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Microtech HALO VI vs Microtech Ultratech T/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech T/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech T/E 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 T/E 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 T/E 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$437Cheapest
Weight
170 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
102.3 g (3.61 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
90.2 mm (3.55 in)Shortest
Overall length
273 mm (10.75 in)Longest
217 mm (8.54 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
4.3 mm (0.17 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390
M390MK steel (DLC coated)
Handle material
Aluminum alloy
6161-T6 aluminum
Finish
Satin, Black, or Black anodized Mil-Spec finish depending on version
DLC coating on blade
Lock type
Unknown
Unknown
Opening method
Push Button Automatic (Single Action)
Out the Front (OTF) automatic deployment with Dual-fuel Drive Train
Clip type
Unknown
Strong aluminum pocket clip with ceramic ball
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useCollectible knivesKnife collectors
Everyday carryHeavy duty useTactical professionalsLaw enforcementEmergency use with glass breaker
Not best for
Daily carry (due to size and legal restrictions)Public use without proper permits
Users desiring single edged blade for thumb control
Common praise
High-quality Bohler M390 blade steelRobust build and unique automatic OTF mechanismAttractive and customizable finishesStrong, secure charging handle with safety features
Extremely rugged construction and designZero Blade Play mechanism nearly eliminates blade movementIntegrated glass breaker on handleHigh quality materials and engineeringStrong pocket clip with smooth deploymentDurable DLC coating on blade
Common complaints
Large and heavy making it impractical for everyday carryLack of a pocket clipPotential legal restrictions on public carryProprietary hardware complicates disassembly
Double edged blade limits thumb pressure control during cutting
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