So Dude, how is it that a Swabby (term used with affection) turns out to be a desert rat? But then, on second thought, it makes sense as opposites attract!
Anyhow, I’ve used both the Grizz and STOS extensively and here’s my 2 sent worth(less?) opinion: Right now the Grizzly is the better head because it’s single-bevel (if only right-wing, which leaves most of us out of that loop) and because it’s harder. BUT THEN, as you say, because STOS (stands for “Slicker than owl sh–“, no kidding!) isn’t quite so hard and is double-bevel, it’s easier to sharpen. And all advantages of hardness and single-bevels go away if they’re not sharp. Yet the STOS is harder than most. So I reckon in your case maybe it comes down to what you’re hunting? If nothing bigger than deer and feral hogs, and you have problems sharpening Grizzly (as I do too!), you can’t go wrong with STOS in my experience. If you’re hunting way-big critters like moose or elk, you either need to learn how to sharpen ultra-hard steel broadheads or buy some pre-sharpened by KME. Looking ahead, STOS promises heavier, single-bevel heads, while Grizzly promises heavier, better-factory-sharpened heads … but in both cases, year after year now … when? A really good halfway point for now IMHO is the Tusker Concord, which has all the same great features of STOS and Grizzly and costs no more or less, but comes in L and R single-bevel and pretty darn sharp from the factory. Well, you asked for opinions, and I sure got some! 😆
