Fixed Blade Broadhead Review
NAP HellRazor Review
A one-piece steel head that survives plywood and PVC without flinching and still flies better than it has any right to at distance.
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
- One-piece all-steel construction, extremely durable
- Zero blade damage through PVC and plywood in testing
- Flies better than expected at long range
- No replacement blade cost
- Drives deep on tough hits
Where it falls short
- Field sentiment thinner than its strong reputation
- Resharpening one-piece steel takes real effort
- Modest 1 1/8" cut diameter
- Not razor-keen without sharpening work
Flight & accuracy
For a stout one-piece steel head, the HellRazor flies better than expected, holding accuracy out to longer ranges where many fixed heads start to plane. The compact 1 1/8" cut helps keep it stable and predictable in flight.
Penetration
The rigid one-piece body transfers energy efficiently and drives deep, making it a credible elk head. Because nothing flexes or breaks on contact, the HellRazor keeps pushing through tissue and bone where bladed heads lose energy to flex and failure.
Durability & edge retention
Durability is the HellRazor's headline. In testing it passed through PVC pipe and plywood with zero blade damage, which is exactly what you want when a shot goes through heavy bone. The flip side of one-piece steel is that resharpening it back to a keen edge takes genuine effort.
Blood trail
The 1 1/8" cut produces a clean, dependable wound channel and good blood on passthroughs. It is not an oversized-hole head, so trails depend on shot placement and a well-maintained edge rather than sheer cutting width.
Value & who it's for
At around $40 a three-pack with no blade costs, the HellRazor is a strong value for hunters who prize durability above all. It is built for elk and anyone who wants a head that will not fail on bone. Just know that field sentiment is thinner than the reputation suggests, and you will be doing the sharpening yourself.
Specifications
| Brand | NAP |
|---|---|
| Type | Fixed Blade |
| Cutting diameter | 1 1/8" |
| Blades | 3 fixed, one-piece |
| Grain options | 100gr, 125gr |
| Blade / steel | One-piece stainless steel |
| Ferrule | One-piece steel (integral) |
| Pack | 3-pack |
| Approx. price | ~$40 / 3-pack |
| Best for | Elk, Whitetail, Long-range hunters |
Specs and pricing are approximate and change frequently — confirm with the retailer before buying.
FAQ
Is the NAP HellRazor good for elk?
Yes. Its one-piece steel construction and deep penetration make it well suited to elk and other heavy-boned game.
How durable is the NAP HellRazor?
Exceptionally. In testing it passed through PVC pipe and plywood with zero blade damage.
Is the NAP HellRazor hard to sharpen?
Resharpening the one-piece steel head takes real effort, but the payoff is a head with no replacement blade costs.
Sources
Sentiment for this review was aggregated from independent tests, hunting forums and retailer reviews, including:
