I have always hunted with 3 blades and I have always prefered them. However, I am seriously considering the slick tricks and they only make a 4 blade[:@][:'(][&:] That being said, I have heard report after report of how they fly like field tips and that combined with 5 shot's report of shooting them 5 times through a steel drum, I think I am going to try them anyway. Not to mention where they are made is almost close enough to where I live for me to throw a rock and hit them, which also has it's own appeal. For one I would be supporting a home town business and two if I ever do have problems I can go straight to the factory