There are times when old technology wins out over new.  This Snath is good solid wood, with steel bands for the hand grips. They are not so tight they can't be moved, but because of the shape of the snath arm, they can only be adjusted so far.  So that might be limiting for some people.  there are also three different holes for mounting the end of the scythe blade but not a clue as to what each one is for and what is best.  While there are lots of videos out there about using a scythe, only found one about mounting the blade itself.  Still not sure I've got it right.  Do not have acres of  grasses to cut, but do have some tough weeds that defeat all the different electric and gas weed wackers I've tried - hence the scythe.  and while I may not have it right, it does the job nicely