Originally posted by dcolavito:
Hi,
Is there much benefit to sharpening the rear edges of fixed blade double edged broadheads?
It seems to make sense and I read something recently (can't recall where) that such blades are on the market - anyone know?
I'm new to your forum, so apoligies if this has been covered before.
Thanks,
Dave !
There are two reasons I've choosen to give the Flames a rear edge.
Reason one is construction.
Superior strength is not the business of the back portion of a broadhead. Grinding a bevel at the back allowed to beef-up the front-portion while keeping the weight I wanted.
Reason two is aerodynamics.
Due to the thick blade, it might happen that turbulences occur which can decrease flight stability. Especially at higher speeds.
I must apologies to the tradbow archers and bowhunters. I just shoot compound bows so I wasn't aware of the problem that some folks might cut their fingers because they use the backside of the bh for a reproducible draw length control by pulling the broadheads rear against the index finger.
If you are using that shooting style, just grind the edge dull with a croc stick or something.
Best regards
Markus