Which file to sharpen woodsman 3 blade

[Boognish]

Is there a certain grit file or whatever I should be looking for?
I saw a vid on how to sharpen woodsman 3 blades and they were using a file?....

[kadbow]

I use a bastard file and follow that with a stone and ceramic or diamond.

[Biathlonman]

I like the Nicholson handy file.  Start with the coarse side then finish with fine...

[Buckeye1977]

I've used a mill bastard and ceramic stick but that handy file might be the next thing I try

[Tedd]

I purchased 2 good Grobet files about 8-10 years ago. They are still working really well. I use the 12" one the most. Just sharpened a 3 blade VPA. Finished with a leather stop coated with Flitz.
I usually use Grizzly single bevels but want to put a 3 blade in the quiver to put more blood on the ground for rainy conditions. The last few times it has been raining when I hunted. Surely if I prepare for rain then it will be nice weather!
Tedd

[Robertfishes]

3 Rivers Item number 6314.. Pretty sure its a 12 inch file that Dale K uses in his sharpening video

[David McLendon]

I use a Nicholson 14" Mill file for Woodsman's and 160 gr Snuffers, followed by a Smith diamond hone and leather strop.

[smokin joe]

I use a chain saw raker file by Oregon. I use the file to true up and sharpen the edges of the broad head, using a countdown method; and then I use the smooth edge of the file to steel/hone the broad head (like with a butcher's steel).

Raker files have no teeth on the edges -- the teeth are just on the flats. And the edge has a very slight texture sort of like e butcher's steel.

One tool and hair popping sharp in no time. It's inexpensive too.

By the way, raker files are fairly small, so put a handle on it for safety.

[olddogrib]

When I used WW's I preferred a large mill bastard probably in the 14-18" range, if I recall.  It was wider than the head and could be c-clamped to run the head up two-handed.  Used Grobet and Nicholson with good results.

[Tucker]

Single cut, mill bastard file, at least 8" long.
Once they are sharp a 6" single cut, mill bastard can keep them touched up in the field.

[Bowhunter4life]

Originally posted by David McLendon:
I use a 14" Mill file for Woodsman's and 160 gr Snuffers, followed by a Smith diamond hone and leather strop.

That's my routine for any 3-blade...

[dino]

I sharpened up three new woodsman originals last night.  I put up the files years ago just because of the time not that they are not effective.  Anymore I use a belt sander 120 grit (older belt so it is worn down a bit).  Hit them on each side till I get a good burr, pyramid the tip at the same time and then DMT fine diamond bench stone to hone them off.  They are stupid sharp in a hurry.  The elites I go from a medium diamond stone to a fine and that is it.  Resharpen all of them on a DMT diamond bench stone with 3Rivers sharpening lubricant.  give a great edge.  dino

[Russ Clagett]

I use a Nicholson file for the initial work then finish on a piece of cardboard....

Be careful...after stropping on cardboard your broadheads will be very sharp....

[Greg Szalewski]

What dino said.

The diamond hone really makes the job so much easier.

[Stumpkiller]

I have a Grizzly in my day pack and a Grobet 6" single cut in a sheath on my side-quiver.  On my work bench is an 8" single-cut Grobet.

But after those I like to work the edges with a diamond hone - like the Jewelstik that Three Rivers carries (Item 7252).  I'm a file-sharpened guy for years with my two-edge, but with the three edge I like that added keenness because I can't get as fine an angle as I can on a two-edge.  I carry a little EZE-Lap 3-1/4" retractable diamond rod in my day pack to touch up the heads as needed.

[Terry Green]

If you're talking about the elites the jewelstik three-sided is the best I've found but that sharpeners out of production.... but if you're talking about the originals it's best to get them to a belt sander first as most times the bebble are art and you need to get the Beveles level then move to the jewel stick

[gvdocholiday]

If you're talking about the elites the jewelstik three-sided is the best I've found but that sharpeners out of production.... but if you're talking about the originals it's best to get them to a belt sander first as most times the bebble are art and you need to get the Beveles level then move to the jewel stick

Buck Knives now markets this sharpener:  https://www.buckknives.com/product/edgetek-ultra-flipstik/97044-B/

I have both the Jewelstik and the Buck.  They're identical except for color.  It's a great sharpener for all Pyramid style broadheads.

[Zbone]

https://www.mscdirect.com/browse/tnpla/80755614?cid=ppc-google-New+-+Abrasives+-+PLA_sVAkydaGF___164110813434_c_S&mkwid=sVAkydaGF|dc&pcrid=164110813434&rd=k&product_id=80755614&gclid=CjwKCAjwuO3cBRAyEiwAzOxKsv94HNfEaZSbIkwjTlqhuHyi1fpohLrjoY1Tcb1IXsfmU7PWEj530xoCGJAQAvD_BwE


Nicholson 16" Bastard Cut American Pattern Mill File, Single Cut, 1-1/2" Diam x 9/32" Thick, with Tang

Part #:80755614
Mfr Part #:08925N
Big Book Page #1072
List Price
$39.37 ea.
Web Price
$33.46 ea.

[Terry Green]

I use a belt sander to get the bevels level. Once I do that I use a jewel stick. The jewels stick is a diamond hone three different grits on one wand.... Cut You To The Bone.

[BWallace10327]

There are great suggestions already, but I prefer Diafold Sharpeners.  I use red/blue (fine/coarse) and green/orange (ex-fine/ex-ex-fine).