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Chisel-Point Fixed-Blade Broadheads

By Brian Strickland

Although expandable broadheads are very popular, it’s still hard to beat the consistency of a fixed-blade broadhead. Countless bowhunters today still prefer these time-tested heads on the end of their hunting arrows. The chisel-point style broadhead is a favorite among many bowhunters. They provide the necessary power and bone-splitting durability in virtually every bowhunting situation. Here’s a look at what this style of broadhead has to offer you this season.

If you’ve bowhunted for longer than a day, then you’ve heard of Muzzy, and their MX series is one to consider this season. The MX-3(three-blade) and MX-4 (four-blade) are both designed with Trocar Tips, and the ingenious blade-locking design allows the blades to be replaced once they’ve crushed the lungs of your unsuspecting prey. These low-profile heads provide ultra-sharp blades with up to 1.25 inches of “bad to the bone” cutting power.

The new Thunderhead Edge from NAP has all the features that have made the Thunderhead series a mainstay in the broadhead market. The exclusive straight/serrated Bone Saw, deep-set Diamize blades and patented Trophy Tip powers through game with ease. Add to this the tough-as-nails, aircraft aluminum, micro-grooved ferrule and a cutting diameter of 1.12 inches, and you have the complete tack-driving package.

The Crimsom Talon Hyper-Speed XT from MidAtlantic offers 11 rigid airfoils that are specifically designed to spin-stabilize the shot. In fact, the folks at MidAtlantic claim the faster the bow the more spin-stabilization; and in this era of hot bows, this is something to consider. Add to this the patented Spiral Kut Tip and six scary-sharp blades, and you have a broadhead that screws through flesh to create devastating wound channels.

Looking for uniqueness in a broadhead? Check out the Titanium Atom from Arrowdynamic Solutions. With the ferrule machined from solid titanium, this one-of-a-kind four blade-like system screams technology. The Flexible Razor Wire blades are made from a nickel titanium alloy called Nitinol that has the ability to be razor sharpened. Once these unique blades are easily locked into position, they have the ability to compress when they come into contact with bone, minimizing the loss of kinetic energy and promoting deeper penetration.

The hybrid chisel-point Ramcat from Smoke Broadheads offers a one-piece, stainless-steel ferrule that delivers 1.4 inches of cutting devastation. Its patented deep lobes in the cutting tip prevent wind planing and allow for solid field-point accuracy. Once delivered into flesh and bone, the lobes create a hydrofoil which in turn reduces friction. And unlike other broadheads, the Ramcat’s blades are razor sharp on both sides, which means the Ramcat will efficiently cut its way back out in the event the arrow does not fully penetrate through your target.

Grim Reaper’s Hades features Maxx Edge SS blades that uniquely step down in thickness from .035 to .020, which provides a combination of durability and sharpness that is second to none. Its V-notched Trocar steel tip doesn't hesitate to split flesh, and in the unusual event that a clean pass-through doesn't occur, the steel blades are sharpened on both edges, giving the Hades the ability to do damage in both directions.

The folks at Innerloc insist the Falcon broadhead is “fast, fierce and fatal!” This compact unit incorporates their popular and reliable Center Blade Locking System. When coupled with their exclusive B.A.T. (Blade Alignment Technology), which allows the broadhead to be perfectly tuned to any bow, you have a weapon that center-punches the 10-ring every time.

The Slick Trick Magnum incorporates aerodynamics, accuracy and penetration to produce a fixed-blade broadhead that flies like a dart. Its patented Alcatraz Bladelock system firmly locks the four razor-sharp Lutz Solingen German stainless-steel blades inside the ferrule, which produces a straight path from your bow to a waiting target. Its head-to-toe steel construction provides a durable foundation so the 1.12-inch cutting diameter blades can work their blood-letting magic.

If you’re looking for one of the toughest fixed blades on the market, then check out Trophy Taker’s Terminal T-Lock! Crafted from a single-piece, cut-on-contact ferrule and equipped with non-vented quiet blades, the T-Lock offers a level of bone-crushing power that is at the top of the broadhead food chain. Add to this the Terminal T-Lock’s blade-to-ferrule connection, .041-thick blades with a cutting diameter of 1.12 inches, and you have the stopping power of a freight train.

The wicked SaberMaxx broadhead incorporates a patented flight-stabilization design to enhance accuracy. The SaberMaxx’s unique blade serrations and devastating cutting ring deliver a huge wound channel that puts game down quickly and provides an ridiculously easy-to-follow blood trail.

Keeping fast bows in mind, the folks at Wasp created the Boss SST. Its compact aerodynamic ferrule offers reduced blade surface and perfect SST tip alignment. The result is a forgiving and accurate cut-on-contact broadhead that delivers heart-stopping penetration and bone-busting strength in one package.

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