New Eclipse

[Jack Denbow]

I just received a dozen 145 grain Eclipse broadheads from Blake Fischer and all I can say is WOW. I shot the old original Journeyman heads and have shot the Eclipse since their inception. Blake has invested some serious money in the machine to grind the edges and it shows in the new Eclipse. I took one out of the pack stuck it on a shaft and gave it a couple of swipes across a ceramic stick and it would shave. Blake has taken the best broadhead and made it better. Way to go Blake. If you are a 2 blade fan check them out.
Jack

Here is a pix of the broadhead

[SlowBowinMO]

Hi Jack, that's a good representation of the newer heads.  The last two shipments of Eclipse we have received have had progressively better grinds on them, Blake has done good!    

The Eclipse are one of the strongest heads we sell too.

[Pat B.]

That 145 is my favorite broadhead.. I've used it to kill several critters this year.

[SoNevada Archer]

I use them!

[idahobeartrax]

And for those who like multiple blade heads, Eclipse makes a four blade model with a replaceable bleeder blade. I shoot heavier bows and prefer four blades with 'smaller' bleeders. Zwickey Deltas served me well for years, but when Blake showed me the prototype Eclipse 4-blade a couple of years ago, I had to have them. The removeable bleeders make them easy to sharpen. The heads are tough, and my average recovery distance on elk and deer this year was less than seventy five yards.

[acolobowhunter]

I just got a packet of the new Eclipse BH's.  I also was impressed.  Mounted and sharpened some for javelina next month in Texas.  Will let you know how they work.

[bowhunterfrompast]

Great looking head, will have to give those a try.

[snag]

Those look like great heads. I'll have check them out further. What is the length and width of the 145gr.? Does he make a 160gr?

[peter c iacavazzi]

I'm very interested in the new 4 blade. I currently shoot 4 blade Magnus Stingers and love em. But, I'm curious about the Eclipse and the teflon coating.

I've been told that the Eclipse is a great head...but a very difficult head to sharpen. Is this true or is it more accurate that the "older" versions were hard to sharpen. The Stinger comes razor sharp out of the pack...a big plus for me...but I really like the look of the new 4 blade Eclipse!

Peter

[Jack Denbow]

The 145gr. head is 2 3/8"x 1 1/4".
No 160 gr.
Here is the website.
http://www.eclipsebroadheads.com/
Jack

[Pat B.]

Peter, I think the Eclipe broadheads are among the easiest to get a true razor sharp edge on. I atribute that to the steel.. I file the bevel I want, I use the double bevel heads. After I get a feather and work it down gently I proceed to a diamond steel for a few strokes. And finally work the edges on a charged piece of leather. Man, they will take all the hair with one swipe, very light pressure !!  They also hold the edge quite well.. I've taken quite a few animals with the Eclipse heads. They are certainly one of the very best in my opinion.
                       Pat

[BOWMARKS]

You say new broadheads? When did he change the grind ? I am having a heck of a time getting mine even close to sharp let alone razor sharp !!!      

[Pat B.]

BowMarks, I'm using Eclipes heads that I bought a few years back. The factory grind on them isn't the best but they are easy to work down with a file.
If you'd like send me one of yours and I will sharpen it for you so you can see how I do it. I'm sure it's not the only way but it is very effective.

[Jack Denbow]

On the older heads I would use a large file and hog off some metal till I got the edge close to what I wanted. I then would use a Lil Shaver till I got a faint burr on the edge then I would swipe it a couple of times on a ceramic stick to remove the burr and they would be scary sharp. With the new grind you can omit the first two steps. Consistency of the angle is the secret to sharpening and the Lil Shaver or anything similar does that. I hope this helps.
Jack

[Joseph]

I used a horizontal belt sander on the ones I took to Australia in 2006.  Had them shaving sharp in about a minute.  The 4 blade ones are great. With the new edge grind they should be really nice.  Joseph