Muzzy Trocar vs Slick Trick Standard
If you've narrowed your fixed-blade search to the heads that fly the flattest and arrive the sharpest, you've probably landed on the Muzzy Trocar and the Slick Trick. Both are accuracy-first heads with cult followings.
Head-to-head scorecard
| Muzzy Trocar | Slick Trick Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8.1/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Flight & accuracy | 9.0/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Penetration | 8.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Durability | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Blood trail | 7.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Value | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
Specs side by side
| Muzzy Trocar | Slick Trick Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Fixed Blade | Fixed Blade |
| Cutting diameter | 1 3/16" | 1" |
| Blades | 3 fixed, replaceable (.025") | 4 fixed, replaceable |
| Steel | Stainless | Stainless |
| Grain options | 100gr, 125gr | 85gr, 100gr, 125gr |
| Price | ~$40 / 3-pack | ~$45 / 4-pack |
The verdict
The Muzzy Trocar edges it on raw out-of-package sharpness and its bone-splitting Trocar tip, while the 4-blade Slick Trick cuts a slightly bigger hole and won a head-to-head penetration test. Both are superb; pick the Trocar for bone and the Slick Trick for the wound channel.
FAQ
Is the Muzzy Trocar good for elk?
Yes — its solid-steel ferrule and bone-splitting tip handle elk well, though the thin blades can bend on heavy bone. Many elk hunters run it successfully.
Which is sharper, Muzzy Trocar or Slick Trick?
The Trocar is among the sharpest fixed heads out of the package in independent testing; the Slick Trick is also sharp and easy to resharpen.