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I have thought the scythe was simply a guillotine-like cut combined with a subdued pivoting motion. Maybe I will never know what it really is until I pick up a scythe for myself and learn to use it...

you might find some help in this thread http://straightrazorpalace.com/shaving-straight-razor/56480-darn-cactus-hairs.html

I thought he'd be a lot older too, judging from his avatar. Looking pretty good for 193!

the article is describing the straight-down stroke there to contrast with the forthcoming description of the scything stroke. I think it's a little confusing. Since we don't use the wiki-talk...

I'm going to remove that part from the wiki - a sideways motion is dangerous, even in the least bit (it's just mis-worded :) )

Shaving with the heel or the point leading the razor down the stroke...