http://www.silkysaws.com/Silky_Saws/Wood-Working-Saws/KATANABOY-with-500-extra-large-teeth

500mm, it is in the mail. The 360mm Bigboy just won't cut 16" sticks with ease.

What are you cutting? Will you use the rip blade and how much will you use it?

I really wouldn't feel comfortable using any thing shorter than the 360mm blade for general timber work, a lot of 9"x stock up to 12 inches seem well suited. But bigger stuff....?

I like to see the blade cut all the way across the stick, to gauge the depth of the cut.

Other opinions abound.