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Broadhead sharpening!

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6K views 25 replies 14 participants last post by  gman12  
#1 ·
Broadhead sharpening is a skill that many have but there are some like myself that never seem to get it down. I'll bet that I shave 30 grains off of every broadhead that I try to sharpen and still can't get it shaving sharp! :rant: I wish there were a place that custom sharpens broadheads because I would gladly pay to have mine touched up. I have bought just about every sharpening device available and no luck. I am sharpening challenged! :( Just neede to rant! :bash:
 
#3 ·
Zephyrs and stingers are both stainless steel strong broadheads that come razor sharp out of the package. Both come in 2 or 4 blade. I am the same way with sharpening. I would probably shoot grizzlies for moose, if I could have them sharpened.
 
#4 ·
I use the Accusharp for my Magnus, and it works great. I am still trying to figure out the mill bastard file thing for my Snuufers and Woodsmans. Ibow showed me once before, but I am still more thumbs than fingers.

Dan
 
#8 ·
I feel the same way you do 2-Big, until I found a magic device that really works this past winter.

It's the Spyderco Sharpmaker. The thing is easy to use and can sharpen anything with an edge! Best of all it comes with a video to show people like me exactly how to make it work. I'm about to try out some Eclipse 125's on her this this week.

I also carry the Accusharp in my pack for quick touch ups in the field (knive or broadhead).

Jim
 
#9 ·
I used the Accusharp yesterday. It worked pretty well. Better than I could have done by hand. I think it'll take some praticing to get it right. You know...the right pressure and amount of strokes. At one point, I got it to shave hair, but lost it. I can get the back of the broadhead nice and sharp, but near the point is another matter. I'll keep at it though.
 
#10 ·
Let me save you the headache. My father in law is a meatcutter, he can sharpen a knife , what does he use.

The same thing that mabels knife uses when you stop by the factory and ask to get your knife sharpened......

Redi-Edge knife by klawhorn industries, $21.00 available at your local Gander mountain or many on line retailers.

I always have about 3 of them at all time to give as "thank-you's" to people who help me , or invite me to hunt.

I can take a dull knife to ravor sharp in about 1 minute. works exceptional on broadheads.

Do yourself a favor and spend the $ on one and post your results here. This will be the best advice someone will give you this year.

I am always amazed at how a guys get an absolute **** eating grin when they use these.
 
#13 ·
if i were to go to a proshop to have broadheads touched up, think it would matter if they are already glued on the arrow? if it does could i find a way to melt the glue and take them off without damaging the arrow?
 
#14 ·
Lumpy, I will have to take you up on that offer! ;) Little Man, if your broadheads are on a wood shaft with hot melt glue then you just use a lighter to heat the ferrule of the broadhead just enough to loosen it up to slide it off. :)
 
#15 ·
Well 2-Big finally stopping in a few minutes ago to have me show him how to sharpen his broadheads.

See my above post......... after 1 minute he had an absolute ****eating grin. left to go get his own little sharpener.

i am sure he will be posting a response soon.:D

Good to see a plan come together. Nice to meet another poster also.

Lumpy
 
#16 ·
I shoot magnus and journeyman 2 blades and use the Lil' Shaver. Three Rivers Archery used to carry it. It uses a file and guide system and can get the head shaving sharp. Sometimes I will also use (after I file) an oiled crock stick if I want to make the hair on my arm pop off. Very simple.

Tip: Never press hard with your file no matter what system you use. Once you have the bevel you want just lightly push the file over the edge like you are trying to "hone" the blade. And BE CAREFUL!
 
#17 ·
Well, Lumpy is 100% right! Still can't get the grin off my ugly mug! :D I have owned every type of sharpener known to mankind and have only gotten so-so edges on knives and broadheads. The Redi-edge is the real deal.
Glad I got to meet Lumpy. Nice fella. I did however run into one problem when I left to go to Gander Mt. to pick up my own sharpener, my wife raided my bilfold (ONCE AGAIN) and I only had $10 bucks on me. :bash: Oh well, it gives me an excuse to make another trip! :evilsmile
 
#20 ·
I was a broadhead-sharpening basket case until I discovered the products of the Tru-Angle Company out of Goshen, Indiana.

On my two-blade heads (currently, the Magnus Stinger 125 grain) I use the broadhead hone that is comprised of two mill bastard files mounted on an angle on a slab of oak, and follow the instructions. I follow up with their fine stone product, well oiled. I finish up with their leather strop, impregnated with polishing compound. Then I apply a miniscule wipe of petroleum jelly to the edge. Result is a mirror-smooth edge that shaves hair easily.

I get a lot of mileage out of my broadheads.
 
#21 ·
Well, last night I made a break through in my sharpening skills. I learned from watching Lumpy show me how to sharpen broadheads when he sharpened one of my broadheads for me. I used my ACE sharpener and used the technique I observed Lumpy do and I sharpened the rest of my broadheads to a SCARY sharpness! :yikes: I am still going to buy one of the Redi-edge sharpeners but just learning how to properly hold the broadhead and move it acrossed the sharpener correctly helped immensely! :D I see some venison steaks headed your way Mike! ;)
 
#23 ·
I shoot Bear Razorheads, and my son shoots Zwickeys. I've always struggled with getting the Zwickeys shavin sharp. I use the Tru- ANgle stuff now too. The files mounted in the wood block at the proper angle made the difference. Then a minute or two on a finediamond stone (Tru-angle) and a couple of passes on the leather rubbed with a little Brasso and they shave easily.

I had a mishap tonite touchin up the bleeders on the Zwickeys, I slipped with the file and stuck the end of my finger with the tip of the head. :yikes: Put a nice hole in my string pullin finger, and bled like crazy. I figured it was sharp enough after that. I didnt even know I did it for a couple seconds.

Note to self....next time wear leather gloves. DUh! :bash:
 
#25 ·
on rereading this post it struck me to sugjest you buy a small clamp on, or vacumme based vice to hold your broad head when sharpening. even a hand vice would help. its easier to old things stable and at the correct angle if you don't have as much concern about cutting yourself with a slip.
 
#26 ·
I just picked up a Redi-Edge this morning @ Gander Mtn. in Taylor, they had a bunch for $21.99, I paid $19.99 for mine because the package had been opened. I have one question as the instructions were realy weak. Do you hold this with the left hand with the groove towards you or vicea versa, or does it make a differance. I tried it both ways and it seems to really work either way. Thank's for the tip!