George, touch mine up every time I go out or at least try too! Usually with a diamand rod or ceramic. I don't use the marker much now, but the gentleman asked, and it worked for me. Yes the pass thru may not matter , but what about the marginal ,no pass thrus?


What really bothers me is the folks who don't touch up, and leave them in the foam hoods, thinking there protected. I know people kill deer every year this way.

 Just remember, when you shoot that arrow, be sure it is sharp, everytime! Good shootin, Steve

Biggie....I am about to receive some of the 145 Bear Super Razorheads that a gentleman sent me.  He wouldn't even pay the shipping for them.  It's amazing, the generosity of folks on these forums.  Actually, I carry a small steel that will do the job nicely without taking extra steel off the heads.  I only "file" them when the really need it.

I understand what you are saying Frank, but I believe a deer with arteries severed is doomed.
For a very marginal shot, it may help them heal so I guess it's a wash.   But hey....I don't know everything, and anything is possible.

what about using 3 in 1 oil or rem gun oil?  Do these have too much odor, or will they damage the meat or help clot blood?

The black marker seems to work the best fr me. Also you can use it to tell if your file is at the right angle when you touch them up, if the marker is still showing you know you still need a bit more.

Just get you some gun barrel cold bluing. Comes in steel blue and plum. Then use some parafin wax over that. ART

Yes we had that same conversation about vaseline.  You have to penetrate the hide before you get to the internal workings.  The hide will wipe off any vaseline.  

I live in Louisiana in the midst of high humidity and rain.  I have tried most of the suggestions on this post.  Vaseline works the best for me.  

Billy

Don't laugh,I put them in a small container olive oil untill i'm ready to use them.

Sounds good gentleman! It's always good to know what others are doing or trying!

 George, at least their "greased for the frying pan". Good shootin, Steve

QuoteOriginally posted by Biggie Hoffman:
Chapstick is best for me, you don't have to run your finger down the edge to apply it. Just don't forget which one is for your heads cause you'll get tiny metal slivers in your lips...

  :eek:  

Dare we ask how you know that, Biggie?  

Vaseline.

Chapstik.  Once I have a head hunting sharp, the last thing I want to do is handle it.