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Microtech Cypher D/E vs Microtech HALO IV
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$438Cheapest
US$709Most expensive
Weight
112 g (3.95 oz)Lightest
116.3 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Hardcoat anodized aluminum alloy
Finish
Stonewash (blue stonewash variant), black (turquoise variant)
Stonewashed or apocalyptic DLC depending on variant
Lock type
Slide lock
Button lock (single-action)
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) thumb slide
Single-action out-the-front automatic
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Tip-down titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoor UseProfessional UseCollection
EDCCollector Grade UsagePrecision Cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Superior Edge RetentionExceptional HardnessGood Corrosion ResistanceSmooth And Reliable Dual Action DeploymentLightweight And Ergonomic HandleDurable Blade Finish (stonewash Or Black)
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
Unknown
Manual Blade Retraction Requires Two HandsHigher Price Point Reflecting Premium Nature
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