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CRKT Hi Jinx vs Microtech HALO VI
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$500Cheapest
US$655Most expensive
Weight
181 g (6.38 oz)Heaviest
170 g (6.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
84.3 mm (3.32 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Shortest
273 mm (10.75 in)Longest
Closed length
121.4 mm (4.78 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
4.3 mm (0.17 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Böhler-Uddeholm Sleipner
M390
Handle material
6AL4V Titanium
Aluminum alloy
Finish
Satin
Satin, Black, or Black anodized Mil-Spec finish depending on version
Lock type
Frame Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Flipper
Push Button Automatic (Single Action)
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry metal pocket clip, tip-up
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryGentleman folder
Tactical useCollectible knivesKnife collectors
Not best for
Unknown
Daily carry (due to size and legal restrictions)Public use without proper permits
Common praise
High quality craftsmanshipEffortless one-hand openingPremium materialsSleek ergonomic design
High-quality Bohler M390 blade steelRobust build and unique automatic OTF mechanismAttractive and customizable finishesStrong, secure charging handle with safety features
Common complaints
Limited availability due to small production runHigh retail price
Large and heavy making it impractical for everyday carryLack of a pocket clipPotential legal restrictions on public carryProprietary hardware complicates disassembly
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