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Microtech HALO V vs Microtech Scarab II Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech HALO V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$547Cheapest
Weight
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Lightest
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
116.84 mm (4.60 in)Longest
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
Overall length
273.05 mm (10.75 in)Longest
246 mm (9.69 in)Shortest
Closed length
155.58 mm (6.13 in)Longest
146 mm (5.75 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.32 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
ELMAX
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed or black (two-tone)
Stonewash; Custom Cerakote with Hamon-style pattern for some variants
Lock type
Single action
Gen III Dual-Fuel Drive System
Opening method
Push button
Double-action Out-The-Front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Unknown
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip; Titanium deep carry clip for custom version
Use case profile
Best for
TacticalSelf defenseEDC
Tactical useEveryday carryMilitary and law enforcement
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Powerful and fast blade deploymentExcellent lock-upHigh-quality materialsSolid handle and blade ratio
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelSmooth and reliable dual-action OTF mechanismDurable and lightweight aluminum handleStonewash and Cerakote finishes for durability and aestheticsWell suited for tactical, utility, and collecting purposes
Common complaints
Subject to slight handling marks revealing wearBlade steel may vary depending on production batch
No specific common complaints found in source texts
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