If you are worried about Rust.. do a Stainless Steel Slick Trick Standard.... I only shoot 50 lbs. at 28.5" draw... the Standard works NICELY!

 

I’ll take a look at them!

 

If you want a high quality head that doesnt rust I would look at Day six gear. Excellent steel, Bryan actually goes into why they didnt use A2 in their design

 

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It’s the metal, Grizzlystik is a cheaper metal doesn’t hold an edge gets chatter. Similar, price points. But the IronWill is way out in front on the physical aspects of which is made better.

 

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With them using a fairly hard steel and the blade being curved how do you easily sharpen them up? There’s no way I’d be able to free hand that myself.

 

Iron will is definitely a higher quality head, yes I have used both. I wouldn't be too worried about rust on a short hunting trip. Just try and keep them oiled and dry them off at camp.

 

You can always oil the steel, take a look at the Kudupoint heads, I recently made the switch and have not looked back.
happy hunting

 

Grizzlystiks metal is a joke for broadheads IMHO. A complete misapplication of steel qualities.

Personally, I'd go Day Six for the rust reason, VPA S7 series, Tuffhead S7, Cutthroat S7 at that price range. Or save yourself some money and get Evolution, Sawtooth A2, Alien Archery, Cutthroat, Exodus, Tooth of the Arrow as the animal won't know the difference.

 

I can’t speak for the other heads. IW recommends putting mineral grade food oil on the heads before you hunt with them to protect against rust. I hunted with them last year, no issues with rust yet

 

I throw some chapstick on my IW heads after sharpening. I got rained on a bunch last season and only had a tiny amount of surface corrosion on one blade after the full season. Nothing that concerns me in the least.

 

I use to throw some veggie oil on muzzy that I hunter with years ago. I expect a cheap ass broadhead to rust but not 110 a 3 pack. Maybe I’m expecting too much.

 

Also, man the Grim Reaper 125 Micro Hades 3b is a wicked head. I wouldn't hesitate putting it through any animal in North America

 

Yea it is and nor would I.

 

whats interesting is everyone oils just the blades...how many of you all take the blades off the ferrule? i do for sharpening customers heads and let me tell you the amount of rust underneath the ferrule is a lot. while that part isnt slicing it is an integrity part of the head if that gives away...

 

whats interesting is everyone oils just the blades...how many of you all take the blades off the ferrule? i do for sharpening customers heads and let me tell you the amount of rust underneath the ferrule is a lot. while that part isnt slicing it is an integrity part of the head if that gives away...

Great point and great post, daddio.

 

I really can't wrap my head around why they don't put a coating on the blades.

 

110 bucks for 3 broadheads and you’d expect that.

 

I have asked about a blade coating several times. He said they have "tossed around the idea". It's already done on their knives, so there shouldn't be many obstacles-other than increased price.

which at that point for a high dollar makes sense to go day 6. $120 already for 3 add another $10 now $130. I could see doing a once in a lifetime hunt maybe.

and before you guys get mad and say I am a iron will hater. That is further f

I’ve sold several Iron will broadheads at the two previous shops I’ve worked and managed. Neither of these company’s pay me. I’m just telling you all what I see

 

which at that point for a high dollar makes sense to go day 6. $120 already for 3 add another $10 now $130. I could see doing a once in a lifetime hunt maybe.

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Do you have a single 150gr Evo X you would sell? I have been wanting to see one in person.

 

@Gideon007 i do not bud

 

Ouch

 

Our A2 tool steel with cryogenic treatment and triple temper is far superior to stainless steels for it's ability to cut through bone without damage. The combination of hardness, edge retention, and impact strength is unmatched. I've been hesitant to add a coating, since it would likely scratch off over time and our heads have a lifetime warranty. I just got back from an Alaska caribou hunt and it rained most days. We coat the blades with mineral oil at our factory and this was enough to keep them from rusting. We have a blade oil pen for easy re-application over time. In my opinion, the superior performance passing through an animal is worth the reduced corrosion resistance vs. stainless steel, since this is very manageable.

 

Our A2 tool steel with cryogenic treatment and triple temper is far superior to stainless steels for it's ability to cut through bone without damage. The combination of hardness, edge retention, and impact strength is unmatched. I've been hesitant to add a coating, since it would likely scratch off over time and our heads have a lifetime warranty. I just got back from an Alaska caribou hunt and it rained most days. We coat the blades with mineral oil at our factory and this was enough to keep them from rusting. We have a blade oil pen for easy re-application over time. In my opinion, the superior performance passing through an animal is worth the reduced corrosion resistance vs. stainless steel, since this is very manageable.

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What if the warranty excluded coating wear?

 

Iron wills as you’ve already read, will rust., chap stick helps but attracts dirt. I use German kenetics and have not had an issue. Nor have i had to coat them with anything.

 

I have Iron Wills, had them out in the rain and snow without issues. I usually wipe all my gear off when I get in though. Never bothered putting anything on them.

 

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It's a losing game for him. If someone wants a similar design without the fear of corrosion there are plenty of options out there.

I suppose push come to shove you could hit it with a can of desert tan Rustoleum if you want a quick way to stop surface rust and make it look like a tuffhead. People rattle can bows and arrow shafts why not the broadhead too 😂.

 

Out of those 2 ironwill. I've seen grizzly stiks chip to pieces on the chert around here.


If I wanted a single bevel I'd grab an alien v2. That is one nasty head.

 

Rage Trypans don’t rust
Made of tiatanioum and steel blades

cold steel plastic broadheads don’t rust either.

 

My Steel Force, single-bevel broadheads are made from 420 stainless steel. They come razor sharp from the package and still are after practicing with them for weeks.

 

IW all the way. In terms of "rust" a light coat of WD 40 Specialist Corrosion Inhibitor is all you need. I just found an IW that I shot through a pig the other day. It had been laying outside in the weather for 2 weeks. Only a few specs of discoloration on it. the extra 20 seconds it takes after sharpening doesn't really bother me.