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Microtech HALO V vs Microtech Makora D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 26% 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$395Cheapest
Weight
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
94.2 g (3.32 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
116.84 mm (4.60 in)Longest
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
273.05 mm (10.75 in)Longest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
155.58 mm (6.13 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
4.32 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
ELMAX
M390 (original Makora), Elmax (Makora II D/E - may vary)
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Aluminum (6061-T6) with M3 composite grip inserts and Carbon Fiber (Makora II D/E)
Finish
Stonewashed or black (two-tone)
Stonewash
Lock type
Single action
Double-action out the front (OTF) automatic
Opening method
Push button
Thumb slide
Clip type
Unknown
Deep-carry pocket clip, tip-down orientation
Use case profile
Best for
TacticalSelf defenseEDC
Tactical useEDCUsers wanting double-edged dagger blade
Not best for
Unknown
Non-automatic knife preferenceUsers requiring folding or fixed blade knives only
Common praise
Powerful and fast blade deploymentExcellent lock-upHigh-quality materialsSolid handle and blade ratio
Smooth and reliable actionHigh-quality materials and constructionEffective double-edged dagger blade profile
Common complaints
Subject to slight handling marks revealing wearBlade steel may vary depending on production batch
Relatively large size for some usersLimited availability due to being out of stock at retailers
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