They can just be screwed on/off the arrow in no time. Modern arrows make it very easy to change the arrowhead. If you are wondering how to change from a target arrowhead to a blunt arrowhead or a broadhead, I have good news for you: They will just rip your targets apart and won’t do anything to make you a better archer. There is really no reason to get this arrowhead type if you are not hunting. It is more likely that the arrow breaks than that the arrow falls out.ĭon’t get or use broadheads if you are not planning to go hunting! They can penetrate prey easily and cause more bleeding than the target arrowheads.īroadheads are usually barbed so that the arrow gets stuck in the animal and won’t fall out easily. The tip of those arrows is formed of three or more razor-sharp blades that cut deep wounds into small and big game. The broadheads are easily the most dangerous arrowheads you can use. Used under creative commons from: Nick Perla Those are safety arrowheads that are made of very soft materials to reduce the danger to a minimum (they don’t penetrate targets, so they are of limited use to target archers). There are arrowheads for children, or for those who want to be safer when practicing archery. They can cause serious damage when they hit someone with high speed. It can be used for practice, or to hunt small game.ĭon’t think that blunt arrowheads are harmless and can be given to children to practice archery. The metal springs keep you from losing the arrow in the grass or under leaves because they will stop the arrow burrowing itself too deeply. It is the “ judo point” you can see in the image above. There is one type of blunt arrowhead that is gaining more and more popularity. They don’t penetrate their target but cause blunt traumas that can paralyze or kill small game (“game” is what hunters call their prey). Used under creative commons from: LivingShadowīlunt arrowheads come in many different shapes and sizes. There are huge differences between the three types I listed above. If you want to buy arrowheads, check out my favorite ones here. We generally distinguish between the following three groups: You can use whichever term you like best. There is no difference between a “head” and a “tip/point”. Instead of “arrowhead” we use the terms “arrow tip” or “arrow point” as well. They can be made of different materials but usually, they are made of metal nowadays.īefore people learned how to use metal, however, they used mostly stone or carved bones to craft an arrowhead.Īnother way would be to just sharpen a stick (and maybe harden the tip with fire) to craft an improvised arrow more quickly but just as deadly in the hands of an experienced archer. They are usually pointed to cut into your targets easily. Now let’s take a look at the most common types of arrowheads:Īrrowheads are the tip of your arrows. I hope you already went through my archery training and chose your favorite bow type. Used under creative commons from: LivingShadow
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