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Microtech HALO VI vs Spyderco Slysz Bowie
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 38% 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$450Cheapest
Weight
170 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
273 mm (10.75 in)Longest
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
111 mm (4.37 in)
Blade thickness
4.3 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390
M390
Handle material
Aluminum alloy
Titanium
Finish
Satin, Black, or Black anodized Mil-Spec finish depending on version
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Lock type
Unknown
Frame lock
Opening method
Push Button Automatic (Single Action)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Unknown
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useCollectible knivesKnife collectors
Everyday carryMedium-sized folding knife usersUsers desiring a premium titanium framelock folder
Not best for
Daily carry (due to size and legal restrictions)Public use without proper permits
Heavy duty cutting choresUsers needing large fixed blades
Common praise
High-quality Bohler M390 blade steelRobust build and unique automatic OTF mechanismAttractive and customizable finishesStrong, secure charging handle with safety features
High quality manufacturingComfortable ergonomicsSmooth deploymentRefined frame lockGood balance and medium sizeExcellent blade steel (M390 or CTS-XHP)Suitable for everyday carry
Common complaints
Large and heavy making it impractical for everyday carryLack of a pocket clipPotential legal restrictions on public carryProprietary hardware complicates disassembly
Higher price pointSome design changes less desirable compared to original modelOriginal stonewashed finish replaced by satin in newer versionRough edges at blade opening hole and jimping on new versionLong handle may feel disproportionate for some users
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