I have been reading the discussion, and its interesting to see the differences between American and European scythes. From what I have seen, European scythes are usually more versatile for different kinds of grass and uneven terrain, while American scythes can be really efficient in the right conditions. Some people have also tried hybrid setups, like the 5thaxis design, which seems to combine features from both styles to make handling easier. what type of mowing or terrain are you planning to use your scythe on most?