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Longtrad
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Recommend me a file!

#1 Post by Longtrad »

I have been using a mystery file for the last couple years and it is started to get worn down. I am looking to replace it and would love to hear your input. sooooo what file or files would you recommend?

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Graps
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#2 Post by Graps »

Nicholson is a good file.
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#3 Post by joe harrod1945 »

metal file,finger nail file,.wood file

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#4 Post by Longtrad »

Just a Metal file for broadheads. I never gave it much thought before as to what makes one file better than another, But I figured someone here would have good advice. Maybe I'm overthinking it and a file is just a file.

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#5 Post by Captainkirk »

Well, 3Rivers sells some specialty files for broadhead sharpening. I used the Stay Sharp I got from Ron on a whetstone followed by a diamond stone...they get pretty darn sharp.
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#6 Post by Elkman »

The Simmons Sharks website has a selection of broadhead sharpening accessories. Files, diamond and ceramic rods, etc.
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#7 Post by Longtrad »

I ordered a big 12 inch Nicholson single cut bastard file. that aught to work some metal off in a hurry.

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#8 Post by Graps »

That will work good.
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#9 Post by Longtrad »

got the file in the mail yesterday and it works perfect for my needs. It's wide enough that I can drag a 3 blade broadhead downs its length to sharpen it, and I'm sure it will make quick work of all that extra metal on the tip of new Zwickys.

I tested it out on my practice vpa 3 blade and it got it shaving in just a handful of strokes per side.

I wish I would have got this earlier and quite messing around with that old beat up file I was using.

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#10 Post by Grizzly »

They are great for machetes also.
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