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Author Topic: sharpen simmons broadheads  (Read 1534 times)

Offline bjohnson

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sharpen simmons broadheads
« on: November 29, 2007, 10:45:00 AM »
I ust got a early gift and cant seem to get them sharp.  :banghead:   shoot great at target but will not hunt with them in the same dull condition. what is the easiest way to get them sharp? I have tried my smith diamond set but whatever the angle is it does not match up. bastard file is hard too.. I have seen them shaving sharp but cant get anyone to fess up their "SECRETS" to sharpening... please help.  :pray:
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Offline bluegrassbowhunter

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Re: sharpen simmons broadheads
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2007, 10:52:00 AM »
I use the little wheelie sharpener that Simmons sells,it's like 7 dollars or so..& works as good as anything out there....here's a link to it...

 http://www.simmonssharks.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SimmonsSharks.com&Product_Code=SA-108&Category_Code=Sharpeners
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Re: sharpen simmons broadheads
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2007, 06:34:00 PM »
Surprisely it works pretty well.
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Offline Tim Fishell

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Re: sharpen simmons broadheads
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2007, 07:12:00 PM »
Wheelie sharpener is the only way to go!!  It works great!!
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Offline Longbowwally

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Re: sharpen simmons broadheads
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2007, 07:20:00 PM »
The Steel Master sharpening system from Simmons will give you the edge you're looking for and is easy to use...
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Offline ricketts

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Re: sharpen simmons broadheads
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2007, 08:33:00 PM »
I have sharpened them many times with a Lil Shaver broadhead sharpener and was able to shave hair off my arm in just a few minutes. It leaves a nice filed edge not a raked edge like the Wheelie sharpener does.IMHO.
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Offline 12ringman

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Re: sharpen simmons broadheads
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2007, 11:44:00 PM »
I use the Lansky sharpening system on my landsharks and tigersharks. Get the serrated stoned though because the concave blade design the flats will work they are just a little tricky on the corners. If you are using the landsharks go with the 25 degree angle and 30 on the others. The others have about a 42-45 Degree angle and need to get at least to 30 to get that thing like a razor. If you hold the broadhead flat away from you the left blade has a steeper angle than the one on the right. You can start with a flat file then go to the Lansky to finish up.
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Offline bjohnson

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Re: sharpen simmons broadheads
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2007, 09:41:00 PM »
still trying to get em sharp. hope they get there!!
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Offline Biggie Hoffman

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Re: sharpen simmons broadheads
« Reply #8 on: December 01, 2007, 09:00:00 AM »
I have a dozen new 190gr for sale in the classifieds. Too heavy for my set-up.
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Offline giller

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Re: sharpen simmons broadheads
« Reply #9 on: December 01, 2007, 09:03:00 AM »
I 2nd the steelmaster sharpener. Costs alot more than the wheelie. For the price try the wheelie 1st.

Offline robtattoo

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Re: sharpen simmons broadheads
« Reply #10 on: December 01, 2007, 09:06:00 AM »
Just out of interest, the wheelie sharpener also works like a CHARM on Zwickey 2/4 blade heads.
For Simmons I just use the Wheelie (4 hard strokes & then 5 really light strokes per side) followed by a crock-stick. Arm-baring sharp in about a minute flat.
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Offline Gary Logsdon

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Re: sharpen simmons broadheads
« Reply #11 on: December 02, 2007, 10:27:00 PM »
The Steel Master is all I use on my 190 gr. Simmons Interceptors.  They pop hair!
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