keeping broadheads sharp?

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  1. FreundoWIhunter

    FreundoWIhunter Newb

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    i was just wondering how u guys keep ur broadheads sharp and ready for the hunt
     
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    octhereicome Weekend Warrior

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    G5 makes a sharpener for my montecs =] works wonders
     
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    FreundoWIhunter Newb

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    ok i have G5 strikers so wld they make a sharpener for that to u think??
     
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    octhereicome Weekend Warrior

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    they make a sharpener you can use for the strikers too but doesnt work as good on them
     
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    KodiakArcher Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I start the season with them SCARY sharp (I even take the brand new replaceable blades for my Strikers out of the package to hone and strop them sharper before installing them.) I lightly oil them before putting them in my quiver and then halfway through the season or whenever I go on a trip I'll pull all the blades again and restrop them. I found that my Lansky kit (down to super fine) works well on replaceable blades.
     
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    k thanks guys i appreciate the help....i never used to sharpen em but i think even my new ones could use a good sharpening after practice
     
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    KodiakArcher Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Once mine get shot into a target, even once, they are relegated to the "practice" pile. The blades get replaced before hunting with that head, or it remains a practice head.
     
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    BJE80 Legendary Woodsman

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    I use a file set on mine
     
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    ARYAN1 Weekend Warrior

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    G5 has a "flat diamond stone" you can use that they sell on their site
     
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    octhereicome Weekend Warrior

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    always good to keep them sharp
     

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