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Microtech Brachial Auto vs Microtech HALO IV
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Brachial Auto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$474Cheapest
US$709Most expensive
Weight
124.5 g (4.39 oz)Heaviest
116.3 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83.8 mm (3.30 in)Shortest
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
120.7 mm (4.75 in)Shortest
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Stainless Steel
M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum
Hardcoat anodized aluminum alloy
Finish
Stonewash or DLC (depending on model)
Stonewashed or apocalyptic DLC depending on variant
Lock type
Push Button Lock
Button lock (single-action)
Opening method
Push Button Automatic
Single-action out-the-front automatic
Clip type
Titanium Tip-Up, Right Carry
Tip-down titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseSelf-DefenseEmergency RespondersMilitary Use
EDCCollector-grade usagePrecision cutting
Not best for
Heavy Duties that risk blade tip damage
Unknown
Common praise
Strong, stout automatic action with secure lockupErgonomic curved handle for comfortable gripHigh-quality M390 steel blade with excellent slicing capabilityCompact and lightweight for comfortable carryHigh fit and finish with zero blade play
Fast and reliable single-action deploymentHigh-quality blade steel with excellent edge retentionRobust Marfione Select craftsmanshipLightweight and ergonomic handleIntegrated see-through spine for blade lock confirmation
Common complaints
Button release can be initially stiff and require break-inRelatively high price pointNot suited for heavy chopping tasks due to blade tip shape
Manual blade retraction requires two handsHigher price point reflecting premium nature
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