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Online gordydog

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sharpening Simmons
« on: December 19, 2012, 08:33:00 AM »
How do you guys like to sharpen your Simmons Shark broadheads?

Offline steadman

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Re: sharpening Simmons
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2012, 09:03:00 AM »
I use the Rada wheel sharpener. Works great for me.
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Re: sharpening Simmons
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2012, 09:47:00 AM »
Do a search there are a few threads on how to do them.
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Offline Rob W.

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Re: sharpening Simmons
« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2012, 11:52:00 AM »
I lay the grind down a bit with a chainsaw file then use the wheelie for final edge and touch ups.
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Offline Mr.Magoo

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Re: sharpening Simmons
« Reply #4 on: December 19, 2012, 12:01:00 PM »
The RADA (wheelie) works well.  I use the "Steel Master" sold by Simmons.

This is also a nice tutorial on youtube ...
 

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Re: sharpening Simmons
« Reply #5 on: December 19, 2012, 12:22:00 PM »
Ive been using the grind method on the "how to " page here and finishing with the smiths diamond hone followed by the ceramic stick by smiths.I will be getting a steel master soon though,as everyone says they are the bomb.

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Re: sharpening Simmons
« Reply #6 on: December 19, 2012, 01:18:00 PM »
I use a half round file and then leather strop. Sometimes I use a mild polish on the stop, flitz or even toothpaste but usually not needed. I have gotten to where I can take a 165 land shark from dull to hair popping sharp in just a few minutes. I have a steelmaster and it works well also but I can get them just as sharp now by hand after a little practice.

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Re: sharpening Simmons
« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2012, 01:27:00 PM »
I use the Chris Spikes  aka landshark160 method.  Get them scary sharp.  
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Re: sharpening Simmons
« Reply #8 on: December 19, 2012, 05:18:00 PM »
does the accusharp work pretty good?
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Re: sharpening Simmons
« Reply #9 on: December 19, 2012, 06:25:00 PM »
Supposedly, Simmons is coming out with a new sharpener. Peace!

Offline LongbowArchitect

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Re: sharpening Simmons
« Reply #10 on: December 19, 2012, 06:30:00 PM »
The AccuSharp works extremely well on 2-blades.  It's almost too easy.  I also use mine on my skinning knife when I'm halfway thru an elk.  They're amazing.  You can also purchase a sharpener similar to Accusharp from Ace Hardware that is designed for scissors that works wonders on single bevel broadheads.  Just finish them up by stropping on leather.

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Re: sharpening Simmons
« Reply #11 on: December 19, 2012, 07:10:00 PM »
Accusharp and a ceramic stick works well. fast and easy.

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Re: sharpening Simmons
« Reply #12 on: December 19, 2012, 08:37:00 PM »
cool!
I've used an accusharp many times...with pretty good results.

Just never tried it on a edge with a shark type curve.

Good to know it works
...might have to get me some...   :rolleyes:
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Re: sharpening Simmons
« Reply #13 on: December 19, 2012, 10:33:00 PM »

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