How To Sharpen Single Bevel Broadheads (Step By Step)

Hunting season is over, but the memories are still fresh in your mind. It’s been a great year in the field, taking down elk, deer, and hogs with your trusted gear. But now it’s time to get ready for next year, and one of the most important things for you to learn is how to sharpen single bevel broadheads.

So, how do you sharpen single-bevel broadheads? Firstly, take the broadhead, hold it horizontally and move the jug in an upward as well as downward motion for some time. Now, stop sharpening whenever you see burr beginning to accumulate behind the bevel. Finally, you may test the sharpness by running the bevel along the hair on your arms.

Plus, I’ll give you a step-by-step process for sharpening broadheads in this post. I’ll also address a few crucial queries for your convenience.

Follow along as you learn about:

Single Bevel Broadhead

The single bevel broadhead is a broadhead that’s sharp on both sides, but only one side is sharpened. It has a single-edged blade that’s designed to cut through the air and puncture your target.

Besides, it’s a versatile tool that can be used for hunting, fishing, or even pruning trees. The heads are also easy to sharpen, so you won’t have to worry about them dulling during use.

Here’s How To Sharpen Single Bevel Broadheads

Sharpening broadheads is fairly simple, but there are some tips and tricks you should be aware of before starting. Let’s check them out

  • You can use a knife-sharpening jig to clamp the broadhead so that it remains in place horizontally.
  • Now the most important part is to align and maintain the sharpening stone on your bevel while rubbing. Because if you start rubbing it in an unbalanced manner, you won’t get it as sharp as you want.
  • After a few minutes, you’ll be able to feel a little bit of burr by touching the bottom of the bevel. 
  • Continue sharpening by moving upward and downward.
  • Stop sharpening as soon as you notice burr building up all the way down the bevel.
  • Afterward, take a stone and hold it flat under the bevel. Drag the stone to cut off the burr.
  • Finally, you can trim some hair off your arm or leg to test the bevel’s sharpness.

How Do You Sharpen Cutthroat Single Bevel Broadheads?

Sharpening cutthroat single-bevel broadheads is a multi-step process. You will need multiple grits to sharpen a cutthroat single bevel to gain a nice sharp edge. It’s like you need to start with a coarse grit, then move to a medium grit, and finally finish with a fine grit.

For greater comprehension, let me lay down the procedure step-by-step for you below.

  • The first step is to use a coarse grit stone like 240 and 400 to remove the excess metal and get the head back down to its original shape.
  • Start off by rubbing the bevel through coarse grit to correct the edges since you won’t receive them sharply from the factory.
  • After that, you better use 800 grit diamond plates and move the bevel in a back-and-forth motion to flatten the edges.
  • Use moderate pressure and pull the blade back and forth across the surface of the stone, keeping your angle consistent.
  • Repeat this process until you see a burr on either side of the bevel’s edge.
  • Using the same grit, break off the burr from the edge by rubbing it gently while keeping the bevel level.
  • Apply the same back-and-forth motion with 1200 grit to erase the scratches that the 800 grit left on the bevel.
  • Finally, use an ultra-fine 2500 grit to polish your broadhead and give it that perfect edge!

FAQ

What does point weight on a broadhead mean?

Point weight is the measurement of how heavy the tip of a broadhead is. It is measured in grains and one grain equals 1/7000 of a pound.

How much thicker blade of broadhead should I select?

Choose a broadhead with a blade that is at least 0.03 thick. It is possible to choose a blade with an even higher thickness.

Can a single bevel broadhead penetrate through bones?

Single bevel broadheads are made for penetration through bones because they are sharpened on only one side. They will cut easily through flesh but will also cut through bone with ease because their blades are thicker than those found on expandable broadheads.

Conclusion

Broadheads are a great way to increase the efficiency of your hunting trip. They help you cut through tough hides and bones, making it easier than ever before to get that trophy buck on the wall. 

However, if you want to make sure that they always stay sharp, then this guide should help show how to sharpen single-bevel broadheads.

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