advice on purchasing a scythe?

I'm interested in purchasing a sythe. It seems like the best way to take down cover crops.
Does anyone have any advice to offer for a first-time sythe owner?
Is there a particular vendor that you would recommend?

Here are a couple of places recommended to me from others.

http://www.themaruggcompany.com/

http://www.scythesupply.com/outfits.htm

What I was told, recommended, was to purchase the Europen style. It has a straight handle and easier to operate.

I bought the hickory snath with the grass blade that is a part of the outfit. It is a nice snath and would recommend it. Very easy to use takes some practice to become efficient though.

I bought a few from sytheconnection - they were good people.

Scythes are all about sharpness, both peening and sharpening on occasion, and field sharpening frequently. I would recommend buying a stone, and the peening jig, unless you already have a plan for maintaining your scythe. I would recommend stretching and core strengthening--while you become more efficient over time, it can be bad on your back as you get into it. It is an extraordinary tool.

Definitely check out

www.onescytherevolution.com, small farm in wisconsin super dedicated to scythes.

www.scytheworks.com in canada

Both of these farms are extremely dedicated to scythes, and have a huge wealth of information on choosing and using different blades.

Good luck swingin that steel!