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Altiman94
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I'm using two blade magnus broadheads. I don't think that they come nearly sharp enough out of the package and especially not after in and out of a foam quiver a few times.

With that said...What is the best sharpener on the market? I'd be nice if it would double as a knife sharpener. My pocket knife needs touching up also.
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Swiper
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I just bought the KME and it takes a bit to get use to but it does work.

I would buy the knife system and use it for both braodheads and knives.
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fatman
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KME, no doubt [thumbsup]

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First try the Accusharp sharpener. Make sure you get the knife sharpener and not the garden tool sharpener. I have been using it on most of my knives and on my Ace 2 blade heads. Simply use light pressure and just stroke the blade through. I use it in reverse of the instructions. I hold the tool upside down in one hand and stroke the blade through the sharpener with the other hand. This makes it easier to see what I am doing and gives me better control. They are about 12 bucks compared to the price of a KME. Hope you like it too.
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sagebrush
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I got a KME. I also have several others. KME is the best there is from what I have seen. Gary
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Mr.Magoo
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It's not fancy, but the RADA sharpener does a good job on just about everything.
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Hookeye
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2nd the Accusharp.

Depending on blade angle, you might have to file them to more acute angle to fit the sharpener.

Easy enough to check, Sharpie marker [Wink]

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mt-dew10
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I've used the 3 Rivers CC Sharper (for 2 blade broadheads) with some success. It costs $19.99 and can also sharpen knives. I ended up buying two of them, one for my pack in the field and the other for home sharpening.

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Tim
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I use a carbide sharpener (Redi Sharp) to get them started getting lighter with each stroke. Than finish up on ceramic sticks. Easiest way I've found and they get scary sharp! I love the steel Magnus uses! [thumbsup]
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Not much on hawking stuff; but, Ron@KME knows his business as do the boys at Alaska Bowhunting. Had long conversations w/Ron.

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