Swiss Bush Hook
SKU: Stihl | ST-0000 881 3400
Key Features
- 32cm high-quality steel blade, curved Swiss profile
- 44cm total length, 650g weight
- Protective leather handle for firm grip
- Genuine STIHL part 0000 881 3400
- Regular price
- £20.83 Ex VAT
- £25.00 Inc VAT
- Sale price
- £20.83 £20.83 Ex VAT
- Regular price
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- £25.00 £25.00 Inc VAT
- Was £20.83 Ex VAT
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Product information & specifications
STIHL Swiss Bush Hook - Hand Sickle for Clearing Young Growth and Low Scrub - 0000 881 3400
The STIHL Swiss Bush Hook (part number 0000 881 3400) is a traditional Swiss-style hand sickle designed for clearing young growth, brambles, nettles, low scrub and light vegetation where a powered tool is unnecessary or impractical. The 32cm high-quality steel blade is curved to the Swiss bush hook profile — optimised for swinging strokes through vegetation, stripping side branches and cutting back low growth efficiently with a single-handed grip. Total length is 44cm and the tool weighs 650g — compact and well-balanced for sustained use without fatigue. The protective leather handle provides a firm, comfortable grip during extended clearing work. Available from Gustharts, an authorised STIHL dealer with UK stock ready to ship.
Key Features
- 32cm high-quality steel blade — curved Swiss bush hook profile for swinging strokes through brambles, nettles, young growth and light scrub
- Protective leather handle — comfortable, firm grip for single-handed use during extended clearing sessions
- 44cm total length, 650g — compact and well-balanced for manoeuvring in dense vegetation and tight ground-level clearance
- Part number 0000 881 3400 — also referenced as 0000-881-3400 and 00008813400
- No fuel, battery or maintenance required — straightforward hand tool with no moving parts; always ready to use
- Effective for stripping branches — useful for removing lateral growth from larger stems before chainsaw work or tree felling
Technical Specification
| Brand | STIHL |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Swiss Bush Hook / Hand Sickle |
| Part Number | 0000 881 3400 (also: 0000-881-3400, 00008813400) |
| Blade Length | 32cm |
| Total Length | 44cm |
| Weight | 650g |
| Blade Material | High-quality steel |
| Handle Material | Protective leather |
| Power Source | Manual — no battery, fuel or charging required |
Also Known As
The STIHL Swiss Bush Hook is also referred to as a hand sickle, bill hook, billhook, Swiss hook, clearing hook, brush hook and scythe hook. "Swiss bush hook" refers to the specific blade geometry developed in Swiss forestry practice — a curved profile optimised for lateral swinging strokes through vegetation, distinguishing it from straight-bladed billhooks. For ordering, use part number 0000 881 3400.
Pairs Well With
- STIHL 3-in-1 Sharpening Tool — keeps the Swiss bush hook blade sharp for clean cuts; suitable for secateurs, axes, knives and scissors as well as bush hooks; available separately from Gustharts
- STIHL Chainsaws — the bush hook is a practical companion for pre-felling branch stripping and site clearance alongside chainsaw work
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FAQs
What is a Swiss bush hook used for?
It is a hand sickle designed for clearing young growth, brambles, nettles, low scrub and light vegetation. Also used to strip side branches from larger stems before felling, and for general light clearing work where a powered tool is impractical.
What is the difference between a Swiss bush hook and a billhook?
The Swiss bush hook uses a curved blade geometry developed in Swiss forestry practice, optimised for swinging strokes through vegetation. A traditional billhook typically has a straighter or hooked tip blade better suited for chopping and trimming woody growth. Both are hand sickles but with different blade profiles for different techniques.
How do I sharpen the Swiss bush hook?
STIHL recommends the 3-in-1 sharpening tool, which works on secateurs, axes, knives and bush hook blades. Keep the blade sharp for clean cuts and reduced effort — a blunt blade requires more force and causes tearing rather than cutting.
What is the part number for the STIHL Swiss Bush Hook?
The part number is 0000 881 3400, also formatted as 0000-881-3400 and 00008813400.
STIHL Swiss Bush Hook - Hand Sickle for Clearing Young Growth and Low Scrub - 0000 881 3400
The STIHL Swiss Bush Hook (part number 0000 881 3400) is a traditional Swiss-style hand sickle designed for clearing young growth, brambles, nettles, low scrub and light vegetation where a powered tool is unnecessary or impractical. The 32cm high-quality steel blade is curved to the Swiss bush hook profile — optimised for swinging strokes through vegetation, stripping side branches and cutting back low growth efficiently with a single-handed grip. Total length is 44cm and the tool weighs 650g — compact and well-balanced for sustained use without fatigue. The protective leather handle provides a firm, comfortable grip during extended clearing work. Available from Gustharts, an authorised STIHL dealer with UK stock ready to ship.
