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Microtech HALO V vs Spyderco Autonomy 2
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 31% 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$434Cheapest
Weight
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
116.84 mm (4.60 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
273.05 mm (10.75 in)Longest
214 mm (8.43 in)Shortest
Closed length
155.58 mm (6.13 in)Longest
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.32 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
ELMAX
LC200N stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Black textured G-10
Finish
Stonewashed or black (two-tone)
Black DLC or satin finish options
Lock type
Single action
Button lock with safety
Opening method
Push button
Automatic push button
Clip type
Unknown
Four-position hourglass pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
TacticalSelf defenseEDC
Everyday carryTactical useMarine or outdoor useUsers requiring corrosion-resistant blade
Not best for
Unknown
Users preferring lighter knives for EDC (some find it heavy)
Common praise
Powerful and fast blade deploymentExcellent lock-upHigh-quality materialsSolid handle and blade ratio
Exceptional corrosion resistance due to LC200N steelSmooth and reliable automatic opening with button lock and safetyRobust and ergonomic G-10 handle providing secure gripHigh-quality USA manufacturing
Common complaints
Subject to slight handling marks revealing wearBlade steel may vary depending on production batch
Relatively heavy at 156 grams, considered heavy for some EDC users
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