What makes this tip different are the three sharp razor blades imbedded within.  This enables the Trocar tip to smash through bone yet slice like a scalpel on muscle or tissue.  Further examining the tip reveals the three razor blades are inline with the main mechanical blades to aid in providing maximum penetration.

I got to witness this first hand on my very first trip hunting with the Grim Reaper Razortip.  I had just witnessed a very large buck grunting and in heavy pursuit of a doe just out of range.  

I immediately heard rustling coming from the opposite direction.  I turned in my stand expecting another buck but was amazed to see two coyotes coming my way.  I readied for the shot as the first and largest coyote approached slightly quartering towards me.  I picked the approaching shoulder as my target and sent the arrow on its way.  

Upon impact the large coyote barked with rage as the Trocrazor Tip smashed through his front shoulder blade continuing through his lower chest cavity and into the ground.  He immediately tried to spin on his front leg to turn and bite the attacking arrow but crumpled to the ground on the immobilized shoulder and leg.  Not bad on my first hunting adventure with the Razortip.

Blade System

The Razortip utilizes a 'Locknotch' blade retention system to keep the blades closed upon release and during flight.  The secret to the system is a retention ring, spring and slotted cup.  

As the broadhead is screwed onto the shaft the slotted cup compresses the spring.  This in turn increases tension of the retention ring which seats itself within a notch on the backside of the blade keeping it in the closed position.  The spring also acts as a shock absorber keeping the blades closed during release.  

This design requires less energy for the blades to open on impact thereby retaining valuable kinetic energy to maximizing penetration.  Also, as the blades fully deploy the retention ring seats into a second notch within the lower backside of the blade.  This action aids in keeping the blades open and also allowing you to use the Razortip as a fixed blade

Characteristics other than the 'Trocrazor Tip' which set the Grim Reaper Razortip above other heads include the following:

Extended Tip - The tip of the head extends ½" ahead of the blades preventing deflection on angled shots.  The razor tip also cuts a channel for the main blades further alleviating the deflection on quartering shots and increasing penetration.

No Rubber bands or O rings -- I despise having to change blades in the field which require rubber bands or O rings to keep them closed.  These bands or rings have a tendency to become brittle over time and sometimes break especially while assembling. 

Testing

Tests were conducted on a windless day outside with targets placed at 20, 30 and 40 yards.  The Razortips were used as mechanicals in a closed position although as noted earlier they can be used as fixed broadheads in an open position.   For the test the 100 grain broadhead was mounted on a 28.75" Easton ACC 360 shaft.  The head spun perfectly when checked on a spin tester.  The total weight of this setup came in at 410 grains.  To test accuracy the Razortip was shot from a 2003 Bowtech Patriot Dually set at 70 pounds and chronograph at 295 fps.  This calculates a little over 79 ft. pounds of kinetic energy.  At all yardages the head flew true, just like my fieldpoints.  Several shots into the target produced several of the "none too familiar clank sound".  Meaning one arrow actually touch another while striking the target.

Penetration was exceptional when conducted on a compressed layered target.  When the heads were visually checked on the backside of the target they were found to be in the closed position.  I was puzzled at first but upon inspecting the back of the target I could clearly see the 1 3/8" cut.  The sudden stop from the action of the target had caused the blades to retract.  This I feel is of no distraction from the overall performance of the head in a true life hunting environment.

The durability test consisted of shooting at a treated two by eight at a distance of approximately 10 feet.  At this distance I felt I could get a good feeling on how the head would perform at maximum kinetic energy and velocity.  Upon release the "smack" revealed the head was buried up to the bottom collar.  The mechanical blades were a little over half way deployed giving me an indication that they were opening very quickly.  The Trocrazor tip made it within 1/8" of coming out the other side, but you have to remember that this was a "treated" two by eight, much tougher than a non-treated version.  A second shot created the same results as the first again showing quick deployment of the blades.  I felt confident this head could be used again by just changing the blades.  

Out of the Package  

The heads come fully assembled and ready for hunting.  The Trocrazor as well as the main blades were extremely sharp.  After several test shots into the compressed target I disassembled the heads to see just how easy they would be to reassemble after replacing all blades.  A special tool is included to help unscrew the tip to replace the blades.  It is also needed to tighten the tip in order to line up the blades with the main blades.

Overall Score  

Design 4.5 out of 5
The overall design of the head is one of the best that I have seen for a mechanical.  The 'Trocrazor Tip' combines the strength of a chisel head with the sharpness of a scalpel producing a cutting path of 1 3/8'.  I also like the fact that you can replace not only the main blades but the razor blades in the Trocar tip as well.  When replacing blades the Pivoting ring can be a little tricky to turn when two of the three blades have been replaced. But with practice it becomes easier.  The 'Locknotch' blade retention system is an ingenious way of keeping the blades in the closed position until impact. 

I also give high marks that you do not have to buy two different heads depending on the weight you prefer.  By adding an additional collar the Grim Reaper Razortip was increased to 125 gr. 

Toughness 4.5 out of 5
Shooting into a treated 2 by 8 awarded me a high confidence factor when using this head on big game.  The fact that no breakage of the main ferrule occurred is a great indication of just how tough this mechanical is. 

Sharpness 4.5 out of 5
Even after several trips through of the compressed layered target the heads were sharp enough to cut the skin on the end of my finger.    

Accuracy 5 out of 5
These heads fly with the accuracy of fieldpoints.  I will have no trouble using them on any size game out to 40 yards.

I feel this is the best mechanical head that I have tested to date.  The Trocrazor Tip did a number on that coyote's front shoulder completely destroying it.  The fact that this broadhead combines two sets of replaceable blades along with a very tough head and two weight choices is outstanding.  I only wish that the buck I saw that morning would have offered me the same shot!!

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1250 N 1750 W 
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Web: GrimReaperBroadheads.com
Questions: email questions@grimreaperbroadheads.com
Dealer inquires: email dealer@grimreaperbroadheads.com
 Address: 

Phone: 801-377-6199 
 Fax:  801-373-3759