Sharpening broadheads with a Worksharp

Sota · May 01, 2017, 04:36:00 PM

There have been posts on this before, but to those who have had success with sharpening their broadheads with a Worksharp device, what broadheads have you used 3 blade? 2 blade? Single bevel? I've played around a bit and it just doesn't work well for me but have heard others have good success, just curious.

kevsuperg · May 01, 2017, 06:22:00 PM

I've tried two blades on the original work sharp with no luck.
I shoot zwickeys and I get my best results with a tru angle file set and a strop

Longtoke · May 01, 2017, 07:34:00 PM

i have good results on deltas with an accusharp

Tedd · May 01, 2017, 08:33:00 PM

pc of crap. Threw mine way. A $40 1x30 bel sander from labor freight will work much better.

Matty · May 01, 2017, 10:55:00 PM

Mine works just fine but I don't use the guard or angle tool as a guide. Just do it by eye. Works great for me.

DesertDude · May 02, 2017, 12:25:00 AM

Owned one since they came out, bought the new model with wider belts. Super tool sharpened 100 of knifes and both 2&3 blade broad heads. Ymmv

DesertDude · May 02, 2017, 12:25:00 AM

Kevin Dill · May 02, 2017, 07:00:00 AM

Best power tool for blade sharpening I've ever owned. Have used it on kitchen knives, pocket knives, axes, hedge shears, scissors and chisels. I bought the Ken Onion edition and also bought the Blade Grinding Attachment. I can use the included angle guides if desired or can go freehand. I always freehand broadheads and have done both single and double bevel heads. I can take a broadhead from a fairly rough grind all the way to a fully polished mirror edge in a few minutes.

Some wiseguy asked me how well it works where there's no power. I told him it wasn't an issue. I just plug it into a wild currant bush.

May 02, 2017, 04:01:00 PM

I bought one several years ago jus to try on broadheads. I could not get my broadheads near sharp enough(I only shoot 2-blade heads) so I boxed it up and returned it!

Bisch

Cy14561 · May 03, 2017, 03:22:00 PM

I sharpen Simmons broad heads with it, they get razor sharp, cut halfway through my finger with one I had just sharpened

Bowwild · May 03, 2017, 06:38:00 PM

I've walked past these things for a few years. Wondered how they'd do on single bevel. Had high hopes for the answer here. No concensus. Phooey!

MarlinMark · May 03, 2017, 09:38:00 PM

If a fella can't sharpen a single bevel broadhead with a Ken Onion Worksharp then he needs more help than I can give in an internet post.

Kevin Dill · May 04, 2017, 05:50:00 AM

Bowwild...

I did the same as you for a couple years. I was pretty darned sure they were great based on reviews. One day I walked into a Woodcraft store and noticed they sold them. I inquired and pretty soon I had 3 guys (hobbyists who hang out there) show me the unit. We sharpened a dull Case pocket knife and a nicked-up wood chisel. We went through all the belt grits and ended up with a leather belt and polishing compound. The single-bevel chisel cleared a hairless path down the arm when done and my pocket knife was as sharp as a scalpel. Right then I knew the tool had the abilities. I bought one and learned on it as is the case with anything. They aren't magic but they will produce the results I want. I actually think they are about perfect for single-bevel blades. Though it adds extra cost, I think the blade grinding accessory attachment really increases the versatility and results the machine can give.

SteveB · May 04, 2017, 08:02:00 AM

I agree with Kevin. All I use on all my knives, 2 blades and scissors/shears. Even put a great edge on a $10 18" import machete. Was a bit of a learning curve but now takes seconds for a touch up. Bit longer changing belts for a rough job.

Bowwild · May 04, 2017, 04:14:00 PM

Uh, oh. I'm losing my reason for passing on these things.

All my life I've been attracted to bells and whistles. But at the same time I have to admit I generally go overboard....I will ring the bell but rarely get to the whistles. My Ford truck is way smarter than I am these days.

In most of my years of bowhunting (2-blade Bears) I used vertical "V" crock sticks with great success. However, the single bevel doesn't do so well on those. I've tried stones, and diamond hones. Still don't like the edge.

The single bevel maker (the one I use) says to use the little carbide-v "scrappers" and I have but I feel like I'm cheating the game I hunt. I have to admit though, nothing I've hit in the boiler room has been able to tolerate them for more than a 35-150 yard run.

Thanks, with Mother's day around the corner, my wife may need me to sharpen a couple of her knives? Don't worry, after 38 years I'm not going to get buy with that excuse!

Roy from Pa · May 04, 2017, 04:24:00 PM

All I use to sharpen anything is a stitched and loose buffing wheel. Takes a minute, if that long, to put a razor sharp edge on any edge.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zyhzNS90fQ

Bowwild · May 04, 2017, 04:33:00 PM

Just ordered the Ken Onion version. Saltier than the $79 original version but I watched a video and the differences are compelling.

I don't have a grinding wheel or buffer in my shop.