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Microtech HALO V vs Microtech Ultratech Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech Gen III 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 Ultratech Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 30% 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
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
116.84 mm (4.60 in)Longest
90.17 mm (3.55 in)Shortest
Overall length
273.05 mm (10.75 in)Longest
216.92 mm (8.54 in)Shortest
Closed length
155.58 mm (6.13 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.32 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
ELMAX
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed or black (two-tone)
Apocalyptic, Black anodized or Natural Clear depending on model
Lock type
Single action
Zero Blade Play (ZBP) internal mechanism
Opening method
Push button
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic, thumb slide
Clip type
Unknown
Machined titanium pocket clip with silica carbide ball, ambidextrous, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
TacticalSelf defenseEDC
Everyday carryTactical useCollectorsFast deployment
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Powerful and fast blade deploymentExcellent lock-upHigh-quality materialsSolid handle and blade ratio
Smooth deploymentZero blade play upon tuningQuality constructionLightweight and compactAdjustable components for tuning
Common complaints
Subject to slight handling marks revealing wearBlade steel may vary depending on production batch
Blade play can develop after repeated use requiring adjustmentThumb slider may need smoothing to remove burrs
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