Broadhead sharpeners

[flatlander37]

Hi guys.  I need some info/help on choosing a sharpening system for my two blade Zwickey Delta's.  I have been looking at the KME sharpener but it doesn't come with the stones in a kit where I have found it.  I am also looking at the twin file setup from 3rivers/kustomking for two blade broadheads.  What I need is some good info from those that have used these or who could suggest a better way altogether to get my heads as sharp as possible.  Thanks for any and all help.  Mark  

[BlkDog]

Hi Mark,
I always mounted the head on a piece of shaft, held the shaft in a vise with the head verticle and then used a file.  It was easy to control the angle with two hands on the file.  I haven't had any experience with a sharpener on the Zwickey.  Some may recommend the wheelie sharpener you see on the Simmons broadhead website.  Some guys speak very highly of it.

[amicus]

Im in the same boat. If you do a search for kme on this site you will find alot of info. I tried using just a file and did ok, but I kept taking a lot of steel off. And was not as sharp as I would like. I received my KME last night from 3 rivers and stayed up until 3am trying to get a good edge using the wet/dry sandpaper method. I was using the paper dry, maybe thats why I couldn't get that hair popping edge others have expereinced. Will try again tonight. Good luck.

[Bill Carlsen]

http://www.razoredgesystems.com/

This link should help. They make a nice little jig called the "arrowhead jig". They also sell a kit which uses Japanese water stones. I've been using the jig, as has Charlie Lamb, for about 35 years now but I found the water stones to be soft and they hollowed out after some use. I use the jig with DMT  stones and the heads come out as sharp as anything I have ever seen...a true razor edge, which I prefer. I sometimes use a file or a wheelie like device to get the edge to a burr and that is when the razoredge jig shines the best...turning that burr into a scary sharp edge that you can, literally, shave with.

[Bjorn]

I have tried must things; file and stone holders, 'paper sharpening wheel system' etc, etc. They all work.
What works best is lots of practice with whatever you choose to use.
Personally I'm back to plain filing till the head will cut some hair and then either strop on cardboard or leather, or simply an 'accusharp' till the head is really sharp.

[joebuck]

I use a single cut mill bastard file lightly flipping the burr back and forth till it flakes off then polish edge with Chromium Oxide on piece of leather.

[JEFF B]

same as joebuck mill bastard file real good then i use a steel to finish.  

[shawnee]

I also use a file for most of my broadhead sharpening, but for quick fixes, or for anyone who is "sharpening challenged", the accusharp is really hard to beat.

Like Bjorn says, the best thing is to practice until you become proficient with whatever system you are using.

[Blackhawk]

I am another "Accusharp" user and believer..."so easy even a caveman can do it".

[DJT]

Mark go to the KME website they sell it in a kit with stones.  if you have the holder they also sell loose stones and the customer service is great.  I have not use a better product for sharpening heads.  Incredibly well built entirely in the US, easy to use and gets your heads scary sharp.  Definitely try it.
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[SlowBowinMO]

[DTS]

Go to one of the sponsor's Alaska bowhunting supply and see the sharpener he has.

[Apex Predator]

I just bought a DMT broadhead sharpener from Three Rivers.  Works great on two blades with straight edges.  Razor edge in no time at all.

[zilla]

I use a file initially to get the angle correct. I finish with a Tru-Angle stone and strop it on leather.

[SuperK]

The Li'l Shaver does a great job on the 2-blade.  A Simmons "wheelie" works good on both 2 and 4 blade.  Never could keep the angles correct with a file without "help" from some kind of guide.

[Bjorn]

I'm back to free filing without guides or attachments followed by 'Accusharping'. The results speak for themselves..........I am hairless and the critters run and hide when they see me! LOL!! To each his own.

[BamBooBender]

Lol @ slowbowinmo, that's funny right there.    

[amicus]

Sharpening broadheads has been for me a very frustrating subject. I like to do thinks as easy as possible with the best results. I ve read all the sharpening threads. I started off with a 8" file, and it worked but I would take to much off. I ordered a KME from 3 rivers, tried it, sending it back today. For me, the angle on the KME was to high. I was using the wet/dry sandpaper method,it puts a nice polish on the edge but not sharp enough. I tried the lanskey sharpener and spent 40 minutes on one side and still couldn't get it to shave. I have done all this over the last couple of days. I realized that my sharpest results was from using a file. I went back to file and took it nice and slow and within 20 minutes I had an edge that would shave. For me the file is the easiest, fastest with the best results. And I am very sharpening challanged. Just thought I would share my experiences. Have a great day. Gilbert

[Landshark160]

I'll second the Razor Edge Systems Guide.  It's all I use.

[stickflngr]

Tru-angle type sharpners work very well. I make my own by cutting an 11 degree angle on both sides of a piece of wood then attached a set of files to one block for the initial angle then leather to another block for the polishing and can make all my 2 blade heads "scary sharp" in no time at all... Kenny