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Microtech HALO V vs WE Knife Magnetron
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Magnetron stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Magnetron stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Magnetron 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 40% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Magnetron stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Magnetron stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Magnetron stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% 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$430Cheapest
Weight
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
144.4 g (5.09 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
116.84 mm (4.60 in)Longest
95.5 mm (3.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
273.05 mm (10.75 in)Longest
218.8 mm (8.61 in)Shortest
Closed length
155.58 mm (6.13 in)Longest
123.3 mm (4.85 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.32 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
ELMAX
CPM 20CV
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
6AL4V Titanium with Copper Foil Carbon Fiber Inlay
Finish
Stonewashed or black (two-tone)
Black Stonewashed Bevels, Black Brushed Flats
Lock type
Single action
Frame Lock
Opening method
Push button
Flipper
Clip type
Unknown
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
TacticalSelf defenseEDC
Everyday Carry (EDC)
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Powerful and fast blade deploymentExcellent lock-upHigh-quality materialsSolid handle and blade ratio
High-quality materials and constructionSmooth flipper openingDurable CPM 20CV blade steelAttractive and functional handle design
Common complaints
Subject to slight handling marks revealing wearBlade steel may vary depending on production batch
Relatively high priceWeight slightly on the heavier side for some users
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