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Microtech HALO VI vs Microtech Ultratech Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Gen III stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 26% 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$395Cheapest
Weight
170 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
90.17 mm (3.55 in)Shortest
Overall length
273 mm (10.75 in)Longest
216.92 mm (8.54 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
4.3 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum alloy
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Satin, Black, or Black anodized Mil-Spec finish depending on version
Apocalyptic, Black anodized or Natural Clear depending on model
Lock type
Unknown
Zero Blade Play (ZBP) internal mechanism
Opening method
Push Button Automatic (Single Action)
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic, thumb slide
Clip type
Unknown
Machined titanium pocket clip with silica carbide ball, ambidextrous, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useCollectible knivesKnife collectors
Everyday carryTactical useCollectorsFast deployment
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 deploymentZero blade play upon tuningQuality constructionLightweight and compactAdjustable components for tuning
Common complaints
Large and heavy making it impractical for everyday carryLack of a pocket clipPotential legal restrictions on public carryProprietary hardware complicates disassembly
Blade play can develop after repeated use requiring adjustmentThumb slider may need smoothing to remove burrs
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