I'm thinkin about getting some simmons Safaris and was wondering if my 6" bastard mill files will work on these. I don't want to use a head that requires gadgets to sharpen. I am not sharpening challenged so if its tricky I can get it. My experience is only with 3 blades and convex blades. However if it ain't possible I neede to know. Thanks in advance.
A flat file wouldn't be the best choice. A round file or one with some curvature would work better.
I use a chainsaw file on mine.
QuoteOriginally posted by Rob W.:
I use a chainsaw file on mine.
That sounds doable.
Maybe a triangle file, they're only 1/4-3/8" across the flats. Works good on my hook-blade wire skinnin knife.
Eric
A short narrow file will do the job and someone who's got file skills won't have any problems. A good round or half round file simplifies the task.
Don't neglect the potential of the "Wheelie" sharpener. It will bring a new edge to extremely sharp in a very short time,with very little metal removal. A fine hone or strop after that and you're shaving sharp.
Chris, I use a dremel to remove factory marks,then a diamond sharpening rod or a steel,then finish them up with a ceramic rod,and I can get them scary sharp.
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A short narrow file will do the job and someone who's got file skills won't have any problems. A good round or half round file simplifies the task.
Don't neglect the potential of the "Wheelie" sharpener. It will bring a new edge to extremely sharp in a very short time,with very little metal removal. A fine hone or strop after that and you're shaving sharp.
That "Wheelie" sharpener worked for me. My friend Sam bought a couple and loaned me one. It was just the ticket for some Shark sharpening :) I used some Sharks on a not so intelligent coon (now in the freezer waiting to become tamales) after sharpening them with the "Wheelie"....man...those Sharks are really something else!!! I've not seen a broadhead do that kind of damage before!
QuoteOriginally posted by Charlie Lamb:
...Don't neglect the potential of the "Wheelie" sharpener. It will bring a new edge to extremely sharp in a very short time,with very little metal removal. A fine hone or strop after that and you're shaving sharp.
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That little wheelie sharpener is cheap and a very good tool like Charlie said.
I also use the wheelie sharpener and a round ceramic rod to fine touch it after running it through the wheelie.. Razor sharp in no time! I just switched to the Tiger Sharks them this season and though I have yet to kill a big game animal with them, I have killed multiple small game animals with them.. Unbelievable what these things do to an animal... Nearly cut a squirrel completely in half! I've never seen broad heads do the damage these simple heads do. ~Steve
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I use the Lansky BH sharpener and a strop. I have had very good luck using this combination. I love the Simmons BH's!!!!
I just use a regular flat file and can get the job done but a file is my preferred method so I'm pretty handy with it. Have not tried but can definitely see how a round file would be better.
We are stocking "Wheelie" sharpeners now to compliment the Simmons they work well also.
The RADA wheelie sharpener is currently on sale for $5.50 plus $3.50 for shipping from MyKnifeStore.net.