Wooden snaths – the right snath for easy mowing

The key to easy mowing is not only a sharp scythe blade, but always the right snath (also called scythe worb or scythe handle). It connects your body to the scythe and determines how comfortably, precisely, and cleanly you can mow.

In this category you will find high-quality wooden snaths that we have selected to suit different body heights and applications.

Why the right snath is so important

The right snath ensures you can do your mowing comfortably. If the snath is too short, it forces you into a hunched posture—quickly leading to back pain. If it is too long, control becomes imprecise and you have to use more force to pull the scythe through cleanly.

As a rough rule of thumb, use this measurement: subtract about 25 cm from your height—this gives you an approximate snath length. A simple practical test also helps: stand the snath upright in front of you, with the lower end on the ground. The upper grip should be roughly at the height of your larynx. With the blade mounted and the length correctly adjusted, the cutting edge should hover only 1–2 cm above the ground when you stand upright.

The correct grip position

In addition to length, the grip spacing between the two grips also plays a major role. If the grips are too close together, you stand too upright, the mowing swing becomes short, and the abdominal and back muscles work unnecessarily hard. If the grips are too far apart, you have to bend further forward, your right arm is under more strain, and mowing feels heavy.

As a guide, you can adjust the grip spacing to your arm length: place the upper grip in your right armpit and stretch your right arm forward. If you can loosely grasp the middle grip with your hand while your arm is extended, the grip spacing is in a good range. Small deviations are not critical—what matters is that the posture feels natural and relaxed.

Material and quality: ash wood from Schröckenfux and Orebo

We deliberately rely on ash-wood snaths. Ash has long been the preferred wood for scythes:

It dampens vibrations well, feels comfortable in the hand, and is gentle on your joints.
It is light yet stable—ideal for a tool that is meant to be in use for many years.

Which snath suits you?

Basically, you can use three questions as a guide:

How tall are you? Choose a length that matches your height so you can stand upright.
Where do you mainly mow? For typical meadow and garden work, the austrian snath is usually the first choice; for more demanding areas and coarser vegetation, the Danish snath offers advantages.
How do you feel during a test stance? When you hold the snath in your hand, your posture and grip position should feel natural and relaxed—without twisted shoulders or a hunched back.

If you keep these points in mind, you will more easily find the snath that suits your height, your mowing area, and your working style—laying the foundation for easy, smooth, ergonomic mowing with the scythe.