Sharpening on the Cheap ?'s

[mnbearbaiter]

Ive been playing around with different methods of sharpening, using various tools to get different style edges! Ive used the old tried and true file to get a semi serrated edge, also have finished it with a jewel stick to hone it a bit! I have a Redi Edge pull through style sharpener that seems to work better with my knives than my broadheads that have thicker metal on them! Anybody know of any good/cheap pull through type sharpeners thatll sharpen a brand new out of the box head to hunting sharp? Im expecting to hear Accusharp alot, and if thats your answer could a little elaboration be given! Im goin to use my Ace Express 165 cache up this year, and have noticed they offer a sharpener called the Ace Edge on their website, anyone use this?

[Ragnarok Forge]

If you want razor sharp it there is not simple quick solution.

[magnus]

Try a smiths. Wally world has them you can shave hair using them but it's hard to keep the exact angle every time. KME for me now.

Keeping the Faith!
Magnus

[mnbearbaiter]

I was debating on getting a tru angle file sharpener for initial takedown, and then maybe use light pressure on a pull through sharpener, probably beetter plan huh?

[Stumpkiller]

I use a single cut file and a ceramic or diamond stick.

Three Rivers sells one they call a "CC" that is supposed to be fast and easy.  Just a variation on a draw-through carbide sharpener.

[mnbearbaiter]

The CC is actually the one i have! i bought it from them years ago, its actually made/called RediEdge!

[WESTBROOK]

Check out a "Quick Edge" by Rada mfg. I use them at work every night to keep my knives sharp for cutting rubber hoses. I just use them for quick toych up, the real sharpening is done on a 6" DMT slab.

Eric

[Stone Knife]

I use a 10" mill bastard file period, i never have trouble getting two holes in a deer.

[Terry Lightle]

I do the same as Stone Knife and have done so for most of about 35 years.Tried many methods and always came back to the file.

[joe skipp]

10 mil bastard, ceramic stick and leather strop. Never had a need to use anything else. You may want to look at finding one of those old Bear field sharpners that use 2 small carbide bits. Creates a hollow ground edge. I carry one in my pack when hunting but for serious sharpening....re read my first sentence.

[Jeff Strubberg]

The CC works well, but the only time you need to use it is if you manage to mangle the bevel.

I do 99% of my sharpening with a coarse diamond hone followed by a medium diamond hone.  I paid around 18 buck each for them, and I have had both for 10+ years.

That's pretty cheap sharpening.

[Fletcher]

Sharpen with a file or the CC and then finish with a set of ceramic crock sticks.  The crock sticks will give the consistent angle and ceramic leaves a nicely honed edge.

[Roy Steele]

Smiths is the fastest I've ever used.

[Gen273]

There is a good story in the new issue of Traditional Bowhunter about how to make things SHARP!

[Burnsie]

Redi-edge - crock stiks - cardboard

[Dave Alaxanian]

Scary Sharp broadheads are not quickly accomplished quickly---unless you have a buddy who owes you $ you got some work to do.

[SteveT]

My experiance with buying all the diff. sharpeners...i have tried several, while all may sharpen something...i have alot better luck with a KME sharpener..it doesnt cost any more than buying 2-3 of the cheaper ones...it will sharpen hair shaving sharp...my 2 cents worth...SteveT