Comparison Console
Microtech HALO V vs Microtech Hera II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Hera II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Hera II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Hera II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$600Most expensive
US$537Cheapest
Weight
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
140 g (4.94 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
116.84 mm (4.60 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Overall length
273.05 mm (10.75 in)Longest
240 mm (9.45 in)Shortest
Closed length
155.58 mm (6.13 in)Longest
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.32 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
3.35 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
ELMAX
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed or black (two-tone)
Stonewash (blade)
Lock type
Single action
Thumb Lock
Opening method
Push button
Dual action OTF (out-the-front)
Clip type
Unknown
6AL4V titanium pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Use case profile
Best for
TacticalSelf defenseEDC
Everyday carryCollectorsTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Powerful and fast blade deploymentExcellent lock-upHigh-quality materialsSolid handle and blade ratio
Smooth dual-action deploymentHigh quality Bohler M390MK steelDurable anodized aluminum handleVersatile and ergonomic design
Common complaints
Subject to slight handling marks revealing wearBlade steel may vary depending on production batch
High price point
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