Quick video on file sharpening a broadhead.
Just a quick video on how I sharpen a broadhead. In this case it's a Zwickey Eskimo. From a new, factory edge to shaving sharp in a couple of minutes per head. Notice I start filing the flatter bevel out at the tip, reducing the metal thickness, then slow down and work the entire edge, blending it all together...finishing with a round file to give the small little serrations that Hill would do by dragging a file corner down the edge. I do all subsequent touchups with the round file once the new head has the edge set.
I use a bit of force at the beginning, and that, coupled with the fast filing will build up enough heat in the metal to soften the hot melt glue on the shaft taper so I have to be careful. You can hear the tone change of the filing pressure as it lightens and I finish with light strokes back to front in the off-side so my serrations face forward. This gives the edge the look that is seen in my previous post on That Files Edge.
Copy and paste the link to my channel.
https://youtu.be/xWTndSbxNgk?si=hic0glSoZWbUk6Bw
Soon to come...making arrows in the Hill style
Shoot Straight.
Excellent video is better than a thousand words, thank you!
ReplyDeleteExcellent video,thanks Nate! I can see i take WAY more time sharpening mine then you do!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nate! This looks a lot like how IFred Bear sharpened his in some of his old hunting videos. It's way faster and simpler than anything I ever tried! Good tip with the heat and the hot melt.
ReplyDeleteDo you prefer a specific type of file? I'm not very familiar with files overall...
I will definitely practice sharpening like that. Great demonstration, Nate, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI use a basic Nicholson mill bastard 10-12" for the majority, then finish with a Husqvarna chainsaw mill file and a round 7/32" chainsaw file
ReplyDeletePerfect, thank you again!
DeleteNice Vidieo
ReplyDeleteYep! file sharpening is plenty good enough-I do simular but havn't tried the chain saw file -just go to light strokes with the big mill bastard file
Have to try the chain saw file
More great info Nate. Readers should note that the relationship between Nate's arm and the file. .. straight line and no bending of the wrist. This prevents rounding of the edge and results in a sharper edge.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to mention that I use Grobet files exclusively. They far outlast any other brand and cut quick. I like a smooth cut over a bastard cut.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the personal lessons many moons ago, Nate! For folks new to file sharpening of broadheads and later find this blog, laminated heads are thicker near the tip and take more time to establish the bevel sharpness there. I struggled with Eclipse broadheads when I got started and Nate showed me how to work those like he does his Zwickeys. Proper technique, as Charlie pointed out to keep the wrist straight, will help to prevent frustration learning to file sharpen - been there and didn't have good time.
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