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Can you sharpen broken BH tips?

Started by Wednesday Caste, July 28, 2008, 02:04:00 PM

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Wednesday Caste

I have access to a 1/2 dozen old bear BH.  3 of them have the very tip chipped about 1/16" to 1/8".  Can I sharpen the broken tips to a point and use it or will the flight be thrown off with my sharpened point?  I would imagine that in tough times hunters would have just sharpend the chipped-tip to a sharp point and gone hunting.  Just wanted to get others opinion.
Thy word [is] a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalms 119:105
Gracious God; wonderful wife; 2 beautiful kids; bamboo fly rods; recurve bows; and a 57 Chevy. Life is a blessing.
Bear Kodiak Hunter 58" 46#; Ben Pearson Colt 62" 45#

Don Stokes

Are you sure they aren't made that way on purpose? The chisel tip was recommended at one time, to have a stronger point.
Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.- Ben Franklin

Charlie Lamb

Most broadheads benefit from filing back the tip 1/8 or so. Makes them much stronger. Simple file it like a chisel and you're good to go.
Hunt Sharp

Charlie

WidowEater

Silence over speed.  Heavier arrows never hurt.

ChuckC

Don and Charlie hit it right on.  All of my old Bear heads were "chiseled".  And.... even if they really are broken a bit further back, just turn them into small game heads and keep using em !
ChuckC

Wednesday Caste

Gents, thanks for your guidance.  It's helped in my decision to get them.  Quinn
Thy word [is] a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalms 119:105
Gracious God; wonderful wife; 2 beautiful kids; bamboo fly rods; recurve bows; and a 57 Chevy. Life is a blessing.
Bear Kodiak Hunter 58" 46#; Ben Pearson Colt 62" 45#


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