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I use 2 blade heads almost exclusively. Begin with a 6" ******* file and piece of 3" x 6" leather. I begin with the 6" file and make long swipes at a low angle (just above the ferrule) an not too much pressure, sharpening both sides. Once this angle is established, with light pressure I then make a new bevel on a sharper angle for about 10 strokes/side. Once you set this angle, I then use my leather strap and finish the point off. If it won't shave hair from my arm or leg, it isn't sharp enough. This produces a double bevel on each side of the blade and is quite adequate for hunting. Just be sure they will shave and don't settle for anything less. Once you have any technique down, it normally takes only a couple of minutes to sharpen a head.
Best of luck.
Doug Key
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I was taught many years ago how to sharpen zwickey broadheads. Start off using a large 10"-12" mill ******* file. Holding the arrow to your side, (if you are right handed, the arrow will fit under your right elbow, between your arm and side of your stomach), use the file going toward the inside part of the broadhead, (back of the head to the tip). Use ~10-15 strokes of the file following the edge of the broadhead. Look for the shavings coming off. On the angle, sometimes, you will see a mark develope on the center of the broadhead, (where your ferrel goes), where your file will drag across the center of the broadhead. That is a pretty good indicator that you are at the correct angle. Turn the broadhead over and repeat to the other side. That was for one side.
Now take your arrow and broadhead, place the nock of the broadhead against something solid. This will leave you looking at the tip of the broadhead. Using your left hand hold on to the left side of the blade, be careful! This is where most accidents happen.
Take the file and go down the right side of the broadhead, front to back. You will see the shavings coming off. Take enough off until you see a thin sliver of the broadhead holding on to the edge of the broadhead. Stop that is enough. Turn the broadhead over adn continue the other side. Remember to leave that little piece of metal hanging. Once you have done both sides, take a smooth stone and strop the broadhead until you see that little piece of metal come off. That should give you a great sharp broadhead.
A new file will always work better than an old file and a larger file will give you more control of the file and keep your fingers away from the sharp edges.
Good Luck!
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I've used a Lansky on 2 blade heads before with great results. You will sometimes have to change the angle that the broadheads come with from the factory, but once you have done that just work your way down to the finest stone you have and you should get good results.
I also use a Lansky on by 3 blade Magnus Snuffers with good results. You can lay two edges on the stone at the same time and get good results. The first time you sharpen them you will have to spend some time on them with the coarse stone in order to change the angle of the edge, but once you have done that it should be pretty easy.
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