Grizzly or Magnus single-bevel??

[BWD]

I prefer Grizzies. Sharpening a single bevel Magnus will be the same as sharpening a Zwickey No Mercy, due to the triple lamination of the tip area.

[sticksnstones]

Dave, I'm guessing you are talking about that point where it steps down from the triple lamination? That part gave me trouble initially with my sharpening jig. Going to a freehand file and strop got me back to popping hair.

Pete, ,I thought I had a picture already uploaded somewhere of my S cut entrance wound on that hog but it's not out there. You are right, it is less pronounced, but the hole is 50% wider. Being a liver shot, I was very happy to have the extra cutting width to really do the damage needed for a quick recovery.

Here's my take on the original question:
- most proven, clearly the Grizzly.
- worried about penetration, Grizzly for sure.
- if you consistently blow through animals and want a wider cut, Magnus SB is my current choice.

I have no vested interest in either of them, just trying to help out.
Thom

[PistolPete]

Hey Thom - I have no doubts they kill animals well. Glad they have worked for you and congrats on the hog! I am just trying to point out that, according to Ashby, penetration in bone is the biggest wildcard in a killing shot or not on large game (elk and up for me). In that case, one would want a narrower head like the Grizz.

Of course in smaller game (deer and under), I'd just use a 3-blade broadhead