I like 4-5 inch blades a lot. HD statement is true without a doubt. I will always sharpen a good 6ft sturdy limb if I am in an area where I think the abiity to create or use space is needed. The largest blade I have is a machete, which honeslty is used very little at the moment. So that leaves the SOD and my collection of 4-5 inch blades which serves me fine.