I hate sharpening broadheads

[LimBender]

Put me down for some hate as well.         I've been struggling with VPA Terminators, which I understand are supposed to be pretty easy.  I bought the dang 12" Grobet file and a Jewel Stick 3 sided diamond sharpener. After a LOT of trial and error I was able to get them a little sharper than they came out of the package.  They still are only hair pulling sharp, not really shaving sharp.  I looked at every tutorial and tried several methods.  I really want shaving sharp, but just can't find the promised land.

So is it just one of those things you have to mess around with until you just "get it"?  I did notice that I got better results when I hit it hard at first, light at the end, and paid a lot of attention to consistent pressure and strokes per side.

I think they are sharp enough for hunting, but just barely.   BUT, I'm going to keep at it if I can find the time.

[huntin_sparty]

And I am in for some serious hate too.  Been sharpening a Woodsman for 3 hours and other than being shinier no sharper.  Tried to sharpen an eclipse 4 blade for 2 hours and just keep flipping the burr from side to side!  I would pay someone if I could ship broadheads and have them returned hunting sharp!  I have grobet file, G5 diamond stone, smith sharpening system, KME broadhead sharpener and knife sharpener all to the same result suckyness!  All on me not the products.

[MikeW]

Originally posted by LimBender:
Put me down for some hate as well.              I've been struggling with VPA Terminators, which I understand are supposed to be pretty easy.  I bought the dang 12" Grobet file and a Jewel Stick 3 sided diamond sharpener. After a LOT of trial and error I was able to get them a little sharper than they came out of the package.  They still are only hair pulling sharp, not really shaving sharp.  I looked at every tutorial and tried several methods.  I really want shaving sharp, but just can't find the promised land.

So is it just one of those things you have to mess around with until you just "get it"?  I did notice that I got better results when I hit it hard at first, light at the end, and paid a lot of attention to consistent pressure and strokes per side.

I think they are sharp enough for hunting, but just barely.   BUT, I'm going to keep at it if I can find the time.

Someone correct me if am wrong please but I can get 2 blades scary sharp with a few methods but I've struggled with 3 blades for years. I think what most people are doing who say they can't get a 3 blade sharp is testing them like they do a 2 blade. You are not going to get the same results doing that because of the angle difference. A razor blade is something like a 17-21 degree angle and most 2 blades are a 22-25 degree angle, both will shave hair when laid flat against your arm,a 3 blade is like a 30-33 degree angle and will not shave hair laid flat against your arm, if you do a sawing motion it will but you will not get the same results as a 2 blade. Try tilting your 3 blade a little more and then try to shave hair with it, or do the rubber band or paper test with it and come back and tell us your res

[TxAg]

I'm sharpening challenged as well, but I've managed to put two and two together.

For those that are interested, I shoot Magnus heads...both the cheapy two blades and the stingers. (I have some buzzcuts also, but I can't resharpen them all that well.)

Anyway, I've found that touching up the factory grind on the stingers is super easy using the Rada wheel sharpener.  It only take 3 to 5 slow medium pressure strokes (with tip pointed down 45 degrees) and they're really sharp.

For the black 2 blades, I have better luck with the Accusharp. Again, doesn't take too many strokes and I'm in business.

Not sure why one works better than the other for me, but that's been my experience. Luckily both can be had for under $10

[MikeW]

Originally posted by huntin_sparty:
And I am in for some serious hate too.  Been sharpening a Woodsman for 3 hours and other than being shinier no sharper.  Tried to sharpen an eclipse 4 blade for 2 hours and just keep flipping the burr from side to side!  I would pay someone if I could ship broadheads and have them returned hunting sharp!  I have grobet file, G5 diamond stone, smith sharpening system, KME broadhead sharpener and knife sharpener all to the same result suckyness!  All on me not the products.

Has to be too much pressure that and not getting the edge right from the get go.

[Mr.Magoo]

I use a BIG file for 3 blade broadheads (I think mine is an 18" file).  Just lay 'em on the file and work each side till they're nice and flat. Then I continually lighten pressure until they're where I want them (it usually doesn't take very long).

I don't use the 'shave' test since I'm not trying to shave the animals I shoot     .  If the head will pop a rubber band with minimal effort, it's good to go.