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Microtech HALO VI vs WE Knife OAO

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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WE Knife OAO stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech HALO VI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Microtech HALO VI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

WE Knife OAO stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

WE Knife OAO stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Microtech HALO VI stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

WE Knife OAO stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Microtech HALO VI stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

WE Knife OAO stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Microtech HALO VI stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 37% 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.

Microtech HALO VI — Blade length: 117 mm (4.61 in)Microtech HALO VI — Overall length: 273 mm (10.75 in)Microtech HALO VI — Blade thickness: 4.3 mm (0.17 in)Microtech HALO VI — Weight: 170 g (6.00 oz)Microtech HALO VI — Retail price: US$655WE Knife OAO — Blade length: 86.3 mm (3.40 in)WE Knife OAO — Overall length: 199.7 mm (7.86 in)WE Knife OAO — Blade thickness: 4 mm (0.16 in)WE Knife OAO — Weight: 132.9 g (4.69 oz)WE Knife OAO — Retail price: US$682.3Blade lengthOverall lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$655Cheapest
US$682.3Most expensive
Weight
170 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
132.9 g (4.69 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
86.3 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
273 mm (10.75 in)Longest
199.7 mm (7.86 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
113.4 mm (4.46 in)
Blade thickness
4.3 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Aluminum alloy
6AL4V Titanium With Timascus Inlay
Finish
Satin, Black, or Black anodized Mil-Spec finish depending on version
Black Stonewashed Bevels, Black Brushed Flats
Lock type
Unknown
Nested Frame Lock
Opening method
Push Button Automatic (Single Action)
Flipper
Clip type
Unknown
Tip-Up, L/R
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useCollectible knivesKnife collectors
EDC KnivesTactical Knives
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
High quality materials and finishSmooth flipper mechanismComfortable titanium handle with Timascus inlay
Common complaints
Large and heavy making it impractical for everyday carryLack of a pocket clipPotential legal restrictions on public carryProprietary hardware complicates disassembly
Unknown

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