Need pointers on sharpening my broadheads!!
 

Ok fellas...give me the skinny on how to do this exactly. I bought a 10" diamond stone from Cabelas and thought that would do the trick. I sat down and started to sharpen them. One side of the blade felt sharp, but the other one didn't. So I tried to make both sides equal and then I lost the little sharp edge. I try to keep the same angle when sharpening both sides and glide each edge the same amount of times. What am I doing wrong?? Or was that what I was suppose to get? Plus, once you get them sharp...what's your gauge to see if they are sharp enough??

Thanks!

RE: Need pointers on sharpening my broadheads!!
 

Try using a paper clip attached to the oppisite side of your blade and use it to create a constant angle. I lay my edge on a piece of paper and apply gentle pressure and hope for a clean cut.

RE: Need pointers on sharpening my broadheads!!
 

what kind of broadhead are you using?

RE: Need pointers on sharpening my broadheads!!
 

I have Rocket Sidewinders, G5 Montecs and slick tricks.

RE: Need pointers on sharpening my broadheads!!
 

I don't sharpen blades. I use broadheads with replacable blades and buy replacments each year. As for the sharpness test, you should be able to shave the hair off your arm with ease. That is the test I have always used.

RE: Need pointers on sharpening my broadheads!!
 

There must be alittle more info on here in regards to this? Anyone have any tips for me?

Thanks!

RE: Need pointers on sharpening my broadheads!!
 

I've heard to use a leather strap (or strop) to get it surgical sharp.
But I buy replacement blades also.

RE: Need pointers on sharpening my broadheads!!
 

I use replacement blades also, but my friends dad used fixed broadheads with his traditional gear and used a barbers strap to sharpen them. Also, if there is a butcher shop in your area, stop by and ask him if he could show you how to sharpen your broadheads. If anyone can keep a sharp edge on any blade, it is a butcher.

RE: Need pointers on sharpening my broadheads!!
 

I don't know about the other two, but the montec is easy. Use the finest grit you have then sharpen flat on each side. the montec has a weird angle on the blade, so it never really "feels" that sharp. but try it on a tomato or green pepper (excellent judges of sharpness)

RE: Need pointers on sharpening my broadheads!!
 

out with the old....replace....a bit expensive but a bit safer too