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Title: sharpening Simmons
Post by: gordydog on December 19, 2012, 08:33:00 AM
How do you guys like to sharpen your Simmons Shark broadheads?
Title: Re: sharpening Simmons
Post by: steadman on December 19, 2012, 09:03:00 AM
I use the Rada wheel sharpener. Works great for me.
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Post by: GRINCH on December 19, 2012, 09:47:00 AM
Do a search there are a few threads on how to do them.
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Post by: Rob W. on December 19, 2012, 11:52:00 AM
I lay the grind down a bit with a chainsaw file then use the wheelie for final edge and touch ups.
Title: Re: sharpening Simmons
Post by: Mr.Magoo on December 19, 2012, 12:01:00 PM
The RADA (wheelie) works well.  I use the "Steel Master" sold by Simmons.

This is also a nice tutorial on youtube ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtNBQoVlz80
Title: Re: sharpening Simmons
Post by: chanumpa on December 19, 2012, 12:22:00 PM
Ive been using the grind method on the "how to " page here and finishing with the smiths diamond hone followed by the ceramic stick by smiths.I will be getting a steel master soon though,as everyone says they are the bomb.
Title: Re: sharpening Simmons
Post by: BowHunterGA on December 19, 2012, 01:18:00 PM
I use a half round file and then leather strop. Sometimes I use a mild polish on the stop, flitz or even toothpaste but usually not needed. I have gotten to where I can take a 165 land shark from dull to hair popping sharp in just a few minutes. I have a steelmaster and it works well also but I can get them just as sharp now by hand after a little practice.
Title: Re: sharpening Simmons
Post by: CHENRYIV on December 19, 2012, 01:27:00 PM
I use the Chris Spikes  aka landshark160 method.  Get them scary sharp.  http://youtu.be/MtNBQoVlz80
Title: Re: sharpening Simmons
Post by: Zradix on December 19, 2012, 05:18:00 PM
does the accusharp work pretty good?
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Post by: bluemoonrising on December 19, 2012, 06:25:00 PM
Supposedly, Simmons is coming out with a new sharpener. Peace!
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Post by: LongbowArchitect on December 19, 2012, 06:30:00 PM
The AccuSharp works extremely well on 2-blades.  It's almost too easy.  I also use mine on my skinning knife when I'm halfway thru an elk.  They're amazing.  You can also purchase a sharpener similar to Accusharp from Ace Hardware that is designed for scissors that works wonders on single bevel broadheads.  Just finish them up by stropping on leather.
Title: Re: sharpening Simmons
Post by: TxAg on December 19, 2012, 07:10:00 PM
Accusharp and a ceramic stick works well. fast and easy.
Title: Re: sharpening Simmons
Post by: Zradix on December 19, 2012, 08:37:00 PM
cool!
I've used an accusharp many times...with pretty good results.

Just never tried it on a edge with a shark type curve.

Good to know it works
...might have to get me some...   :rolleyes:
Title: Re: sharpening Simmons
Post by: AMB on December 19, 2012, 10:33:00 PM
Steel Master:   http://www.simmonssharks.com/products/steel-master-broadhead-and-knife-sharpener