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Author Topic: sharpening razprcraps  (Read 200 times)

Offline bowmaster12

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sharpening razprcraps
« on: April 02, 2010, 04:45:00 PM »
ive never been good at sharpening anything  :knothead:   i got some razorcap broadheads  and wanted to know if anyone had any tricks to put a nice edge on them   :help:    :pray:

Offline ALDO

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Re: sharpening razprcraps
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2010, 06:16:00 PM »
I use a Jewelstik.  This is what was demonstrated to me by the maker of the Razorcap, before NAP bought them.  This works for me and I do get a hair popping edge on the heads.
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Offline amazonjim

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Re: sharpening razprcraps
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2010, 07:38:00 PM »
Hard to sharpen, I have just gone to the phat heads sharp out of the package and holds a better edge than the razorcraps

Offline Don Batten

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Re: sharpening razprcraps
« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2010, 09:04:00 PM »
Listen to ALDO. Jewler stick. If they are bad dull, I'll use a new file. only a few stokes needed to get a burr, then on to the jewler stick and then I drag mine backwards on a leather stop with yellow stone compound . be careful. DB
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Offline kbetts

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Re: sharpening razprcraps
« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2010, 09:04:00 PM »
Razorcaps are a pain, but it can be done.  I usually start by making sure I have a full beer and at least one extra.
I use a two sided course/fine flat stone.  I pull the bh towards me, tip facing away, turning once between strokes.  When you are satisfied with the result move to the finer stone.  It takes a while.  Look close and you will see the edge on the bh's are all different before you start.  Some will sharpen quicker than others.
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Offline Soilarch

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Re: sharpening razprcraps
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2010, 09:41:00 PM »
+1 to everything so far.  If you use the "search" feature, anything you find on sharpening the Wensel Woodsman can be used with the razorcap.
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Offline Ground Hunter

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Re: sharpening razprcraps
« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2010, 10:35:00 PM »
Try marking the edges with a sharpie so you can see what you are doing.  H

Offline BowsnLabs

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Re: sharpening razprcraps
« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2010, 11:35:00 PM »
One of my brothers used to hunt with Razorcaps...he'd use a flat diamond stone and follow-up with a ceramic stick.  Worked for him but he's since switched back to shooting Woodsman's now.

Offline bowmaster12

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Re: sharpening razprcraps
« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2010, 12:25:00 AM »
i got them because of how adjustable they are but from trying to sharpen one the other day i dont know if its worth it may just go to the magnus 4 blade and get a kme from what i hear even i could sharpen a head with a kme

Offline buckracks7

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Re: sharpening razprcraps
« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2010, 12:30:00 AM »
A butchers steel works best for me, and I find them easy to sharpen.  They hold an edge well also. If you want to sell yours real cheap, let me know.
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Offline screamin

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Re: sharpening razprcraps
« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2010, 01:57:00 AM »
question for the jewelstik users if I may? you guys using the 1-2-3 stick or just the fine? thanks

Offline ALDO

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Re: sharpening razprcraps
« Reply #11 on: April 03, 2010, 08:50:00 AM »
I use the 1-2-3, I really only work with the med and fine for heads in decent shape.  Work two blades at once working them side to side.  Haven't tried the leather strop yet, may do that.  
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Offline Bill Carlsen

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Re: sharpening razprcraps
« Reply #12 on: April 03, 2010, 08:50:00 AM »
I have found that the very coarse (black) DMT diamond hone is the best way to get that first really sharp "rough" edge to begin with. From there I can use any number of other good stones getting progressively finer until I get to the last stage using a ceramic stick. I also have the Jewlstick and it also does a great job. The best thing about Razorcaps, for me, is that everything I have taken with them has gone down in sight and the edges stay very sharp.
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