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Old 10-08-2006 | 10:31 PM
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Default Sharpening Fixed Broadeads - with what?

I am curious as to what you guys would recommend as the best way to sharpen my broadheads. The type of sharpener, or the right stone, and proper method. I know there are some " broadhead sharpeners " that you can just run down the blades. Do they really work well ? Or, is there a better way or system? Help me out Please. Thanks for letting me pick your brain.

P.S. I am shooting 3 blade muzzy 100 gr., and 3 blade Thunderheads 100 gr.

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Old 10-08-2006 | 10:44 PM
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I have one of those sharpeners that fits in your hand and you just run down the blades, and I don't think it works too well.

After I shot my doe tonite I have 1 blade for sure that needs some sharpening on my Muzzy MX-4s, the other 3 blades are still sharper than most heads out of the package.

So someone has to have a tip/sharpener reccomendation for us!
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Old 10-08-2006 | 10:48 PM
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I have one of those cheap Smiths Broadhead sharpeners and I have a helluva time getting a decent edge. I've given up. My dad has a Lansky sharpening system and he gets his knives wickedly sharp. I'm sure it would also work on broadheads. For 10 bucks I'll just by new blades once a year.
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Old 10-09-2006 | 07:20 AM
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Surely, there has to be someone here that has some knowledge here concerning this. Help us out guys.
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Old 10-09-2006 | 10:51 AM
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I use a fine stone and then strop the blades on a old leather belt or boot.

Can get them sharp enough to shave with.
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Old 10-09-2006 | 10:52 AM
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I use a wide,mill bastard file to sharpen my 3-blade heads.I just lay the file flat on my bench top and run 2 blades at a time back towards me.Gets them scary sharp!
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Old 10-09-2006 | 01:42 PM
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I use a very fine diamond stone, and then polish/strop them on an old leather belt with polishing compound. The sharpness must been seen to be appreciated.
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