How do you tell if your broadheads are sharp?

[DeerCamp]

I was just wondering how do you tell if your broadheads are sharp?

[Patriot]

I use replaceable blade Wasp Boss broadheads.  I assume they are sharp right out of the package an I only use them for hunting (don't attempt to resharpen or reuse).  Once they've been shot, I won't use them for hunting.
 
One thing you can do is take a sheet of paper and slide it along your blades.  The paper should cut with minimul resistance.

[howhill1]

two things i learned years ago were.
 
1. pull your blade slowly and lightly across your thumbnail if it slides across its too dull if it bites or grabs your good to go.(probably not recomended)
 
2. take an old picture frame and wrap it repeatedly with rubber bands. poke your broadhead through the rubber bands . if they're sharp you should have bands going everywhere

[allthingshunting]

while it seems like a logical assumption that all broadheads are sharp right out of the box, i have heard this can be unreliable, especially with off-brand broadheads.  I have heard of the rubberband trick, only using a single one and pulling the blade across.  If the band is cut with one pass and no sawing action, it is good for the most part.  Also, visually check for any knicks / defects in blade.  These will most affect sharpness and can usually be seen with naked eye.

[Panman1949]

If it shaves the wife's mustache, I hunt with it!![:D] Panman

[Woods Walker]

ORIGINAL: Panman1949

If it shaves the wife's mustache, I hunt with it!![:D] Panman

 
Well at least that's better than chest hair! [:D]

[mag30079]

There's 2 way I check;
1. As stated by Howhill, I drag the blade across my thumb nail, its just a subjective feel. I check my knifes this way.
2. Look at the blade edge. If you can see light on the edge its not sharp or has a nick.

[scottflesher]

I don't know about the chesthair comment. With chest hair, you're the only one who know's you've married sasquach, with a mustache, everyone knows LOL