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Title: Fav. Broadhead Shapener?
Post by: BUCK-EYE on October 23, 2007, 10:12:00 AM
Ive shot Magnus for a few years and last year I tried the  Zepher Sasquash. Both heads have done the job great. I just have a hard time sharping a broadhead. I have the lil shaver but it seems I mess up the edge. Any help would be great. Thanks Don
Title: Re: Fav. Broadhead Shapener?
Post by: CJ5 on October 23, 2007, 10:18:00 AM
I really like the KME for 2 blade heads. I would think it would do a great job on the Sasquatch. You can even sharpen the bleeders with it.
Title: Re: Fav. Broadhead Shapener?
Post by: Dave2old on October 23, 2007, 10:21:00 AM
Another vote for KME, plus a V carbon-stick for field touch-up. (And another vote for 2-blades, always.)
Title: Re: Fav. Broadhead Shapener?
Post by: BigCnyn on October 23, 2007, 10:27:00 AM
Lansky, or Gatco hones, the diamond system. Put the blade in the holder, angles are in it and go to work. shaving sharp..
Title: Re: Fav. Broadhead Shapener?
Post by: waiting4fall on October 23, 2007, 10:30:00 AM
Surgical equip sharpening service @ local hospital. Talk about razor sharp!!!  :eek:
Title: Re: Fav. Broadhead Shapener?
Post by: vermonster13 on October 23, 2007, 10:31:00 AM
8" Mill file
Title: Re: Fav. Broadhead Shapener?
Post by: joe skipp on October 23, 2007, 10:49:00 AM
10 mil bastard file, 20 strokes per side, then finish it off on a ceramic stick. All my heads, from Zwickey, Snuffers to whatever come out razor, hair shaving sharp.
Title: Re: Fav. Broadhead Shapener?
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on October 23, 2007, 10:59:00 AM
I use a 16" mill bastard file, horning stone & leather strop with jewelers rough
Title: Re: Fav. Broadhead Shapener?
Post by: John Nail on October 23, 2007, 11:47:00 AM
flex file from auto body work. Best thing since pockets.
Title: Re: Fav. Broadhead Shapener?
Post by: Bjorn on October 23, 2007, 11:54:00 AM
Big mill bastard and an accu-sharp. Just make sure you don't stop filing too soon.
Title: Re: Fav. Broadhead Shapener?
Post by: Sharpster on October 23, 2007, 01:15:00 PM
Well The KME of course!
Title: Re: Fav. Broadhead Shapener?
Post by: JEFF B on October 23, 2007, 01:34:00 PM
6" mill file and steel and leather strop  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Fav. Broadhead Shapener?
Post by: fleetus on October 23, 2007, 01:44:00 PM
Alask Bowhunting's Broadhead Pro is awesome.  Small enough to fit in your pocket and is great on Magnus and Snuffers that I've tried so far.  Oh and also quick and easy to use.
Title: Re: Fav. Broadhead Shapener?
Post by: fredbear92 on October 23, 2007, 02:09:00 PM
6'' mill file, wet stone, leather belt
Title: Re: Fav. Broadhead Shapener?
Post by: BUCK-EYE on October 23, 2007, 02:44:00 PM
When you guys say use a file how much pressure do you put on the broadhead? And do you just follow the curve of the broadhead? And some of you said to use a leather strap? Thanks for all the help and ideas. Don
Title: Re: Fav. Broadhead Shapener?
Post by: Toecutter on October 23, 2007, 08:06:00 PM
Tried a whole bunch of the afore mentioned methods and tools ove the years, but for my time (or lack there of) and money, that wheelie sharpener gets'em just about as good as anything else, and at a great price.  I highly recommend it!

Have a good season whatever you choose to use!

Nathan
Title: Re: Fav. Broadhead Shapener?
Post by: KentuckyTJ on October 23, 2007, 09:06:00 PM
KME for me as well.  Keeps the angle the same every stroke and that makes for unbelievably sharp heads.

kmesharp.com
Title: Re: Fav. Broadhead Shapener?
Post by: Arrroman on October 24, 2007, 10:33:00 AM
I think if you used the KME tool and the 200-400-800-1500-2000-3000 sandpaper system it would be damn near impossible NOT to get your broadhead razorsharp.

Good luck sharpening!

Good luck hunting!  >>>------------>
Title: Re: Fav. Broadhead Shapener?
Post by: ChuckC on October 24, 2007, 12:15:00 PM
For a two blade...I use the Lansky system and I think anyone using it can get shaving sharp heads every time.  For three blade heads, a file, a hard stone and a leather strop.  
ChuckC
Title: Re: Fav. Broadhead Shapener?
Post by: Badlands on October 24, 2007, 01:16:00 PM
KME users
I really like the looks of the KME system, but, since I shoot woodys, I do most of my sharpening with the boadhead on the arrow.  I can see that this system would work well when sharpening just the broadhead, but does it get unmanageble trying to sharpen the broadhead while still attached to an arrow.
Title: Re: Fav. Broadhead Shapener?
Post by: robtattoo on October 24, 2007, 01:45:00 PM
Wheelie followed by a stone for 2-blades, 14" file & crock stick for 3-blades, small file on bleeders.
Title: Re: Fav. Broadhead Shapener?
Post by: Sharpster on October 24, 2007, 05:19:00 PM
Badlands, I know a little about the KME sharpener. Presharpen your broadheads off the shaft using the standard technique, then for touch up sharpening with the broadhead mounted you can turn the sharpener upside down on the edge of your workbench or table or even a stump and move the stone over the roller and broadhead. Same action, just moving the stone instead of the sharpener.

-Sharps
Title: Re: Fav. Broadhead Shapener?
Post by: bayoulongbowman on October 24, 2007, 07:39:00 PM
I tried the wheelie thing but they just dont hold a edge long enough ...KME is the one!
Title: Re: Fav. Broadhead Shapener?
Post by: woodchucker on October 24, 2007, 07:54:00 PM
I have a 2" X 8" med/fine grit bench stone that sharpens everything I own   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Fav. Broadhead Shapener?
Post by: Kevin Bahr on October 24, 2007, 08:23:00 PM
My favorite broadhead sharpener is Ron Lang.
Title: Re: Fav. Broadhead Shapener?
Post by: NDTerminator on October 24, 2007, 08:59:00 PM
G5 Sport Sharpener followed by a couple passes on a Tru Angle leather strop.

Hair shaving sharp Magnus 2 blades and Snuffers in no time flat...