Convex broadhead sharpening

[MPaul]

Those of you that are using convex broadheads how are you sharpening them? What type stone, tools ect. It is a very difficult grind and I just grind them straight. Would like input on what others are doing.

[BILL LEU]

You using two blade or four? If two blade get yourself a RADA sharpener, there cheap and effective

[Alexander Traditional]

The only ones I have are the glue on Eclipse. I just use my Lansky,and can get them really sharp.

[T Sunstone]

Rada, works like a champ.

[Orion]

Agree, Rada and/or a round file and sharpening stick.

Edit:  Oops.  I was thinking concave.  Regardless, works for convex, too.

[GCook]

I'm fond of stones.  If nicked up I'll hit it a few strokes of course and touch it up with a fine.  I have a Lansky to do field touch up if needed and honestly if you have good technique they are sharp enough to kill effectively with that given they weren't too bad off to begin with.

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[MPaul]

 I am using 2 blade will look into the Rada thanks for all the info guys.

[MPaul]

I currently use the kme and stone have also used the lansky and other similar style sharpener. But as I said they ruin the convex edge. I am looking for different ways that will keep the convex (rounded) shape. Maybe I should just use different type broadheads with a straight v type edge. I have people use a belt sander or thick leather with abrasive compound for the convex edge. Just want input from people that know how to sharpen this type of edge.

[Austin Brown]

I am assuming you are talking about the slightly rounded profile like an Ace standard?  They take just a few minutes with a 6" file and strop to get nasty sharp.  No need to reprofile the edge, old Magnus Journeyman was the same way.

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[bigbadjon]

Sharpening a convex broadhead is no different than sharpening your knife blade. Use the same stone you use for that chore.

[hickstick]

yes....convex are easy to sharpen. did you mean concave? like the simmons or valkyrie?

[Alexander Traditional]

I do as others have stated,and use the same as my pocket knives. I wondered as well about concave. How does using a guide mess up the edge on a convex head?

[bihunter]

Look up Rob Green on you tube. He shows how to sharpen with a file. I use that method now. It works great & gets broad heads & knives scary sharp. 

[pavan]

For Deadheads I use a file, a jewel stick and by belt. 

[Friend]

I use a Rada Wheelie and a glass rod.

[monterey]

I currently use the kme and stone have also used the lansky and other similar style sharpener. But as I said they ruin the convex edge. I am looking for different ways that will keep the convex (rounded) shape. Maybe I should just use different type broadheads with a straight v type edge. I have people use a belt sander or thick leather with abrasive compound for the convex edge. Just want input from people that know how to sharpen this type of edge.

The KME has instructions for how to use it to sharpen a convex two blade.  I have done it successfully but it's much easier to do with a Lansky.  I don't understand how you are harming the edge with a Lansky.

[MPaul]

I just read the instructions on the kme yes should have read them and I would have answered my own question it explaines how to sharpen curved edge broadheads. I must apologize for posting something that I had the answer already. I think you all for your patience. And yes I see how a file would work also. I was not using proper procedures and making the curved edge flat. They were still very sharp but took a long time and lots of unnecessary work. Thanks all for helping.
 

[Ulysseys]

I use a Rada on my Simmons and it works great and it’s simple. 

[fnshtr]

I use a Rada on my Simmons and it works great and it’s simple.

X 3 (?) on the rada!

[PistolPete]

Beware the RADA type sharpeners. The hollow grind edge feels very sharp but is also very weak and unsupported. Whatever you use, just finish it with a fine polish so it wipes away the hair from your arm. Leather strop will do it.