Broadheads for the sharpening challenged

[Pine]

A few years ago, I was in a sport shop where the owner was a traditional archer and he showed me some heads that were a Delta shape with two folding wings at the back edge.
All blades were easily replaced and the wings were sharp on the back edge.
The design was incase you didn't get a passthrough, the head would cut if it was pulled out.
Thought being more chance for more damage on the way out.
I did think they would be a good head for someone who has trouble sharpening but I wasn't interested.
I just tried to find them online but I didn't see them.
I have no idea what brand they are but maybe someone on here will have an idea what they are.
I do remember they were not designed for wheel bows and if I remember, they were 125gr.

[GCook]

Yeah a spin test of the remaining heads is adequate after you've determined they fly well for your set up.

German Jager heads come reasonably sharp out of the package.  Not scary sharp but will take hair off your arm.  Check them out at 3Rivers.

[buckeyebowhunter]

Although they are not very sharp from the package,  the easiest head I have ever sharpened are the snuffers. And I am a turd at sharpening. The hardest part is just finding these heads because unfortunately they're no longer made.

A close second are the VPA 3 blades. They're pretty sharp right from the package.

[Karl61]

May I recommend Magnus Stingers along with the Spyderco Sharpmaker.  The double-bevel blade of the Stinger works very well with the 20/40 degree angle of the Sharpmaker.  While I use the KME knife sharpener for my single bevels, for double bevels, the Sharpmaker works great and they will get silly-sharp.  BTW, shop around and you can find the Sharpmaker for less than Spyderco's MSRP.

[PrimitivePete]

thank you all for the great advice,  I've ordered new tools to work with and will use your advice to the fullest

[Mad Bear]

thank you all for the great advice,  I've ordered new tools to work with and will use your advice to the fullest

Way to be, good man. I have faith in you, it just takes some practice. In no time at all you’ll be sharpening with the best of us. Its addictive too, once I learned I was sharpening everything I could from axes to fillet knives.

Be safe and have fun

[Possum Head]

Regardless of how sharp they are out of the box, they will dull from being carried around in a quiver, any quiver. So don't give up on learning how to sharpen or at least touch up heads.  Most of the heads I use, Zwickey, STOS, Woodsmans, need additional sharpening as they come from the manufacturer.  One that doesn't is an Abowyer head.  Will need to touch it up over time, however.

Agree!

[PrimitivePete]

Thank you all for the helpful suggestions, with a new attitude and good file, hone and leather pad I can shave !!!

[vaguely]

I tried Cutthroats last year and really like them. They will sharpen a pack of 3 for $5 and they are very sharp. Good luck!!

[JOE ELDRIDGE]

I use a sharping steel from my wifes knife set for the kitchen. Works for two blade broadheads.

[JamesD]

Pete, It sounds like you are where I was a year ago. I had just ordered a KME sharpening system and still couldn't get broadheads out of the package sharp with it. I learned to use my KME broadhead holder and run the broadhead across a mill bastard file first, then to move over to the stones that came with the system. I can get any broadhead shaving sharp now in just a few minutes. I shot stingers in the past, they come razor sharp out of the package. For all of the dull stingers I have that weren't re-sharpened due to a lack of know how and confidence, I could have purchased a three or four KME systems. I would be happy to show you via video what I do now that works for me.

[JohnV]

Abowyer single bevel heads come hunting sharp.  Seriously, you need to learn to sharpen broadheads.  All broadheads will gradually dull just being exposed to the weather and from carrying in a quiver.  Have a friend show you.

[SuperK]

I just watched the best video I ever saw on broadhead sharpening/testing.  Check out "Broadhead Sharpening Shootout" by Innovative Outdoorsman on Youtube.

[old_goat2]

I think your best bet is to go with a Magnus Stinger or Buzzcut head and buy some replacement blades when you buy them. But to the sharpening challenged comment, it sure helps to buy heads made from quality high carbon steel if you want to get them really sharp on your own. And most of the time when I see people fail getting heads sharp with like a kme etc, they are pushing too hard, the stone is supposed to do the work, not you!

[Skates 2]

Hey listen, I am not trying to be on A hole but you really need to learn how to sharpen.

[PrimitivePete]

No offense taken friend but if you read the thread, I've learned
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[Rob DiStefano]

Thank you all for the helpful suggestions, with a new attitude and good file, hone and leather pad I can shave !!!

Good on you. 

A lesson for all, too.   

Knowing how to well sharpen any specific broadhead type is a prerequisite for going afield in ethical pursuit of game.