While using a razor blade to remove the old fletching from my (carbon) arrow, I shaved into the carbon a little bit and took a s

[chowland28]

While using a razor blade to remove the old fletching from my (carbon) arrow, I shaved into the carbon a little bit and took a small little strip of carbon off. Will this arrow potentially blow up if I glue new fletchings on and shoot it? Or will I be alright?

[buckhunter]

Minor scratches and scrapes are normal when scraping the glue off an arrow. Anything into the carbon fiber and I would discard the arrow.

[mike0714]

DON'T use it! the carbon is compromised and could brake when you shoot hurting you.

[Bioguy01]

When in doubt, err on the side of caution when it comes to archery equipment.

[PAShooter]

It is hard to tell you what to do without first hand inspection of the arrow. But as others have said it is better to error on the side of caution. I use a fairly dull knife to remove fletching and feathers, it doesn't cut into the arrow if used properly. You now have an expensive vegetable stake.

[Dcast]

Throw it away. If you have never seen a carbon arrow explode and the resulting splintters look it up on youtube and you'll throw away $12 arrows all day long

[deerhunterrick]

Dcast, where do you find $12 carbon arrows?

[Dcast]

Deerhunterrick, All over, that is a midpriced arrow from what I've seen. I shoot Victory and they run around $9 a piece.

[1ojolsen]

Don't risk it.