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Microtech HALO IV vs Microtech HALO VI
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech HALO IV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech HALO VI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 16% 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$709Most expensive
US$655Cheapest
Weight
116.3 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
170 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Shortest
273 mm (10.75 in)Longest
Closed length
137 mm (5.39 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4.3 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
M390
Handle material
Hardcoat anodized aluminum alloy
Aluminum alloy
Finish
Stonewashed or apocalyptic DLC depending on variant
Satin, Black, or Black anodized Mil-Spec finish depending on version
Lock type
Button lock (single-action)
Unknown
Opening method
Single-action out-the-front automatic
Push Button Automatic (Single Action)
Clip type
Tip-down titanium pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCollector-grade usagePrecision cutting
Tactical useCollectible knivesKnife collectors
Not best for
Unknown
Daily carry (due to size and legal restrictions)Public use without proper permits
Common praise
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
High-quality Bohler M390 blade steelRobust build and unique automatic OTF mechanismAttractive and customizable finishesStrong, secure charging handle with safety features
Common complaints
Manual blade retraction requires two handsHigher price point reflecting premium nature
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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