[yetihehe]

> The sharpening process takes some practice to get good at, particularly if you start peening it as well.

I wish someone invented an easier and safer way to sharpen a scythe. If you make an error, it's pretty easy to cut yourself pretty deeply, and even cut into finger joints (did it one time, cut was deep but so clean it healed essentially in a day). "Dull" scythe is still as sharp as your average knife. Sharp scythe is sharper than a razor.

[opwieurposiu]

I agree, I have cut myself a few times as well. The awkward way you have to hold the scythe while you sharpen it does not help.

One thing you might try is an oval-shaped diamond coated sharpening rod. The handle keeps your fingers safer.