How Do You Sharpen Your Broadheads?

Hud · September 19, 2009, 09:09:00 PM

Many oldtimers would use a single cut file to sharpen heads, and might put a serrated edge on the head. I find this method effective with softer steel, which don't hold a honed edge very long. I have a 10" Nicholson, Black Diamond,Crosscut, wedge shaped file that works great on various heads. Stones, honing stones, oil, diamond stones and ceramic sharpeners work well on harder steel. What works for you?

Recurve50 LBS · September 19, 2009, 09:19:00 PM

Once I get the angle I want with a file I use the KME knife sharpener to get a hair popping edge I like.

jsweka · September 19, 2009, 09:33:00 PM

I use a Spyderco Triangle knife sharpener. It's a bit pricey - $85 (got mine quite a few years ago for only $50), but it is the best sharpener I've ever used and should last a lifetime. Below is a link for it.

http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=77

IronCreekArcher · September 19, 2009, 09:40:00 PM

KME all the way! Ron is a great guy and makes an awesome product. I just bought one for my father and used it on a Abowyer Brown Bear and I can honestly say my definition of hunting sharp has changed. I used a Lansky prior to that and in comparison its only ok...I will use KME for the rest of my hunting career!

Jason R. Wesbrock · September 19, 2009, 09:49:00 PM

Mill file, fine crock stick and a leather strop.

Slufoot · September 19, 2009, 10:07:00 PM

I use the KME Broadhead Sharpener.
I also use to sharpen my heads with a Lansky as IronCreekArcher mentioned. It did a good job but the KME is at least 10X faster as does a better job.

GOOD SHOOTING!
Slufoot

Elkhntr · September 19, 2009, 10:12:00 PM

I have been using my Lansky for many years. I can use the clamp system for two blade or two blade w/removeble bleeds.

I also use just the stones to sharpen my Snuffers or WW.

Michael

KentuckyTJ · September 19, 2009, 10:25:00 PM

KME knife sharpener. The real deal. I use removable blade Magnus Stinger broadheads.

sou-pawbowhunter · September 20, 2009, 07:19:00 AM

KME sharpener, automotive wet dry sandpaper to 2000 grit mounted on a plate of glass. Scary sharp!

September 20, 2009, 07:49:00 AM

griz#1 · September 20, 2009, 08:25:00 AM

grizzlystik razor sharp system.

wingnut · September 20, 2009, 08:31:00 AM

two blades I use a KME, three blades a file and then diamond stones.

Strop both on cardboard at the end and they don't even know they it the animal.

Mike

SL · September 20, 2009, 09:10:00 AM

accusharp for my 2 blades. file on the 3 blades.
SL

David McLendon · September 20, 2009, 09:20:00 AM

KME broadhead sharpener with japanese water stones finishing with 6000 grit. So sharp you don't want to be in the same room with them

GMMAT · September 20, 2009, 09:38:00 AM

When they're new....I file them a few times to get the proper bevel. Then....I use a $8.61 3" diamond stone to finish them. I had a buddy here last week show me this.....and I'll never go back. Takes about 3 minutes a head.

swp · September 20, 2009, 11:41:00 AM

Jim Castro Jr,

I like it!! was just wondering if something like that would work and here you have went and done it.

Chester Thompson · September 20, 2009, 10:53:00 PM

Only way that I have ever been able to sharpen anything, crocksticks.

Hud · September 21, 2009, 03:40:00 PM

Jim Castro Jr.,

Is that a picture of one you designed to get the bevel? Are using a stone to finish?

Kingwouldbe · September 21, 2009, 04:42:00 PM

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=078155;p=1

It works on all 2 blades

Hud · September 21, 2009, 05:29:00 PM

King, well done and good presentation. I will definitely give it a try. Barry