Comparison Console
Microtech HALO IV vs Microtech Ultratech T/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech T/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 Ultratech T/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 Ultratech T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 8% 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$437Cheapest
Weight
116.3 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
90.2 mm (3.55 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
217 mm (8.54 in)Shortest
Closed length
137 mm (5.39 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390MK stainless steel
M390MK steel (DLC coated)
Handle material
Hardcoat anodized aluminum alloy
6161-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed or apocalyptic DLC depending on variant
DLC coating on blade
Lock type
Button lock (single-action)
Unknown
Opening method
Single-action out-the-front automatic
Out the Front (OTF) automatic deployment with Dual-fuel Drive Train
Clip type
Tip-down titanium pocket clip
Strong aluminum pocket clip with ceramic ball
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCollector-grade usagePrecision cutting
Everyday carryHeavy duty useTactical professionalsLaw enforcementEmergency use with glass breaker
Not best for
Unknown
Users desiring single edged blade for thumb control
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
Extremely rugged construction and designZero Blade Play mechanism nearly eliminates blade movementIntegrated glass breaker on handleHigh quality materials and engineeringStrong pocket clip with smooth deploymentDurable DLC coating on blade
Common complaints
Manual blade retraction requires two handsHigher price point reflecting premium nature
Double edged blade limits thumb pressure control during cutting
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