How do you keep your broadheads from getting rusty after being out in the damp?
Sharpen them, then lightly coat them with vaseline, chapstick, candle wax, string wax...anything that will keep the water and air from contacting the sharpened edge.
Chapstick
On my Old Bear heads after sharpening, use a sharpie on the edges. Good shootin, Steve
Run them through a deer :bigsmyl:
I use WD-40.
Another vote for unscented chap stick works great , so does Vaseline as stated above. Being a corrosion technologist any barrier from the elements that doesn't effect the edge.
Jack
vaseline is the best way I have found to cut down rust....
plus has no smell like with wd40 or even chapstick..
Chapstick is best for me, you don't have to run your finger down the edge to apply it. Just don't forget which one is for your heads cause you'll get tiny metal slivers in your lips...
:eek:
Parafin wax, no grit and no drit. Makes it easier to get 'em out of trees and stumps also :rolleyes: . ART
I usually use unscented chapstick as well. I have also used a sharpy marker on the freshly sharpened blades. I'm not sure how much protection the marker gives it seems like a coating of anything would help.
Cooking oil works pretty well too. If you don't want to run your finger along the edge you can use a q-tip to apply the oil.
I always carry vaseline-impregnated cotten balls for fire starter, and I use these to rub the vaseline onto my broadhead...you can also rub the vaseline on your hands as they dry out during a 10 day hunt!
My reasoning and use of the sharpie, is the solvents in it will keep it from oxidizing. Also the black dye covers those shiny edges. Yes, there is an odor, but it will go away.
I've alwasy wonder though, if the residue from oil or greases, help clotting faster in the animal? Good shootin Steve
Thin coat of Montana Pitch Blend
Bow string wax.
I talked with Ron @ KME about the very same thing and he had told me NEVER to use vasaline simply because it helps clot blood and thats the last thing you would want.
I have been using honing oil and so far so good, They dont have any rust on them..
WD-40
You cut a 1 1/4" gash through a deer on both sides and you are worried that vaseline will make it stop bleeding 8^). Now that's funny right there, I don't care who you are. 8^).
I touch-up my edges with the file every few days so oxidation really doesn't have much time to accrue. I like the black marker idea though.
George, if you do that you'll wear 'em down faster and have to BUY new ones!!!
George, touch mine up every time I go out or at least try too! Usually with a diamand rod or ceramic. I don't use the marker much now, but the gentleman asked, and it worked for me. Yes the pass thru may not matter , but what about the marginal ,no pass thrus?
What really bothers me is the folks who don't touch up, and leave them in the foam hoods, thinking there protected. I know people kill deer every year this way.
Just remember, when you shoot that arrow, be sure it is sharp, everytime! Good shootin, Steve
Biggie....I am about to receive some of the 145 Bear Super Razorheads that a gentleman sent me. He wouldn't even pay the shipping for them. It's amazing, the generosity of folks on these forums. Actually, I carry a small steel that will do the job nicely without taking extra steel off the heads. I only "file" them when the really need it.
I understand what you are saying Frank, but I believe a deer with arteries severed is doomed.
For a very marginal shot, it may help them heal so I guess it's a wash. But hey....I don't know everything, and anything is possible.
what about using 3 in 1 oil or rem gun oil? Do these have too much odor, or will they damage the meat or help clot blood?
The black marker seems to work the best fr me. Also you can use it to tell if your file is at the right angle when you touch them up, if the marker is still showing you know you still need a bit more.
Just get you some gun barrel cold bluing. Comes in steel blue and plum. Then use some parafin wax over that. ART
Yes we had that same conversation about vaseline. You have to penetrate the hide before you get to the internal workings. The hide will wipe off any vaseline.
I live in Louisiana in the midst of high humidity and rain. I have tried most of the suggestions on this post. Vaseline works the best for me.
Billy
Don't laugh,I put them in a small container olive oil untill i'm ready to use them.
Sounds good gentleman! It's always good to know what others are doing or trying!
George, at least their "greased for the frying pan". Good shootin, Steve
QuoteOriginally posted by Biggie Hoffman:
Chapstick is best for me, you don't have to run your finger down the edge to apply it. Just don't forget which one is for your heads cause you'll get tiny metal slivers in your lips...
:eek:
Dare we ask how you know that, Biggie? :bigsmyl:
Vaseline.
Chapstik. Once I have a head hunting sharp, the last thing I want to do is handle it.