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Author Topic: How do ya'll test for broadhead sharpness?  (Read 818 times)

Offline bad arrow

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How do ya'll test for broadhead sharpness?
« on: November 13, 2010, 12:08:00 AM »
Able to shave with it? When it runs through your hand with ease? Phil
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Offline Gun

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Re: How do ya'll test for broadhead sharpness?
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2010, 12:19:00 AM »
I let the Warden cut his thumb on mine. True story.
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Offline Bjorn

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Re: How do ya'll test for broadhead sharpness?
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2010, 12:27:00 AM »
When I run out of hair on my arms I use my legs.
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Offline S.C. Hunter

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Re: How do ya'll test for broadhead sharpness?
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2010, 12:32:00 AM »
Hard toe boots. If it hurts it's sharp enough.   :biglaugh:  Sorry just had to say it. I cut paper same for my knives.
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Offline Benny Nganabbarru

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Re: How do ya'll test for broadhead sharpness?
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2010, 01:06:00 AM »
Rubber bands.
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Offline Andrew Downs

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Re: How do ya'll test for broadhead sharpness?
« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2010, 03:12:00 AM »
My upper left leg and left forearm are bald.
Nuff said
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Offline Thumper Dunker

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Re: How do ya'll test for broadhead sharpness?
« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2010, 03:23:00 AM »
Arm hair.
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Offline divecon10

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Re: How do ya'll test for broadhead sharpness?
« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2010, 03:31:00 AM »
Thumb nail
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Offline adeeden

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Re: How do ya'll test for broadhead sharpness?
« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2010, 04:14:00 AM »
My right forearm is always hairless!
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Offline T Folts

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Re: How do ya'll test for broadhead sharpness?
« Reply #9 on: November 13, 2010, 05:43:00 AM »
Thumb nail and hair on arm or leg.
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Offline Stone Knife

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Re: How do ya'll test for broadhead sharpness?
« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2010, 05:48:00 AM »
Has to shave hair off my arm or it don't go in the quiver.
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Offline Benny Nganabbarru

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Re: How do ya'll test for broadhead sharpness?
« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2010, 05:54:00 AM »
I wouldn't want to admit it if I was new to the game, but I have never, ever been able to shave hair off my arm (the industry standard). But, the rubber bands melt, and the animals die.
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Offline Benny Nganabbarru

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Re: How do ya'll test for broadhead sharpness?
« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2010, 05:55:00 AM »
I wonder, if I got some shaving cream and warm water, would it help?
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Re: How do ya'll test for broadhead sharpness?
« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2010, 05:56:00 AM »
All the systems wrote above are valid,I use themall,but when they are really sharp you can feel it just skimming over.
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Offline ishoot4thrills

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Re: How do ya'll test for broadhead sharpness?
« Reply #14 on: November 13, 2010, 06:05:00 AM »
Quote
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Has to shave hair off my arm or it don't go in the quiver.
:readit:    :thumbsup:  Dry arm, that is.
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Offline acadian archer

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Re: How do ya'll test for broadhead sharpness?
« Reply #15 on: November 13, 2010, 07:44:00 AM »
Rubber bands
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Offline Earl Jeff

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Re: How do ya'll test for broadhead sharpness?
« Reply #16 on: November 13, 2010, 09:50:00 AM »
IT'S gotta shave hair.
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Offline joe ashton

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Re: How do ya'll test for broadhead sharpness?
« Reply #17 on: November 13, 2010, 09:55:00 AM »
left fore arm is baled, and sticks to my thumb nail.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: How do ya'll test for broadhead sharpness?
« Reply #18 on: November 13, 2010, 11:29:00 AM »
I test for dullness rather. If it feels dull I sharpen it until doesnt feel dull anymore. I dont think all my blades are at the same sharpness level, but none are dull. Sounds goofy, but thats me!
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Offline neargeezer

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Re: How do ya'll test for broadhead sharpness?
« Reply #19 on: November 13, 2010, 12:09:00 PM »
When I got my flu shot the guy asked if I shaved that spot for the shot. He got a good chuckle when I told him how it gets shaved. Yes, shaves dry hair.
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