Seymour Midwest 20" Bush Blade Featured The slip fit eye allows

The slip fit eye allows for wedge-free handle swapping in the event of breakage or for using different handles of varying lengths according to the context of use

or small game animals

The stout oval guard and textured handle provide a firm and secure grip even in wet conditions

but extremely useful

While these are cosmetic issues we normally consider as "Grade B" in other models

Seymour Midwest 20" Bush Blade Featured The slip fit eye allowsWhile we are critical of these Austrian made blades for not being true to classical American form, they do have some notable redeeming qualities to them: they are light, thin in the web, acceptably hard, yet also rapid to hone. As such they make excellent blades for the novice scythe user to learn with or for those desiring a particularly light blade of the hardy American esque pattern. This grass blade is a good choice for tackling dense and heavy