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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: thomas h on April 17, 2011, 12:23:33 pm

Title: need advise
Post by: thomas h on April 17, 2011, 12:23:33 pm

i received some abowyer trade points in a trade there brand new  , my question is  what is the best way to sharpen these  my  lansky  knife sharpening stones don't seem to work very well  any advise would be great.

Title: Re: need advise
Post by: seabass on April 17, 2011, 01:15:05 pm

i used an accu-sharp for my trade points.i want to say mine aren't abowyer.i got mine from rudder bows.hope this helps,steve

Title: Re: need advise
Post by: JW_Halverson on April 17, 2011, 05:21:05 pm

You can use a bench grinder to rough in the bevels.  Just be doggone sure to dip them in water every few seconds to keep the material cool or you will mess up the temper of the steel.  Once you have most of the bevel done on the grinding wheel your Lansky should do better. 

I use the Gatco sharpener on my broadheads, similar to the Lansky, but with wider stones for more contact.  Something nice about repeating the exact same angle on every stone stroke, ya know?

Title: Re: need advise
Post by: Hillbilly on April 17, 2011, 05:41:49 pm

I like to use a small flat file for sharpening trade points, assuming they've already got a bevel on them.