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Post by steiny on Oct 7, 2012 19:31:59 GMT -5
Wondering if any of you guys re-sharpen the replaceable blades for your fixed blade broadheads, such as muzzy, etc. if you put one in the dirt, make a kill with it, etc.?
If so, what is your method of re-sharpening these small razor blades?
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Post by StingyRog on Oct 7, 2012 20:19:15 GMT -5
I use Muzzy 3 blade 125 grain. I always replace the blades after a shot. Why take the risk plus there so easy to change.
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Post by steiny on Oct 7, 2012 20:25:49 GMT -5
Yeah, I know, but I've got a bunch of old blades. You don't throw knives away when they get dull?
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Post by raporter on Oct 7, 2012 21:00:22 GMT -5
I always resharpen mine. Use several stones and finish them off with impregnated leather strop or buffing wheel. I use a short cutoff arrow with an old broadhead and either put one or two blades in it depending on whether it is a three of four blade. Hope that makes sense.
Sometimes I use sharpening sticks too.
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Post by realhunter on Oct 8, 2012 5:11:06 GMT -5
I use a Lansky
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Post by duff on Oct 8, 2012 5:12:38 GMT -5
Great topic, I was just thinking about that yesterday.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2012 6:29:36 GMT -5
If you want to save money, shut your vehicle off if you have to idle longer than 30 seconds or coast down hills on your way to your hunting spot. Buy new blades with what you save. Time wise you'll be way ahead. How many of you resharpen disposable razors that you shave with?
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Post by hornharvester on Oct 8, 2012 7:54:10 GMT -5
Ive resharpened Muzzy's for years with no failures. I use a stone to put edge bad on, then put the head together and spin it on an arrow to check and make sure they are straight. Ive actually shot 3-4 deer-hogs with the same head. Works for me, h.h.
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Post by raporter on Oct 8, 2012 8:29:06 GMT -5
Should have added to my response that I can shave hairs on my arm with any I resharpen. Try that with a new one.
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Post by themoose on Oct 8, 2012 9:12:35 GMT -5
I do resharpen them... I use a KME sharpener and finish them off with a strop... I use a Sharpie marker to cover the blade with ink, then sharpen (you can see that you sharpened complete surface of blade edge that way)... after stropping and testing to make sure they are sharp, I cover the edges with a small amount of vaseline to make sure they don't rust... Yeah, I can afford new blades, but I like knowing that I can keep my equipment in top notch shape... all "factory sharp" blades are not created equal... When I do go hunting I keep a small fly fishing box in my shirt pocket that carries at least three sets of blades, ferrules and washers, just in case I damage a broadhead... This all may be unnecessary, but gives me something to do when in camp after shooting hours.
TheMoose
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Post by omegahunter on Oct 8, 2012 11:04:42 GMT -5
Lansky here too.
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Post by Gunsafe on Oct 8, 2012 14:02:57 GMT -5
You can buy stones with the right angle for 3 or 4 blade broad heads .
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Post by steiny on Oct 8, 2012 19:38:49 GMT -5
Good ideas. I have a Lansky, will give that a try.
It's not about trying to save money, it's just "wanting to do it ourselves". If a guy was really trying to squeeze a buck, he should find another hobby besides hunting.
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Post by duff on Oct 8, 2012 20:11:40 GMT -5
Good ideas. I have a Lansky, will give that a try. It's not about trying to save money, it's just "wanting to do it ourselves". If a guy was really trying to squeeze a buck, he should find another hobby besides hunting. No joke! Been looking at boat blinds for duck hunting...salty! But with all the money I save from sharpening my own broadheads I think I will go ahead and spring for the upgrade  |
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Post by daneowner on Oct 8, 2012 21:22:06 GMT -5
From what i've experienced, in some brands, "NEW doesn't always mean SHARP"
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Post by goosepondmonster on Oct 9, 2012 8:25:11 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2012 19:40:28 GMT -5
lansky for me to i can get them sharper than new ones
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Post by smshinall on Oct 9, 2012 20:19:19 GMT -5
Haven't gotten one yet but the KME sharpeners look awesome. I got a whole mess of dull blades that have been shot into a block target a few times. No sense in throwing away quiver and foam dulled blades. Especially with the price of them. I have resharpened some slick trick magnum blades on a diamond stone before. Took a doe with it and worked just fine. Just lay the blade on a mirror and check for straightness and then spin test once installed!
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Post by imnatree on Oct 9, 2012 22:48:20 GMT -5
From what i've experienced, in some brands, "NEW doesn't always mean SHARP"  |
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