Hey there. I've got both the SOD and Yard Guard and like both. I haven't really used both of them very much, but I like the "heft" of the Guard. The Yard Guard seems to be a design that doesn't really excel at anything, but can perform a wide variety of tasks. The SOD seems geared more towards being a good large camp knife. Although I haven't compared side by side, I'm sure the SOD will slice and chop better than the Guard. The Guard, however, could probably withstand more outlandish abuse. Those are just my thoughts.

If you liked the Hook, other than the hook part, you'd like the Guard.