I didn't want to jack the VPA sharpening thread, but wondering if anyone can put up some slicktrick sharpening tips or pics?
I sharpen mine with a Lansky system, and go down to an ultra-fine stone. They get sharp, but not shaving sharp. I'd like to know where I'm screwing up. I enjoy sharpening them rather than buying new blades because A) I'm cheap, and B)it's fun. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
I would say you are just missing the final steps. After I am done with finest KME stone, I go to my ceramic crotch stick.
Now that I have a leather stropping block, that will be my final step.
I can get them shaving sharp off of ceramic stick, but I have to apply a little pressure. I want insanely sharp.
BTW- Your are not cheap. I prefer the term "fiscally prudent!"
I have the KME knife (not broadhead) sharpener. Could not use the stones with that since the stones would rub on the holder.
I ended up running the blades a few times though a Redi-Edge sharpener. Then, I took the wood handle off of the KME, put the blade in the holder and then used that setup to strop the blades on leather with some Herbs. That got them back to factory sharpness.
Noticed that Walmart is now handling ST's !!
Bloodtrail, I agree, the blades out of the package are sharp- I'm talking about after its gone through a deer (or more often, into a tree that was next to a deer). I won't shoot a head at an animal that has been been shot and not re-sharpenned or re-bladed.
Buffalo 1, I've been doing that for years, and have a stack of decent blades - too many. I want to re-use them for hunting. plus, as I said, I'm cheap, and sharpening is fun. one more thing to tinker with myself- which is where I get a lot of enjoyment out of bowhunting.
I understand what you are saying about mass number of blades and just enjoy resharpening blades.
I have the same affection for finding loss golf balls and cleaning them to either put them back into play or sell them. Buying new balls is easier and probably cheaper, but restoring give me some cheap entertainment. A restored Titleist Pro V1x is a sweet thing !!!
