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Microtech HALO VI vs Spyderco Autonomy 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 28% 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$434Cheapest
Weight
170 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
156 g (5.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
273 mm (10.75 in)Longest
214 mm (8.43 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
125 mm (4.92 in)
Blade thickness
4.3 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390
LC200N stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum alloy
Black textured G-10
Finish
Satin, Black, or Black anodized Mil-Spec finish depending on version
Black DLC or satin finish options
Lock type
Unknown
Button lock with safety
Opening method
Push Button Automatic (Single Action)
Automatic push button
Clip type
Unknown
Four-position hourglass pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useCollectible knivesKnife collectors
Everyday carryTactical useMarine or outdoor useUsers requiring corrosion-resistant blade
Not best for
Daily carry (due to size and legal restrictions)Public use without proper permits
Users preferring lighter knives for EDC (some find it heavy)
Common praise
High-quality Bohler M390 blade steelRobust build and unique automatic OTF mechanismAttractive and customizable finishesStrong, secure charging handle with safety features
Exceptional corrosion resistance due to LC200N steelSmooth and reliable automatic opening with button lock and safetyRobust and ergonomic G-10 handle providing secure gripHigh-quality USA manufacturing
Common complaints
Large and heavy making it impractical for everyday carryLack of a pocket clipPotential legal restrictions on public carryProprietary hardware complicates disassembly
Relatively heavy at 156 grams, considered heavy for some EDC users
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