Comparison Console
Microtech HALO IV vs Microtech Hawk Auto
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 18% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Hawk Auto 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 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto 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 HALO IV stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hawk Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$429.95Cheapest
Weight
116.3 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
141 g (4.97 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
222 mm (8.74 in)Shortest
Closed length
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
14-4CrMo Stainless Steel
Handle material
Hardcoat anodized aluminum alloy
6061-T6 Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed or apocalyptic DLC depending on variant
Stonewashed
Lock type
Button lock (single-action)
Plunge lock
Opening method
Single-action out-the-front automatic
Push button automatic
Clip type
Tip-down titanium pocket clip
Removable pocket clip for tip down or Molle sheath carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCollector-grade usagePrecision cutting
Everyday carryTactical useCollector's piece
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Exceptional cutting capability and controlDistinctive hawkbill blade designPrecision automatic opening actionDurable anodized aluminum handle with good gripCollector's appeal with serial numbering
Common complaints
Manual blade retraction requires two handsHigher price point reflecting premium nature
Handle may feel uncomfortable to some users initially
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