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Microtech HALO VI vs WE Knife Shuddan
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Shuddan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech HALO VI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Shuddan stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Shuddan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Shuddan 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 32% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Shuddan stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 30% 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$655Cheapest
US$723Most expensive
Weight
170 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
138.9 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Shortest
Overall length
273 mm (10.75 in)Longest
210.6 mm (8.29 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
122.2 mm (4.81 in)
Blade thickness
4.3 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390
Damasteel (Hakkapella) or CPM 20CV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum alloy
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Satin, Black, or Black anodized Mil-Spec finish depending on version
Blade finish satin or unspecified
Lock type
Unknown
Frame Lock
Opening method
Push Button Automatic (Single Action)
Flipper
Clip type
Unknown
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useCollectible knivesKnife collectors
EDCCollector 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 buildSmooth deploymentExcellent blade steel performanceAttractive finish and ergonomics
Common complaints
Large and heavy making it impractical for everyday carryLack of a pocket clipPotential legal restrictions on public carryProprietary hardware complicates disassembly
High price pointLimited edition availability
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