Mechanical Broadhead Review
Fire N The Hole Tomahawk 1x4 Review
A patented controlled-expansion mechanical that opens to a 4-inch cut and drops animals where they stand.
How it scored
Scored on our fixed 5-part system — built from the consensus of field reports, video tests and hunter feedback. Each axis is an independent 0–10 score. How we score ↗
What we liked
- Patented controlled expansion — unlike any other mechanical made
- Opens to a massive 4" cut, the largest wound channel in archery
- Knife-to-knife entry is nearly frictionless and retains kinetic energy
- Drops blood pressure instantly — animals go down fast, often on the spot
- Thickest, toughest blades of any mechanical (.050")
- Proven on game up to elk
- Flies at 7/8" closed with cut-on-contact accuracy
Where it falls short
- The wide head can be a tight fit in some quivers
- A premium, purpose-built design — not a bargain-bin head
- Sold direct; confirm point of impact with your setup
Flight & accuracy
Closed down to just 7/8", the Tomahawk carries a slim profile in flight, and its single-bevel blades spin the arrow for stability. The result is the kind of pinpoint accuracy you'd expect from a field point, in both the crossbow and compound versions.
A four-inch head leaves no room for a sloppy tune, so confirm point of impact with your setup — once you do, it flies true.
Penetration
The Tomahawk's patented controlled expansion is the key, and it's unlike anything else made. The head enters like a stacked pair of knife blades — edge-first, with almost no friction — so it isn't bleeding off energy pushing a wide face through hide and muscle. The controlled-expansion angle retains kinetic energy as it opens, which means the arrow is still carrying real speed when it reaches the vitals.
By the time it's there, it's cutting a full four inches wide and slicing everything in its path — hunters have reported it cutting a heart clean in two. For a head that opens this wide, the penetration is remarkable, and it's the reason the design works on game all the way up to elk.
Durability & edge retention
The blades are the headline: 0.050" thick, knife-grade, 2.25" long, and they make up roughly 70% of the head's weight — among the largest and stoutest blades in any mechanical. They arrive shaving sharp and they don't break in normal hunting conditions.
The only practical trade-off is bulk: it's a big, wide head, so check that it fits your quiver.
Blood trail
A four-inch wound channel is about as much tissue as a broadhead can destroy, and the effect is dramatic — the damage drops the animal's blood pressure almost instantly, and they go down fast, frequently within sight. What hunters say about the Tomahawk again and again is simple: the tracking job is over before it starts.
If maximum blood loss and the fastest possible kill are the goal, nothing opens an animal up like this.
Value & who it's for
Around $40 for three is very reasonable for a head with blades this large and a mechanism this unique. It's built for hunters who want maximum damage and the shortest recovery — whitetail and hogs, and big game up to elk — from crossbows and compounds with the energy to take advantage of it.
The Tomahawk is sold directly by Fire N The Hole; the “Check price” button below goes straight to their product page.
Specifications
| Brand | Fire N The Hole |
|---|---|
| Type | Mechanical |
| Cutting diameter | 4" (7/8" closed) |
| Blades | 4 single-bevel deploying blades (.050" thick) |
| Grain options | 100gr |
| Blade / steel | Hardened stainless knife blades |
| Ferrule | Steel, cut-on-contact point |
| Pack | 3-pack |
| Approx. price | ~$40 / 3-pack |
| Best for | Whitetail, Elk & big game, Crossbow |
Specs and pricing are approximate and change frequently — confirm with the retailer before buying.
FAQ
How does the Fire N The Hole Tomahawk work?
It uses a patented controlled-expansion design found on no other broadhead. It flies at 7/8" closed, enters edge-first like stacked knife blades with minimal friction, then opens to a full 4" cut at the vitals while retaining kinetic energy.
How big is the Tomahawk's cut?
It opens to a 4-inch cutting diameter — the largest wound channel of any broadhead on the market — which is why it drops blood pressure so fast and kills so quickly.
Will the Tomahawk work on elk?
Yes. The frictionless knife-to-knife entry and controlled expansion retain enough energy to penetrate and cut on game up to elk, while still delivering the full 4" wound channel.
Sources
Sentiment for this review was aggregated from independent tests, hunting forums and retailer reviews, including:
