Has anyone used the jewel stick sharpener?

[mountain lion]

I got some original woodsmans that ill be using this year and I was wandering if anyone has used the jewel stick from 3 rivers to put the final touches on the heads or would a really fine flat diamond stone work just as good? Thanks

[southpawshooter]

I've used the jewelstik for many years on 2 and 3 blade broadheads and knives. I use the 3 sided stick but am sure the 3 rivers 2 sided will work also.  KME has a 3 sided jewelstik accessory for their knife sharpener that works really well.

[dino]

I don't use them on broadheads but used them on knives for years and they are awesome.  Should work great on heads.

[Bill Carlsen]

They work great on 3 blade heads. It is what I use on  my Razorcaps and then I finish on a ceramic rod.

[Shawn Leonard]

Buy a

[Shawn Leonard]

Damn phone, buy a 3 sided one, do a search For The Hewlett 1-2-3. Thats is all I use On my VPA terminator heads and will work just as well On yours!! Shawn

[Bladepeek]

If you want the dirt cheap method that also works well, especially on 3-blades, just get some wet/dry sandpaper from an auto parts store. Depending on how dull the blades are and whether the edge angle needs to be adjusted, you can start with 220 or 400. Then go to 600 for a really nice edge and if you want a real mirror finish, use some 1000 or 2000 grit.

I lay it flat on a piece of glass, spray it with some water, hold the top of the paper down and pull toward me. Or, hold the bottom down and push away from you. You want to be dragging the head from heel to point so you don't slice into the paper.

There's a slick "how to" on here showing a board with a groove in the end and using a clip to hold the paper.

Anyway, you can go as coarse as needed to start with and as fine as you want (I've seen 6000 grit). It's not necessary to go finer than 600, though, to get a nice polished edge with no visible scratches.

[bruinman]

I use the three sided one on Simmons broadheads. Works great.