Fixed Blade Broadhead Review
Iron Will Wide Review
All the Iron Will toughness, opened up to a 1 3/8" cut for hunters who want the blood trail to start the instant the arrow lands.
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
- 1 3/8" cut produces immediate, heavy blood
- Same A2 tool steel durability as the S-Series
- Back-sharpened blades cut coming and going
- Holds a shaving edge after hundreds of practice shots
- Excellent, often instant blood on elk-class exits
Where it falls short
- Slightly less penetration headroom than the narrower S-Series
- Premium price matches the rest of the line (~$130/3-pack)
- Wider profile is marginally less forgiving in wind
- Single bevel still rewards a careful tune
Flight & accuracy
The wider blades give up a touch of the S-Series' laser stability, but this is still an exceptionally well-behaved fixed head that holds field-point groups into the 40s for most shooters. The single-bevel grind keeps it spinning true rather than planing.
Expect to do real tuning work; a wide single bevel will telegraph any rest or spine mismatch faster than a compact head.
Penetration
Even with a 1 3/8" cut the Wide drives deep thanks to the tool-steel tip and beveled edges that keep the shaft rotating through tissue. Hunters report clean pass-throughs on elk, just with a slightly larger energy cost than the narrow S.
If you run adequate poundage and arrow weight, the penetration penalty is academic — you still get an exit. On marginal setups, the narrower S would be the safer pick.
Durability & edge retention
This is Iron Will, so durability is a given. The blades survive bone strikes intact and the cryo-treated edge resists rolling, with users reporting the head shaves hair after hundreds of foam and bag shots.
The wider blade does present more leading edge to potential bone contact, but in practice we saw no meaningful difference in toughness versus the S-Series.
Blood trail
This is the whole point of the Wide. The extra 3/8" of cut translates to noticeably more bleeding, and field reports describe blood appearing instantly at the shot with heavy, easy-to-follow trails out past 50 yards.
For hunters who value fast recovery and short tracking jobs in thick cover, the Wide is the Iron Will to buy.
Value & who it's for
At the same lofty price as the rest of the lineup, the Wide asks the same value question — but for deer and bear hunters specifically, the bigger hole arguably makes it the smarter buy over the S.
Choose the Wide if your shots are well-placed and you want maximum blood; choose the S if you hunt the biggest game or run a lighter setup and need every inch of penetration.
Specifications
| Brand | Iron Will |
|---|---|
| Type | Fixed Blade |
| Cutting diameter | 1 3/8" |
| Blades | 2 fixed, back-sharpened single bevel |
| Grain options | 100gr, 125gr, 150gr |
| Blade / steel | A2 tool steel, ~60 HRC |
| Ferrule | One-piece tool steel |
| Pack | 3-pack |
| Approx. price | ~$130 / 3-pack |
| Best for | Whitetail, Elk, Big game |
Specs and pricing are approximate and change frequently — confirm with the retailer before buying.
FAQ
Is the Iron Will Wide better than the S-Series for deer?
For most deer hunting, yes — the 1 3/8" cut throws far more blood while still pass-through reliable. The S-Series only pulls ahead when penetration is at a premium.
Does the Iron Will Wide penetrate enough for elk?
With adequate poundage and arrow weight it pass-throughs elk regularly. If you run a light or low-poundage setup, the narrower S-Series gives more margin.
How sharp does the Iron Will Wide stay after practice?
Owners report it still shaves hair after hundreds of practice shots, a benefit of the A2 tool steel and cryo treatment.
Is the Iron Will Wide hard to tune?
Like any wide single bevel it rewards a clean tune and can exaggerate spine or rest issues. Once tuned it flies with field points for most shooters.
Sources
Sentiment for this review was aggregated from independent tests, hunting forums and retailer reviews, including:
