Sharpening Three Blade Heads ???

[Dan Landis]

How does everyone sharpen their 3 blade heads?  I lay them flat on a file, do all 3 sides, then progress to finer stones laying them flat.  While this gets them sharp, they are not shaving sharp.  How do others get them razor sharp?

[Rock 'N Bow]

For me, a file followed by an extra fine stone and cardboard gets the job done. They will not feel razor sharp due to the steep angle but they will certainly shave hair easily. The key is to use very light pressure as you progress.

[drewsbow]

diamond stone med then fine with heavy to lite pressure as you progress , finish with leather strope and rouge

[nek4me]

I have used the Tru-angle R3 ceramic hone to resharpen and touch up Thunderhead 3 blade broadheads. Don't see why it wouldn't work for fixed blades.

[Nomadstalker]

They wouldn't shave for me  until I went to leather strop and rouge after a fine file and oilstone.

[Drewster]

I do the same a drewsbow.........and I have a deer in the freezer already this year to prove it works.

[smokin joe]

Chainsaw raker file. Countdown method starting at 10 strokes per side going down to one and getting lighter as I go. I then use the smooth steel edge of the raker file like a butcher's steel and use the countdown method. Shaving sharp every time....and i mean scary sharp.

[Tim Finley]

I count down also, first with a file and then with an old Schrade Hone Steele and sometimes a crockstick . I can carry these in my fanny pack and resharpen in the field .

[Warden609]

File pressure was always a problem for me with three blades. I always pushed way to hard. Great tips above.

[Stumpkiller]

Fine single cut file to a fine edge.  

Then I use a Norton scythe stone to put a slight hollow ground along the edges.  Laying the curve of the stone between two edges of the head and working with sharpening oil.

 

[billy dryden]

I use a  Diamond jewel stick. When each blade will pop a rubber band held between your thumb and pointer finger there sharp enough.

[Jakeemt]

I use a set of Arkansas stones coats 10 times each side 20 medium and 40 fine. As mention light pressure is key. If

[Charlie Lamb]

Don't forget that we have an awesome "How To" forum with a wealth of handy information. I did a video that's on there and although the quality isn't the best it clearly shows how I achieve shaving sharp 3
blades. Here's a link.
  Sharpening 3 blade broadheads

[Buckeye1977]

I use a mill bastard file and ceramic stick

[Dan Landis]

Thank you all for the response.  Found the video to be quite helpful.

[Zradix]

Sent you an email.

[Terry Green]

Depends on the head...some need a belt sander to level the bevels 1st....

With level bevels....jewel stick, diamond stone, fill....all work if applied properly.

[Mint]

Finalize by using very fine grit wet sandpaper. it takes off that final burr and they will easily shave hair.