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Microtech Dirac Delta 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 Dirac Delta stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 65% 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 Dirac Delta stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Dirac Delta stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$429Cheapest
US$709Most expensive
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
116.3 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)
235 mm (9.25 in)
Closed length
143 mm (5.63 in)Longest
137 mm (5.39 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 stainless steel
M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Hardcoat anodized aluminum alloy
Finish
Stonewash (blade) or apocalyptic or black tactical coating (varies by model)
Stonewashed or apocalyptic DLC depending on variant
Lock type
Double action OTF
Button lock (single-action)
Opening method
Top-mounted thumb slide
Single-action out-the-front automatic
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Tip-down titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSurvival
EDCCollector-grade usagePrecision cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance with M390 steelSmooth and ergonomic top-mounted thumb slide openingDurable and lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum handleVersatile ambidextrous use and integrated glass breaker
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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