DMT diamond hone help!! sharpening in general!!

[bailebr3]

i just got one from 3rivers....any tips on  using it?? or for best results? i am a newbie at sharpening....i have tried and tried with only  decent results..i hate to say it but about the only way i can see how i am doin is by marking the edge with a sharpie marker:) any tips welcome i'm gearing up for hogs this weekend!!

[Curveman]

Sharpie a good thing! There is a nice video on Tradgang that shows how to sharpen the Wensels. The DMT would work as well as the file shown in my opinion.


 Do a search or maybe someone has the right link: Mussatto I think his name is.

[bailebr3]

Ok thanks curveman....also is it ok to run the BH forward and back...or only one direction?? i had to adjust the angles a tad bit on this lil DMT hone jig...one was a lil off. but so far it looks pretty simple, i just cant get all the blade at once b/c of bigger ferrule on these 2 blade steel force heads

[Curveman]

I shoot a Wensel Woodman. I go one direction, same with my knives but I know on the Lansky system they go back and forth. Either way, you are removing metal and sharpening the edge. I cover the edges of the broadhead with the sharpie and push into the teeth of a large file, counting the strokes and flipping it etc. I had these guide blocks I bought for two blades but I still used a sharpie to guide me in taking metal off. I am MORE than confident that there are more knowledgeable guides on here than me that will be along shortly! Bedtime for Bonzo, sorry I can't help more right now!

[Curveman]

I'd get the large DMT for BH. I use the smaller one for touch ups. OR I did until I gave it to a friend who still has it!  

[Apex Predator]

Go any direction you want until you get the angle like you need it.  Then you want to count strokes per side getting progressively lighter in pressure for each group of strokes.  Finish in one direction only.  The key to using this diamond hone is to keep it wet with water to flush out steel particles that will clog the diamond hone.  I use mine at the kitchen sink.

[bailebr3]

ok thanks guys