In this project I wanted to see if I could make a broad head arrow from a stainless steel spoon.

Things you will need:

A stainless steel spoon
Hack saw
Drill and metal drill bits
Small blow torch
Strong glue
Spray paint

Step 1: Flatten Spoon

Using a butane gas powered blowtorch, heat up the spoon and gently flatten with a hammer. This will make the steel brittle but, as this is an arrow head and not a knife, it doesn't matter too much.

Once flat draw out the shape ready for cutting,I filled in the parts I wanted to remove to make it easier to see.

Step 2: Shaping the Spoon

Drill two holes in the spoon to help with cutting the back part of the shape. Then use a hacksaw to shape the spoon as per the outline drawn earlier.

Step 3: Smoothing and Edging

Using a selection of files, build up an edge along the two front sides making sure you build edges top and bottom. Once you are happy with the edges smooth off the arrow head with wet and dry sandpaper.

Step 4: Attaching to the Arrow

I have used an aluminium arrow in this example which has a screw in practice head. Remove the head and place firmly in a vice so you could cut a notch down the center with a hack saw. This is where the broad head will eventually sit.

Remove the broad head from the spoon but cutting it off straight about 5 cm below the back V section.