Ive been playing around with different methods of sharpening, using various tools to get different style edges! Ive used the old tried and true file to get a semi serrated edge, also have finished it with a jewel stick to hone it a bit! I have a Redi Edge pull through style sharpener that seems to work better with my knives than my broadheads that have thicker metal on them! Anybody know of any good/cheap pull through type sharpeners thatll sharpen a brand new out of the box head to hunting sharp? Im expecting to hear Accusharp alot, and if thats your answer could a little elaboration be given! Im goin to use my Ace Express 165 cache up this year, and have noticed they offer a sharpener called the Ace Edge on their website, anyone use this?

If you want razor sharp it there is not simple quick solution.

Try a smiths. Wally world has them you can shave hair using them but it's hard to keep the exact angle every time. KME for me now.

Keeping the Faith!
Magnus

I was debating on getting a tru angle file sharpener for initial takedown, and then maybe use light pressure on a pull through sharpener, probably beetter plan huh?

I use a single cut file and a ceramic or diamond stick.

Three Rivers sells one they call a "CC" that is supposed to be fast and easy.  Just a variation on a draw-through carbide sharpener.

The CC is actually the one i have! i bought it from them years ago, its actually made/called RediEdge!

Check out a "Quick Edge" by Rada mfg. I use them at work every night to keep my knives sharp for cutting rubber hoses. I just use them for quick toych up, the real sharpening is done on a 6" DMT slab.

Eric

I use a 10" mill bastard file period, i never have trouble getting two holes in a deer.

I do the same as Stone Knife and have done so for most of about 35 years.Tried many methods and always came back to the file.

10 mil bastard, ceramic stick and leather strop. Never had a need to use anything else. You may want to look at finding one of those old Bear field sharpners that use 2 small carbide bits. Creates a hollow ground edge. I carry one in my pack when hunting but for serious sharpening....re read my first sentence.

The CC works well, but the only time you need to use it is if you manage to mangle the bevel.

I do 99% of my sharpening with a coarse diamond hone followed by a medium diamond hone.  I paid around 18 buck each for them, and I have had both for 10+ years.

That's pretty cheap sharpening.

Sharpen with a file or the CC and then finish with a set of ceramic crock sticks.  The crock sticks will give the consistent angle and ceramic leaves a nicely honed edge.

Smiths is the fastest I've ever used.

There is a good story in the new issue of Traditional Bowhunter about how to make things SHARP!

Redi-edge - crock stiks - cardboard

Scary Sharp broadheads are not quickly accomplished quickly---unless you have a buddy who owes you $ you got some work to do.

My experiance with buying all the diff. sharpeners...i have tried several, while all may sharpen something...i have alot better luck with a KME sharpener..it doesnt cost any more than buying 2-3 of the cheaper ones...it will sharpen hair shaving sharp...my 2 cents worth...SteveT