But spending a lot of money to test broadhead sharpness really isn't necessary. A couple of years ago I stumbled upon something that works for me that's pretty cheap. Pool noodles. Yep, the 5-6 foot long pool noodles made out of foam. You can get them in assorted colors and diameters, and they are best found this time of year. They typically cost a few dollars or less and occasionally you can really mop up on them for $10. In late summer they typically go on sale and you can get years of supplies for $5.
Using a sharp blade, I cut off a 2" section of the pool noodle for testing. I've found that this medium works pretty good for telling you how sharp a blade is. I test each blade by slicing down the side of the 2" section, then rotate it to a fresh spot for the next test. If a blade is sharp, it will pass through it like butter without dulling the blade. If it takes much pressure to cut the foam, it's not sharp enough. It works well for testing each blade of both mechanical and fixed broadheads. Running across the 2" section, I can probably make a few dozen cuts before I start to wear out the piece, then I just lop off another couple inches for fresh testing. You'd be surprised how often I've found one blade on a broadhead that wasn't near as sharp as the rest of them. It's also nice to confirm your work when you're sharpening your own heads. It makes me
when every blade is sharp enough to glide through with no resistance.Anyone else got any useful tips for testing broadhead sharpness?
