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Stay Sharp and KME will do what you need. They take a little practice but once you get it they sharpen heads extremely well.
Great I was doubting my purchase. I couldn't use it on my Iron Wills this year with the bleeders in. So I haven't had a chance to use it.I bought a KME last summer. It works great.
How do you like the Samurais Tom? I’m looking to get into a heavier arrow setup this offseason and they are one at the top of my list. The 200s. Have you taken anything with them yet? Now if I can figure out what arrow setup to pair with them...I bought a KME last summer. It works great. I had 150gr Samurai single bevel and the blades do need removed for the 150s. I now shoot 200 gr Samurai and those blades do not need removed.
Those Samurai are very sharp right out of the package but that KME takes them to a whole new level. Scary sharp!
Great I was doubting my purchase. I couldn't use it on my Iron Wills this year with the bleeders in. So I haven't had a chance to use it.
I ordered that jig they demo'd. It's cheap, simple and does a great job. If you go with a three blade, just use wet or dry paper and they'll shave. I just do two edges at once on paper. You cannot mess up the angle. I shoot Snuffers and that style is dummy proof to get an edge.I bought a KME for this purpose. I also got a Strop.
Over on another thread a guy was raving about "Wicked Edgh" expensive but looks simple.
The Hunting public did a show with the ranch fairy that went over sharpening and the equipment you need. They focused on real inexpensive stuff, which is nice to see.
How do you like the Samurais Tom? I’m looking to get into a heavier arrow setup this offseason and they are one at the top of my list. The 200s. Have you taken anything with them yet? Now if I can figure out what arrow setup to pair with them...
I'm happy with them so far. I only shot 1 deer with them (one season) and had excellent results. 200 pound buck and the head exited the heaviest bone of the far shoulder. Excellent blood trail and the deer went down in about 50 yards.How do you like the Samurais Tom? I’m looking to get into a heavier arrow setup this offseason and they are one at the top of my list. The 200s. Have you taken anything with them yet? Now if I can figure out what arrow setup to pair with them...
I ordered that jig they demo'd. It's cheap, simple and does a great job. If you go with a three blade, just use wet or dry paper and they'll shave. I just do two edges at once on paper. You cannot mess up the angle. I shoot Snuffers and that style is dummy proof to get an edge.
I use that jig for two blades but for a three blade Snuffer, Woodsman, I use 180 wet/dry paper, then 400, and 800, and strope leather. Lay paper flat on smooth surface and drag two blades at same time. Saves the angles.I was just looking at the three blade jig. I shoot Woodsman's and can get them sharp with a flat file, jewel stick, and strop but, with the 60deg angle they just don't feel 'scary sharp'. Does the steeper angle the jig creates make a big difference?
I use that jig for two blades but for a three blade Snuffer, Woodsman, I use 180 wet/dry paper, then 400, and 800, and strope leather. Lay paper flat on smooth surface and drag two blades at same time. Saves the angles.
Another vote for the stay sharp guides. She's cut herself twice now that all are knives aren't like butter knives.
for three blades like annihilators all you need is a packet of emery cloth with mixed grits. 200 to 1000 or 2000. Flat surface. Hold the BH with a glove and drag it across the surface point first. Flip 120deg, repeat. Flip 120deg repeat. Count strokes 10, 10, 10, 9, 9, 9...1,1,1. So this depending upon how dull or nicked. on 200, 600, 1000, 2000. You can also buy a flat piece of leather and some stropping compound, green would be good. If its still quite sharp when you start skip 200. Carful! Wear the gloves you can't cut.I'm glad someone asked about this since i just ordered my first one piece heads. Im switching from qad exodus to annihilator 100's. Ill be running a 100gr insert as well. Was just researching best ways to resharpen.
There are 2 good reasons to shy away from convex and concurve blades.For two blade, bleeders , or inserts. KME is great if you have straight blades. If you have curved blades get a Lansky sharpening kit with coarse, med, fine, and extra fine. Get a leather piece to strop on as well with compound - green. Drag backwards on the leather while moving to work with the curve.