What broadhead is easy to sharpen, and comes with the same bevel as all the crap they sell us to sharpen them with? Looking on utube, all says the same, need to change bevel. Why bevel it to the wrong bevel when there building them?
Do broadheads have to be so hard that my great great grandchildren can shot them at rocks?
My 160 broadheads are 140 time there ready to shot, Can buy a sharp knife at walmart, and the instrution on the knife, dont say go to the next isle and buy 2 files
Can buy the broadhead for $100 plus for 3. They claim sharp from the box, Titanium bla bla bla, how does a person touch them up in the bush?
I'd say the easiest is to get a head that has only one layer of steel on the blade edge.
ALSO make sure sure it's a double bevel.
Then get a cheap accusharp tool.
I'm speaking of a head that's built like a Tusker brand head or a simmons. There are a few others I'm sure...just not coming to mind right now.
No extra layers to work on makes it easier.
otherwise...just learn how buddy.
it can be fun...though I did pull my hair out in frustration learning how..lol
Ace, Eclipse, Magnus, Zephyr. Doesnt get easier than those. A file, stone, jewel stick or whatever will get it done.
I agree with what Izzy said. You could also use a Lansky on these if you had one. With the Magnus you can sharpen them or buy replacement blades.
What Izzy said !
Its not as complicated as some try to make it sound, rather simple actually.
thanks for the input, how are them 3 bladed woodsman to sharpen?
Once you get the hang of it..VERY EASY.
My preferred head right now are 3 blade VPA's.
I really like sharpening them.
If you end up wanting to try them out, send me your email and I'll send you a pdf file I have on how to sharpen them.
It made all the difference in the world for me.
Hey Paul, like we talked about on the phone, there is a great thread about sharpening snuffers somewhere here. It's simple and fast to retouch in the field if you need to. Bill
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I love the Woodsman's now that I've learned how to use a mill bastard file to get an edge started on them. Finish it off with a Smith's diamond stone which any sporting goods store should have and they are shaving sharp.
Unless I shoot something, or practice with them, I don't see a need to touch them up while I'm in the field. I do it in the evening after supper.
The key to sharpening any thing is Patience,angle, and pressure(correct amount at the correct time). leave one out and your wasting your time.
thanks again for all the input, Will watch the super Bowl and plug away at sharpening, 3 months untill bears will be out lol I have time
Get a few Magnus or Stos broadheads, get a Tru Angle Sharpening Jig (two files screwed to an angled wood base), and get a Grobect single cut file.
(http://jeffsspecialtysports.com/images/products/detail/s24_file.jpg)
Set the edge with the TruAngle and keep it sharp with the hand-file. I have a 6" file on my quiver in a sheath. :archer:
I shoot Bear Razorheads which I found somewhere recently, I believe NAP or someone has taken over manufacturing them again. Those are extremely easy to sharpen. I primarily use a file and a smiths carbide broadhead sharpener and they get extremely sharp. I just started shooting Treesharks and the Smith carbide sharperner puts the edge right back on them slick as a whistle.
Get an arrow holder for sharpening, a new Grobet file, either Bear broadheads or Zwickeys, and check out the sharpening instructions on the Three River site with the magic marker trick. Anybody can do it.
If you are talking about something like a Silver Flame they are closer to a pocket knife hardness. I sharpen them on the same stone I use for my knife. Use that and forgo the gizmos. As for whether they need to be that hard... I say yes. When they are at that hardness touching them up in the field is hardly a factor because they don't dull or rust as quickly.
Good ball game this weekend !!!
Worked on some old broadheads Its coming? Ordered more Howard hill broadheads, I've not suffered enough, just love how they fly