Getting Broadheads Razor Sharp

Russ Clagett · September 25, 2015, 11:46:00 AM

I have an old Nicholson file, older than I am, that still works great....then a leather strop...and most of the hair is missing off of both my knees....so I think that's good.

I do like that method of stropping on your jeans though...I have discovered my Wranglers work pretty good for that....

ChuckC · September 25, 2015, 11:53:00 AM

I agree with Terry et al 100%.

Get them as sharp as you can but shaving sharp is not required. Remember, that thing is going thru tissue at 150+ fps. A piece of paper will cut flesh at that speed, a reasonably sharp broadhead will too.

An edge that is laser sharp, but thin ( in order to get it that sharp) has a really good chance for damage, just like Terry said.

Good luck
ChuckC

smokin joe · September 25, 2015, 12:09:00 PM

I'm with Terry et al in that you want a sharp but durable edge. That is one reason why I have done so much to learn to get a three-blade shaving sharp without compromising the inherent 60-degree angle of the edge. The angle of the three-blade edge is very durable, and when it is shaving sharp I have the best of both worlds -- durable and very sharp.

The same kind of durable and sharp edge can be attained on a two-blade, but it is important to resist the temptation to file down to a thin, fragile edge. An Accusharp or Smith tool will give you a very durable and sharp edge on a two-blade without getting it too thin.

Sharpster · September 25, 2015, 01:15:00 PM

I don't know where the idea that a honed and stropped blade won't stay sharp came from???

Ron

Jayb · September 25, 2015, 05:46:00 PM

I've been using the Rada wheels from Landshark and no where close to hunting sharp or Shaving. I'll pulled through method. What am I missing?

Alexander Traditional · September 25, 2015, 05:55:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Jayb:
I've been using the Rada wheels from Landshark and no where close to hunting sharp or Shaving. I'll pulled through method. What am I missing?

I have some good kitchen knives and then I have some of the Ontario Old Hickory knives as well. I use that type of pull through sharpener for the cheaper knives,and you have to use real light pressure. If you pull too hard you actually take chucks of metal out of the edge,and it's impossible to get the edge right.

September 25, 2015, 06:13:00 PM

On certain broadheads, it seems that a good file works best, perhaps the edge needs the coarseness that a file leaves for support. I use a Rada for taking an edge down myself at times, but correcting that edge with jewel stick makes for a more durable edge.

Bill Carlsen · September 26, 2015, 07:52:00 AM

Try this link. It is on the How To forum on this site.

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=000102

Kevin Dill · September 26, 2015, 08:12:00 AM

http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=145551;p=1

I haven't found a 2 or 3 blade traditional head I can't get shaving-sharp with a good file. I customize mine as shown. The rounded edge serves as my steel. One no-fail tool works 100% of the time.

goingoldskool · September 26, 2015, 09:29:00 AM

There is a yout**** video that shows what Bill Carlsen posted.... very easy and flat out WORKS!

It's the system I use on my Tigershark broadheads.

Good luck, shoot straight and God bless.

Rodd

Jayb · September 26, 2015, 11:32:00 AM

OldSkool what's the link of the video?

58WINTERS · September 28, 2015, 12:26:00 AM

Round chain saw file 7/32" Oregon product # 23575. I have the RADA don't care for it at all.
58

**DONOTDELETE** · September 28, 2015, 01:20:00 AM

i had my best luck on land sharks using a chainsaw file. i prefer a filed edge over a honed razor edge. they seem to hold up better in the quiver and are easily touched up in the field if need be.

goingoldskool · September 28, 2015, 08:21:00 AM

Jayb,
I just checked and it's still there..... it's "sharpening Simmons broadheads" by Chris Spikes. ...

Very nice tutorial! !!

Enjoy, good luck, shoot straight and God bless!

Rodd