Comparison Console
Microtech HALO V vs Microtech Scarab II S/E
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 S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Scarab II S/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% 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 S/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E 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 16% 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$554Cheapest
Weight
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Lightest
167.7 g (5.92 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
116.84 mm (4.60 in)Longest
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
273.05 mm (10.75 in)Longest
246.4 mm (9.70 in)Shortest
Closed length
155.58 mm (6.13 in)Longest
146.1 mm (5.75 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.32 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
4.22 mm (0.17 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
ELMAX
M390MK
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed or black (two-tone)
Stonewash (blade)
Lock type
Single action
Out The Front
Opening method
Push button
Double Action OTF Automatic
Clip type
Unknown
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
TacticalSelf defenseEDC
Tactical useMilitaryLaw enforcementGovernment operativesEveryday carry
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Powerful and fast blade deploymentExcellent lock-upHigh-quality materialsSolid handle and blade ratio
Smooth and easy opening and closingHigh reliability with new OTF drive systemSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistance from M390MK steelErgonomic handle with grip insertsDurability under rigorous use
Common complaints
Subject to slight handling marks revealing wearBlade steel may vary depending on production batch
Unknown
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