Sharpening simmons with file?

[ChrisM]

I'm thinkin about getting some simmons Safaris and was wondering if my 6" bastard mill files will work on these.  I don't want to use a head that requires gadgets to sharpen.  I am not sharpening challenged so if its tricky I can get it. My experience is only with 3 blades and convex blades.  However if it ain't possible I neede to know.  Thanks in advance.

[Ringneck]

A flat file wouldn't be the best choice. A round file or one with some curvature would work better.

[Rob W.]

I use a chainsaw file on mine.

[ChrisM]

Originally posted by Rob W.:
I use a chainsaw file on mine.

That sounds doable.

[WESTBROOK]

Maybe a triangle file, they're only 1/4-3/8" across the flats. Works good on my hook-blade wire skinnin knife.

Eric

[Charlie Lamb]

A short narrow file will do the job and someone who's got file skills won't have any problems. A good round or half round file simplifies the task.

Don't neglect the potential of the "Wheelie" sharpener. It will bring a new edge to extremely sharp in a very short time,with very little metal  removal. A fine hone or strop after that and you're shaving sharp.

[longrifle]

Chris, I use a dremel to remove factory marks,then a diamond sharpening rod or a steel,then finish them up with a ceramic rod,and I can get them scary sharp.

[kestimator]

Originally posted by Charlie Lamb:
A short narrow file will do the job and someone who's got file skills won't have any problems. A good round or half round file simplifies the task.

Don't neglect the potential of the "Wheelie" sharpener. It will bring a new edge to extremely sharp in a very short time,with very little metal  removal. A fine hone or strop after that and you're shaving sharp.

That "Wheelie" sharpener worked for me.  My friend Sam bought a couple and loaned me one.  It was just the ticket for some Shark sharpening     I used some Sharks on a not so intelligent coon (now in the freezer waiting to become tamales) after sharpening them with the "Wheelie"....man...those Sharks are really something else!!!  I've not seen a broadhead do that kind of damage before!

[pdk25]

Originally posted by Charlie Lamb:

...Don't neglect the potential of the "Wheelie" sharpener. It will bring a new edge to extremely sharp in a very short time,with very little metal  removal. A fine hone or strop after that and you're shaving sharp.

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[Dirtybird]

That little wheelie sharpener is cheap and a very good tool like Charlie said.

[S C Mercer]

I also use the wheelie sharpener and a round ceramic rod to fine touch it after running it through the wheelie..  Razor sharp in no time!  I just switched to the Tiger Sharks them this season and though I have yet to kill a big game animal with them, I have killed multiple small game animals with them..  Unbelievable what these things do to an animal...  Nearly cut a squirrel completely in half!  I've never seen broad heads do the damage these simple heads do.   ~Steve

[bwana]

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[Caughtandhobble]

I use the Lansky BH sharpener and a strop. I have had very good luck using this combination. I love the Simmons BH's!!!!

[SlowBowinMO]

I just use a regular flat file and can get the job done but a file is my preferred method so I'm pretty handy with it.  Have not tried but can definitely see how a round file would be better.

We are stocking "Wheelie" sharpeners now to compliment the Simmons they work well also.

[LongbowArchitect]

The RADA wheelie sharpener is currently on sale for $5.50 plus $3.50 for shipping from MyKnifeStore.net.