Thorn Broadheads

Overview

Thorn Broadheads is a U.S.-based manufacturer of archery broadheads, specializing in fixed-blade and mechanical designs aimed at achieving field point accuracy.¹²⁴ The brand focuses on innovative blade configurations, such as helical stacked blades, to maximize cutting diameter and wound channels for hunting applications.²⁸ It positions itself in the archery market with products available in 100 and 125-grain weights.²

History

Thorn Broadheads was created in 2017 with the primary goal of developing broadheads that match field point accuracy.² The company introduced designs like the Crown of Thorns fixed-blade broadhead, featuring progressively sized blades from 5/8 inch to 1 inch for a total cutting surface over 3 inches.²⁸ It has maintained operations from North Carolina, offering replaceable blades and titanium tips in its products.¹⁸

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are constructed with a 70/75 aircraft aluminum frame, titanium threaded tips, and replaceable 0.040-inch thick 420 stainless steel blades.⁸ Manufacturing details such as in-house versus outsourced production are not specified in available sources.¹⁸

Notable Products

• Crown of Thorns - Fixed-blade broadhead with four stacked helical blades (5/8" to 1") providing 3.25" cutting surface on 100/125-grain models.
• Mechanical Broadhead - Deploys hidden blades on impact, noted for flying like field points.
• Titanium Tip Broadheads - Screw-in titanium tips with replaceable blades in graduated sizes for enhanced accuracy.

Reputation

Thorn Broadheads receives praise from users for accuracy matching field points and innovative mechanical designs with reliable blade deployment.²⁶⁷ Some hunters report positive field performance, with one user retracting initial blame for a miss after inspecting an intact broadhead.⁵ Perceptions highlight razor-sharp blades but note unique appearances that may affect initial user confidence.⁵²