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Microtech HALO V vs Zero Tolerance 0560
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech HALO V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 140% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0560 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.
Zero Tolerance 0560 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 23% 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$250Cheapest
Weight
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Lightest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
116.84 mm (4.60 in)Longest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Shortest
Overall length
273.05 mm (10.75 in)Longest
223.52 mm (8.80 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
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
ELMAX
Elmax
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
G10 front scale, titanium back scale with stainless steel liner
Finish
Stonewashed or black (two-tone)
BlackWash (non-reflective) stonewashed finish
Lock type
Single action
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Push button
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Unknown
Deep-carry reversible metal pocket clip (side to side and end to end)
Use case profile
Best for
TacticalSelf defenseEDC
EDCTactical useUtility workHard use
Not best for
Unknown
Compact pocket carry given large size
Common praise
Powerful and fast blade deploymentExcellent lock-upHigh-quality materialsSolid handle and blade ratio
Balanced weight despite large sizeHigh edge retentionDurable and wear resistant Elmax steelAggressive yet comfortable gripPrecise fit and finish
Common complaints
Subject to slight handling marks revealing wearBlade steel may vary depending on production batch
Some users find jimping aggressive or sharpSize can be large for some EDC preferences
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