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Microtech HALO VI vs Microtech Hera II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Hera II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Hera II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Hera II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 14% 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$655Most expensive
US$537Cheapest
Weight
170 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
140 g (4.94 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Overall length
273 mm (10.75 in)Longest
240 mm (9.45 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
138 mm (5.43 in)
Blade thickness
4.3 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
3.35 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum alloy
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Satin, Black, or Black anodized Mil-Spec finish depending on version
Stonewash (blade)
Lock type
Unknown
Thumb Lock
Opening method
Push Button Automatic (Single Action)
Dual action OTF (out-the-front)
Clip type
Unknown
6AL4V titanium pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useCollectible knivesKnife collectors
Everyday carryCollectorsTactical use
Not best for
Daily carry (due to size and legal restrictions)Public use without proper permits
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality Bohler M390 blade steelRobust build and unique automatic OTF mechanismAttractive and customizable finishesStrong, secure charging handle with safety features
Smooth dual-action deploymentHigh quality Bohler M390MK steelDurable anodized aluminum handleVersatile and ergonomic design
Common complaints
Large and heavy making it impractical for everyday carryLack of a pocket clipPotential legal restrictions on public carryProprietary hardware complicates disassembly
High price point
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