To attain precise regulation of the smooth blasting effects during tunnel excavation, this paper employs the LS-DYNA fluid-solid coupling algorithm and a cubic polynomial ignition and growth equation of state to develop a numerical model of shaped charge jet initiation of explosives. A study on the optimal detonation distance for emulsified explosives within an axially shaped charge configuration was conducted. Additionally, field experiments on axial energy-focused charge structures were performed based on the tunnel blasting excavation project of the Hongshimen Tunnel on the Chengping Expressway (Beijing section). The research results indicate the following: (1) When employing the commonly used axial energy-focused charge structure in industry, approximately 25 cm of movement occurs at the tip of the energy-focused jet 110 μs after the main charge detonation. At this point, the jet separates from the plug. Subsequently, the energy-focused jet becomes discontinuous and fragmented during its motion, which may adversely affect the initiation of the explosive charge. Therefore, selecting an appropriate explosive spacing is crucial for the successful detonation of the initiated explosive by the energy-focused jet. (2) Based on the analysis of jet head pressure and explosive reaction characteristics, it is observed that when the explosive spacing exceeds 50 cm, the impact pressure exerted by the jet on the initiated explosive is less than the critical initiation pressure of the emulsified explosive. As the explosive spacing increases, the distance that the jet penetrates the explosive during detonation also gradually increases. When the explosive spacing exceeds 90 cm, the jet fails to initiate the explosive charge. (3) Field tests were conducted based on the tunnel blasting project of the Chengping Expressway (Beijing section) with explosive spacings of 50 cm and 70 cm. The test results revealed that better control of over-excavation and under-excavation was achieved at a spacing of 70 cm. Therefore, under the conditions of this project, a reasonable detonation distance is determined to be 70 cm. The findings of this study can provide valuable references for similar smooth blasting efforts in tunnel engineering.