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Microtech Cypher D/E vs Microtech HALO VI
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% 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 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Cypher D/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 26% 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$655Most expensive
Weight
112 g (3.95 oz)Lightest
170 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
273 mm (10.75 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
4.3 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
M390
Handle material
Aluminum
Aluminum alloy
Finish
Stonewash (blue stonewash variant), black (turquoise variant)
Satin, Black, or Black anodized Mil-Spec finish depending on version
Lock type
Slide lock
Unknown
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) thumb slide
Push Button Automatic (Single Action)
Clip type
Tip-down pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useProfessional useCollection
Tactical useCollectible knivesKnife collectors
Not best for
Unknown
Daily carry (due to size and legal restrictions)Public use without proper permits
Common praise
Superior edge retentionExceptional hardnessGood corrosion resistanceSmooth and reliable dual-action deploymentLightweight and ergonomic handleDurable blade finish (stonewash or black)
High-quality Bohler M390 blade steelRobust build and unique automatic OTF mechanismAttractive and customizable finishesStrong, secure charging handle with safety features
Common complaints
Unknown
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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