Abstract: A broadhead (1) has cutout regions (28) at the rear of cutting blades (14 and 16) to reduce adverse wind effects on the flight of an arrow. The cutting blades (14 and 16) are held in a barbed configuration by frictionally secured rings (20). The cutting blades (14 and 16) pivot to a nonbarbed the rings (20) moving towards tip (2). A threadably connectable arrow shaft protector (8) reduces the costs of manufacturing.

Abstract: A broadhead (10) having deployable cutting blades (22) (24) is kept in the retracted position, wherein the blades (22) (24) have a slimmer profile, during the flight of an arrow by a tubular, external restraint (20) which fits over the body (16) of the broadhead (10). When the broadhead (10) impacts against an animal, the plunger (18), which is slidably mounted in the front of the body (16) is forced into the body (16) and causes the blades (22) (24) to be deployed out of the slots (12) (14). As the blades (24) are moved out of the slot (14), the tubular restraint (20) is cut from the body (16) by the cutting edge (26).

Abstract: A broadhead (10) includes a pair of upper blades (24) and a pair of lower blades (26) which are held within slots (20 and 22, respectively) in a cylindrical body (14) while the arrow is in flight. Upon impact with an animal, a plunger tip (12) slides into the cylindrical body (14) and the upper and lower blades (24 and 26, respectively) are forced to their open position by acting against the cam surfaces (38 and 44) positioned within the cylindrical body (14). A C-shaped ring (48) performs the functions of holding the plunger tip (12) in its extended position in flight and locking the blades (24 and 26) in their open position upon impact.

Abstract: A broadhead (10) has deployable cutting blades (24 and 26) which are cammed open from slots (20 and 22) in a cylindrical body (14) as plunger (12) impacts against a game animal. The cutting blades (24 and 26) are connected by pivot pins (32 and 34) to the plunger (12). The cutting blades (24 and 26) are pivotable when the broadhead (10) is in an open position from the open, cutting configuration which causes maximum hemorrhaging to a non-barbed configuration which complies with various state gaming laws. A tubular restraint (11) serves to hold the cutting blades (24 and 26) within their respective slots (20 and 22) during the flight of the arrow. The cylindrical body (14) is threadably (60) connected to a cap (28) and the body (14) and cap (28) include matching tapered sections (64 and 66, respectively) which allow for improved sliding of the plunger (12) through the body (14). A pin (44) has been provided as a camming surface for lower blades (26) to improve the manufacturability of the broadhead (10).

Abstract: A broadhead (10) includes a pair of upper blades (24) and a pair of lower blades (26) which are held within slots (20 and 22, respectively) in a cylindrical body (14) while the arrow is in flight. Upon impact with an animal, a plunger tip (12) slides into the cylindrical body (14) and the upper and lower blades (24 and 26, respectively) are forced to their open position by acting against the cam surfaces (38 and 44) positioned within the cylindrical body (14). A C-shaped ring (48) performs the functions of holding the plunger tip (12) in its extended position in flight and locking the blades (24 and 26) in their open position upon impact.