I was shopping for a new scythe blade when I found this beautiful and incredibly long competition scythe blades.
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In the video, they seem to be judged not just on time but also on how well the area is mowed. I find this fascinating.
Source: https://onescytherevolution.com/1/post/2011/07/competition-scythe-blades.html
Scythes are especially good for getting tight corners, small spaces, and uneven terrain that a lawnmower struggles with.