I have tried several different methods and can't seem to put a suitable edge on my Simmons Interceptors.  I have tried a Lansky-style system, tried using a round file, and tried using an AccuSharp clone.  The round file gave the best edge out of all of them, but it still wasn't sharp enough to hunt with.  Anyone got any suggestions or know of some threads I can look at?  Thanks.

Matt

round file? Do you mean like a chain saw chain file? I use a 6 inch flat bastard file then touch up on a diamond hone. Sometimes I'll use the carbide sharpeners like an accusharp

Stikker they say wheelie type sharpeners work great for those,I had the same problem last year, I traded mine to carbon caster on this site.

Get you some eskimos

Night Hawk does it just like Byron Furgason tells you to in his book . Those are some wicked looking heads. Byron lovesem

Matt,
I've been shooting the 190 Interceptors for years and, by far, the easiest way is with the "wheelie" sharpener that Jerry sells. It only cost about 7 or 8 dollars and will get them shaving sharp. After that, you can hone with a few strokes from a crock stick and the job will be done. Just look on the Simmons site.
Good luck,
Bob

cookie I'm fighting with some deltas as we speak!!!

Yea I use a lansky on delta eskimos and some wolverines I got. Takes me all summer to getm sharp but after I get it right their just like a knife and easy to resharpen after I miss a deer   I put a 25 degree angle on mine.  Now that that angle is there they are  easy for me to get ready for season.

listen to Bob. He knows of what he speaks. I also use the wheelie and it works great. Also use the sharpie and can get them shaving sharp with that too.

Danny

Never used a wheelie but it sounds like they work great. I use an 8" bastard file for my magnus heads. Does a great job. I almost got in a fight with a lansky once because it gave me so much trouble. Justin

Do those Simmons heads have that convex curve to the edge? I can't sharpen a curved head very well either. Maybe consider going to a straight edged head.

I think part of the problem is trying to remove too much material with a stone (Lansky)! Most broadheads need the angle changed regardless of the shape you need a method to do that quickly, but keep the edge flat, no radius. If the edge is not flat it will never be sharp.Use a File for the angle change and be very careful that the filed portion remains flat. then finish with the Lansky.
Bob

Matt,

Click the following links.  One is a how for the Simmons Wheel Sharpener done by JC.  I use zwickey heads and have always used a lansky.  I have no problem getting them sharp, but I could see that the simmons would be difficult to sharpen with the lansky because of the concaved blade.

Lansky Sharpener
http://tradgang.com//noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=000077
Simmons Wheel Sharpener
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=31;t=000320;p=1

Yeah, the problem I am having is indeed with the concave shape of the head.  That's ok though, I will just learn how to sharpen them! I really like these heads though and I will definitely give the wheelie sharpener a go.   Thanks for all the help guys.  

Matt

where do you get the Lansky system

Tadpole,

Lansky has a website you can order from directly (www.lansky.com).  You can also get them at most of the large sporting goods stores like Cabelas.

James