Grizz BH with a file?

[bearsfeet]

With all the hype and positive things I keep seeing about grizzley broad heads I can't help myself but want to try some out as well.

Right now I'm shooting stos and love how easy they sharpen with a file. Can I get the single bevel just as sharp or sharper by using the same file?? Seems like most guys are using KME which I don't have and if possible I would prefer to just use a file to get them sharpened for hunting.

Thanks

[Austin Brown]

A file will work fine.  I wish I had the money to buy everyone that has trouble sharpening a 16" Nicholson single cut file.  I sharpen Grizzlies with a file and ceramic croc stick.  They get nasty,sticky sharp.

[T Lail]

I know a guy in Mount Holly , NC that has file shapened Grizzlies for years and has taken deer, bear, caribou, elk and numerous other game.....his get real sharp,real quick with just a file.......

[StanM]

Hi Levi, I hunted with older style Grizzlies for years and only used a file to sharpen them.  It used to take a lot of work initially to get the bevel right on the old ones, but once you did they were easy to touch up and maintain. From what I understand the bevel is much better now.

[legends1]

Im sure a KME would work. I use a Lansky sharpen system and it takes no time at all. Then run them over leather to knock the burr off.

[Justin Falon]

use a file. Save your money. Use a file.


justin

[tree dancer]

I saw Two tracks put a edge on a Grizz last week with a file.
Didn"t take long at all.
Looks like the way to go to me.
George

[D. Key]

You only have to keep the correct angle while sharpening and don't use heavy pressure.  You only need light pressure to get a smooth sharp edge.

[arrowbuster]

File is the way to go on the grizzlies.

[njloco]

I use a sharpie to color the edge, then I sharpen with my Leatherman file, using the fine side, you can finish up with a fine diamond file or a leather strop, then I put string wax on the edges.

[Pinecone]

I have always used just a file on mine.  That said, they are a pain to get sharp the first time.

Claudia

[elkken]

My experience with the single bevel is that you must keep the correct angle and take off enough metal so that the edge rolls over and then use a ceramic rod or leather strop to finish up the edge, touching up is way easier ...

[MnFn]

Claudia,
The new 185 grn that I got from Zipper were ground very nicely and required very little filing to get sharp. The burr was already present on virtually all of the heads I received. I was very happy with the quality and the service.

[bearsfeet]

I don't believe I have see a poor review or much negative feedback on here about them. Looks like it will be jumping on the band wagon... Just placed an order for some 140's