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Microtech HALO V 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 V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech HALO V 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 V stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the longest option for blade length.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the longest option for overall length.
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$600Cheapest
US$655Most expensive
Weight
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Lightest
170 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
116.84 mm (4.60 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Overall length
273.05 mm (10.75 in)Longest
273 mm (10.75 in)Shortest
Closed length
155.58 mm (6.13 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
4.32 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
4.3 mm (0.17 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
ELMAX
M390
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Aluminum alloy
Finish
Stonewashed or black (two-tone)
Satin, Black, or Black anodized Mil-Spec finish depending on version
Lock type
Single action
Unknown
Opening method
Push button
Push Button Automatic (Single Action)
Clip type
Unknown
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
TacticalSelf defenseEDC
Tactical useCollectible knivesKnife collectors
Not best for
Unknown
Daily carry (due to size and legal restrictions)Public use without proper permits
Common praise
Powerful and fast blade deploymentExcellent lock-upHigh-quality materialsSolid handle and blade ratio
High-quality Bohler M390 blade steelRobust build and unique automatic OTF mechanismAttractive and customizable finishesStrong, secure charging handle with safety features
Common complaints
Subject to slight handling marks revealing wearBlade steel may vary depending on production batch
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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