A Question for Charlie Lamb or Someone in the Know

[thp]

Let me ask my question by first giving a plug for the dvd "The Bowhunters of Tradgang."  If you have ever had problems sharpening your own broadheads you can't go wrong with the "How To" section on the dvd where Charlie Lamb gives a tutorial on sharpening broadheads.  Fantastic stuff man, I'm telling you.  

Got a question for Charlie or for someone in the know though.  What kind of file is that you use in the dvd?  I bought one from the hardware store and it really didn't last long at all.  Is there a brand of files that lasts longer than others?

Thanks in advance.

[Soilarch]

Don't have a clue what is used on the DVD...but I have found, like you, not all files are created the same.

Haven't bought from these companies yet, as I can find what I need locally but they're both very high reputation

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[bluegill]

Tim,

I used to use a Nicholson but now have switched to Grobet files for my broadheads. Kustom King sells them and I think 3 river does as well.

Chalk them and they will last longer.


Sean

[kirkwhitehead]

I have used the same nicholson file for 3 years, lawnmower blade,knives and BH

kirk

[thp]

thanks for the suggestions!

[Charlie Lamb]

Tim... been out of town hunting and just saw this thread.

The file I was using and prefer above all others is the Grobet. They last much longer than others at comparable price.

When a file gets to looking "shiny" on the cutting surface it's time to replace it.

Most guys hold on to a file long after it's lost it's real effectiveness... don't be cheap! Put the old one in the tool box for other work if you have to, but a sharp file makes a better edge, quicker.  

Glad the video helped my friend.