Hey guys, I'm a big fan of zwickys shot Eskimos for years. This year I switched to eskilite and I'm having a hell of a time sharpening these damn things. I use a Simmons sharpener, file and wheelie sharpener. As soon as I get a good bur it breaks off and now I have a huge gouge in the blade. Any ideas?
Does the file "skate" across the edge and not really bite?
QuoteOriginally posted by Mitch Edwards:
Does the file "skate" across the edge and not really bite?
Exactly that
I have used my KME broadhead sharpener on them with some diamond stones. They get very sharp!
If a good file skates across thesteel, the steel is not tempered correctly. Contact Zwickey.
They are harder that the file. Stick with diamond stone. Maybe a b!$&@ to get an edge but I bet once sharp they stay that way
Thanks. Recommend a good diamond stone?
Just like Butch stated above, contact Zwickey. They will take care of you. I had some Eskimos like that a couple of years ago. I called the folks at Zwickey and they told me to mail them to them. A short time later I got a nice, signed letter from Mr. Jack Zwickey explaining the problem, new broadheads, money for mailing cost AND my original Eskimos that Mr. Zwickey personally reground! (And yes, I still have them and the letter!!!)
As far as diamond goes I believe it is dmt that I have. Love them. Best I've used. Don't put a lot of pressure on diamond though. Just let it cut. If it's not cutting fast enough for you then use a courser stone. You can actually wear diamond out prematurely by using to much pressure