broadhead bevel?

[rockkiller]

I have used crock sticks for the last 40 years to sharpen my broadheads and have always done a good job with them,but I got a KME sharpening system this past year for a gift and since elk season opens Sunday I thought I dig it out and give it a try.
        With the crock sticks I didn't have to think about the degree,20 ,25,30,degree,etc.With the KME I do and I don't have a clue.
       I think I read on here that single bevel should be sharpened at 25 degree,but what degree would you use on a double bevel broadhead like the Stos???  
        Thanks for any help.    
         Al

[mec lineman]

I use a KME for my single bevels.I think the bevel is between 23-25 deg.To sharpen them STOS heads,don't worry about the bevel.Start with the coarse stone and establish a new bevel on the head.Make a burr flip it over and work the burr.Go to KME site should help ya.

[mec lineman]

I use a KME for my single bevels.I think the bevel is between 23-25 deg.To sharpen them STOS heads,don't worry about the bevel.Start with the coarse stone and establish a new bevel on the head.Make a burr flip it over and work the burr.Go to KME site should help ya.

[Fletcher]

20 degrees on each side, 40 total, will give you a very sharp and reasonably durable edge.  Once you get your edge established and the burr raised and then off, you can go up to 22 deg and put on a second angle with a few light strokes from a fine stone.  Strop this edge and you will have a wicked sharp edge.

[Fletcher]

20 degrees on each side, 40 total, will give you a very sharp and reasonably durable edge.  Once you get your edge established and the burr raised and then off, you can go up to 22 deg and put on a second angle with a few light strokes from a fine stone, alternating sides.  Strop this edge and you will have a wicked sharp edge.

[JimB]

If you are talking about the KME knife sharpener,you are supposed to black the bevel and set the angle to match the existing bevel.You can't just choose a number on the scale because the exact angle changes with different width broadheads.The number is close but can't be exact unless all broadheads were identical in dimension.Not all single bevels are 25 degrees either and double bevels vary.Most manufacturers incorporate the angle that best supports the type of steel they are using.The beauty of the KME knife sharpener is that it is infinitely adjustable and can be set to match any existing angle,eliminating the need to reset the bevel to match the sharpener which is kind of like the tail wagging the dog.

[JimB]

If you are talking about the KME knife sharpener,you are supposed to black the bevel and set the angle to match the existing bevel.You can't just choose a number on the scale because the exact angle changes with different width broadheads.The number is close but can't be exact unless all broadheads were identical in dimension.Not all single bevels are 25 degrees either and double bevels vary.Most manufacturers incorporate the angle that best supports the type of steel they are using.The beauty of the KME knife sharpener is that it is infinitely adjustable and can be set to match any existing angle,eliminating the need to reset the bevel to match the sharpener which is kind of like the tail wagging the dog.

[Sharpster]

Originally posted by JimB:
If you are talking about the KME knife sharpener,you are supposed to black the bevel and set the angle to match the existing bevel.You can't just choose a number on the scale because the exact angle changes with different width broadheads.The number is close but can't be exact unless all broadheads were identical in dimension.Not all single bevels are 25 degrees either and double bevels vary.Most manufacturers incorporate the angle that best supports the type of steel they are using.The beauty of the KME knife sharpener is that it is infinitely adjustable and can be set to match any existing angle,eliminating the need to reset the bevel to match the sharpener which is kind of like the tail wagging the dog.

Couldn't have said it any better myself Jim!    

Ron

[rockkiller]

Thanks for the info.
Al