Key Features
- 32cm high-quality steel blade — curved Swiss bush hook profile for swinging strokes through brambles, nettles, young growth and light scrub
- Protective leather handle — comfortable, firm grip for single-handed use during extended clearing sessions
- 44cm total length, 650g — compact and well-balanced for manoeuvring in dense vegetation and tight ground-level clearance
- Part number 0000 881 3400 — also referenced as 0000-881-3400 and 00008813400
- No fuel, battery or maintenance required — straightforward hand tool with no moving parts; always ready to use
- Effective for stripping branches — useful for removing lateral growth from larger stems before chainsaw work or tree felling
Technical Specification
| Brand | STIHL |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Swiss Bush Hook / Hand Sickle |
| Part Number | 0000 881 3400 (also: 0000-881-3400, 00008813400) |
| Blade Length | 32cm |
| Total Length | 44cm |
| Weight | 650g |
| Blade Material | High-quality steel |
| Handle Material | Protective leather |
| Power Source | Manual — no battery, fuel or charging required |
Also Known As
The STIHL Swiss Bush Hook is also referred to as a hand sickle, bill hook, billhook, Swiss hook, clearing hook, brush hook and scythe hook. "Swiss bush hook" refers to the specific blade geometry developed in Swiss forestry practice — a curved profile optimised for lateral swinging strokes through vegetation, distinguishing it from straight-bladed billhooks. For ordering, use part number 0000 881 3400.
Pairs Well With
- STIHL 3-in-1 Sharpening Tool — keeps the Swiss bush hook blade sharp for clean cuts; suitable for secateurs, axes, knives and scissors as well as bush hooks; available separately from Gustharts
- STIHL Chainsaws — the bush hook is a practical companion for pre-felling branch stripping and site clearance alongside chainsaw work
Explore More
FAQs
What is a Swiss bush hook used for?
It is a hand sickle designed for clearing young growth, brambles, nettles, low scrub and light vegetation. Also used to strip side branches from larger stems before felling, and for general light clearing work where a powered tool is impractical.
What is the difference between a Swiss bush hook and a billhook?
The Swiss bush hook uses a curved blade geometry developed in Swiss forestry practice, optimised for swinging strokes through vegetation. A traditional billhook typically has a straighter or hooked tip blade better suited for chopping and trimming woody growth. Both are hand sickles but with different blade profiles for different techniques.
How do I sharpen the Swiss bush hook?
STIHL recommends the 3-in-1 sharpening tool, which works on secateurs, axes, knives and bush hook blades. Keep the blade sharp for clean cuts and reduced effort — a blunt blade requires more force and causes tearing rather than cutting.
What is the part number for the STIHL Swiss Bush Hook?
The part number is 0000 881 3400, also formatted as 0000-881-3400 and 00008813400.
Delivery & Returns
UK Delivery
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- FREE UK Standard Delivery
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Estimated delivery: 2–4 working days
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Estimated delivery: 2–4 working days
- Next Working Day Delivery – £6.00 + VAT
Order before 3:00pm (Monday–Friday) for next working day delivery
All UK orders are dispatched Monday–Friday and sent via a tracked courier service.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the UK.
- Europe from £10.00 - Estimated delivery: 2–7 working days
- Rest of the World from £12.00 - Estimated delivery: 2–11 working days
Shipping costs and delivery times are calculated at checkout based on destination and order contents.
Customs, Duties & Taxes
International orders may be subject to local import duties, taxes, or customs charges.
When UPS is selected at checkout, applicable duties and taxes are included in the total price. For other shipping services, duties and taxes may be charged separately on delivery and are the responsibility of the recipient.
Customs processing times may affect delivery estimates.
Returns
30-Day Return Policy
- Items can be returned within 30 days of delivery
- Products must be unused and in original condition
- Return postage costs apply unless the item is faulty or incorrect
For full details, please visit our Shipping & Returns page.
UK Delivery
Fast, reliable delivery from our UK warehouse.
- FREE UK Standard Delivery
applies to eligible UK orders over £75 ex VAT.
Estimated delivery: 2–4 working days
- UK Standard Delivery from £3.60 + VAT
Estimated delivery: 2–4 working days
- Next Working Day Delivery – £6.00 + VAT
Order before 3:00pm (Monday–Friday) for next working day delivery
All UK orders are dispatched Monday–Friday and sent via a tracked courier service.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the UK.
- Europe from £10.00 - Estimated delivery: 2–7 working days
- Rest of the World from £12.00 - Estimated delivery: 2–11 working days
Shipping costs and delivery times are calculated at checkout based on destination and order contents.
Customs, Duties & Taxes
International orders may be subject to local import duties, taxes, or customs charges.
When UPS is selected at checkout, applicable duties and taxes are included in the total price. For other shipping services, duties and taxes may be charged separately on delivery and are the responsibility of the recipient.
Customs processing times may affect delivery estimates.
Returns
30-Day Return Policy
- Items can be returned within 30 days of delivery
- Products must be unused and in original condition
- Return postage costs apply unless the item is faulty or incorrect
For full details, please visit our Shipping & Returns page.
