Sharpening help...

[BassBow]

Hello,

I am new to sharpening broadheads. I just bought some Woodsmans from three rivers.

What is the best method for sharpening these puppies? On the 3 river site they use a three step process. I want to have the right tools...so I am looking to you all for advice. Thanks!

[Lost Arra]

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[BassBow]

Thanks! I know this would be great if my computer would allow me to view them.

I guess what I am getting at is, what are the essential tools that a novice needs to get sharpening???

[Todd Cook]

For a 3 blade I use a 10 inch mill file and a piece of leather. That's it. I put the heads on a shaft, lay the file flat on 2 blades, sort of diagonally. Push the file away from you, back to tip. Start out with moderate pressure and get a lighter touch as you go along. Finish with just the weight of the file. Then, put the leather on a tabletop, piece of glass, tile ,ect. pull the broadhead towards you, back to tip. Just a few light strokes to remove the burr. If done right, they will CUT!! Good luck.

[Kris]

One simple way is to run the Woodmans backward over the file, preferably the largest mill bastard you can find.  Quality of the file makes a difference, buy new and retain just for BH's.  Lighten your strokes as you progress.  You can leave as is or stop per you tastes.  

Good luck!

Kris

[Biathlonman]

I use a 12" mill bastard file.  1 stroke, turn, stroke.  21 total.  Then the same with a crock stick and they'll flat wipe the hair off your arm.