How many acres could an average man harvest with scythe? What was a drawback of the scythe and how did they overcome it?

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A scythe does not cut grass well, because it cuts properly only if the grass is standing up straight not lying down after rain, as it mostly does. Even on dry days, a scythe needs to be razor sharp, or it tears the grass, leaving split ends like a bad haircut.

When did scythes stop being used?

In the 20th century, scythes were almost completely by machines, including the mower and combine.

But they still find use in less developed countries, and there are even scythe enthusiasts and competitions throughout Europe and North America.

Thus, 2 man can harvest an acres with the help of scythe.

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