Our straight hickory snath is made to the same pattern we've been using for over 130 years. It is more easily fitted to short and tall people than our curved snath. Standard length is 60 inches long. Few people are the exact size to fit our standard length snath. Custom sizing is free, so please take advantage of it to ensure you get the proper length and angle for comfortable mowing. The handles face you when you are swinging it. A nib sets the lower handle in the proper postion so that your arms can hang loose. A mounting ring and wrench designed to hold our blades securely is included. Extra wrenches and screws are not available. A light coating of linseed oil should be applied occasionally.