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Microtech HALO V vs Zero Tolerance 0801
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 10% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 122% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO V stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0801 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$270Cheapest
Weight
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Lightest
164.4 g (5.80 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
208 mm (8.19 in)Shortest
Closed length
155.58 mm (6.13 in)Longest
119 mm (4.69 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
Titanium
Finish
Stonewashed or black (two-tone)
Stonewashed finish (0801TI), BlackWash finish (0801BW)
Lock type
Single action
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
Push button
Manual, flipper with KVT ball-bearing system
Clip type
Unknown
Reversible deep-carry (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
TacticalSelf defenseEDC
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Powerful and fast blade deploymentExcellent lock-upHigh-quality materialsSolid handle and blade ratio
Smooth and dependable flipping actionStrong and secure titanium frame lockExcellent edge retention with ELMAX steelComfortable and secure grip due to machined titanium handleReversible deep-carry pocket clip for both left and right-handed carry
Common complaints
Subject to slight handling marks revealing wearBlade steel may vary depending on production batch
Relatively heavy for an EDC knife at about 164-165 grams
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