Microtech Halo V Disassemble & Reassemble

[@thedougmasterflex]

The hanger idea was a life saver. Been trying for hours to get this damn thing reassembled. Thumbs up brother.

[@xxSURExxSHOTxx]

The last fail parts are epic. That was fun to see. Thanks we have all been there.....

[@gigilaco]

Absolutely worth $600+! The machining is way more impressive and intricate than my Springfield 9mm that was $100 less. All joking aside, great video and very helpful reassembly tips :)

[@TheHollowGrind]

@@gigilaco can't even find one for less than $1200 these days unfortunately

[@jftman53]

Dude I couldn't watch the how not to...... The proper way was so refreshing, thank You

[@qfina]

Two observations, first, that spring is seriously compressed when closed! Second, and coming from a Halo lover...seeing it apart, it's just not worth the 600+ they go for now :(

[@Fisheee123]

Thank you, I disassembled my Halo VI and didn't know how to put it back together.

[@lucapaganin5747]

Thanks man I opened up my halo VI and I spend 3 days trying to solve the spring problem ... having the parts flying all over the place then your video opened my eyes... just a simple peace of solid wire

[@TheHollowGrind]

Awesome, glad the video helped!

[@BATMAN-sf2ku]

Great technique, same one I use except I use a flat piece of stainless steel stiffener from old automotive wiper blades. Allows almost complete closure before removing.

[@jasee4595]

I know this vid is old, but i gotta say. The how not to do it part was hilarious hahaha I was crying

[@jakefriesenjake]

Oh my God. That's got to of been a gag. Lol

[@1998gst4611]

Yeah you could say that was a rookie move!

[@bplahn39]

Oh thank you good sir! I was ready to chuck that thing into the Lake. I can't wait to get home now to give it one more, old college try!

[@TheHollowGrind]

Good luck!

[@robertsteen4861]

Your "Trial and Error" will save me a lot of headache! Thanx!!

[@badmitionpro101]

I jumped when the blade flew out at the end haha

[@MasteringHow-To]

Wow. Super simple inside.

[@jakefriesenjake]

........ Too simple........

[@lm2491]

Love your “disassemble” videos - followed step by step on the Dirac Delta. Please make a step by step for the HALO VI!

[@SickNastyEDC]

Its the same as 5 lol

[@rbyourb]

Nice video, wanted to know if the blade of the Halo V eventually will get loose, since the base of the blade is very short and doesn't seem to have enough metal in the base to hold the blade tight?

[@111111111Tiger]

How NOT to do it... that was great - thanks for sharing it.

[@SmokeRingsPipeDreams]

Nicely done Sir!

[@TheHollowGrind]

Without the stop pin there will be no way to charge the blade. Although there may be a way to turn the knife into a ballistic knife; I am certain it is highly illegal. Probably as illegal as converting a Glock into a full auto pistol.

[@Yumaironwood]

I just emailed you back. My spring is at least two inches longer and the top cup has a steel insert with a rounded end to help keep the spring tracking correctly. Are all black Halo's possessed?!?! Haha!! Next time I take mine apart I'll email you a pic of the insert. It makes it so you can't use a hanger. You have to put a cup flat on a table and compress spring by hand. Still my favorite knife despite it being a Chinese finger removing device!

[@Leon-li4gl]

This actually seems easier to take apart and put together again than a Griptilian or Endura.

[@TheHollowGrind]

Previous models have that guide rod in the spring and no holes in the end caps. You CANNOT compress these new springs by hand as you can see at the end of the video. The previous models have weaker springs and CAN be compressed by hand by placing the guide rod in the spring and in an end cap; then compress it until the top cap is placed over the guide rod. You can than insert that piece while the blade is locked closed.

[@FirearmTutorials]

Good video man. I like how you showed the screw ups at the end. I've been saving my screw ups of gunsmithing for a blooper reel.

[@Biblicalgiants]

Hello, hey what kind of screwdrivers do you have? They sure look nice! Good upload!

[@TheHollowGrind]

Microtech has their own screwdriver and bit set available. It's a little pricey at $285 but it has mostly everything you need if you have a Microtech collection

[@26point2madness]

I think you convinced me not to take the knife apart. How is your assistant that was standing to your left feeling today?

[@mrfireawaynow]

Any ideas on the process Microtech uses to compress the spring when building these knives? I wonder what they do.

[@jackbauer569]

I hope so much that microtech will release a production series with camo colored halo V's again...

[@TheHollowGrind]

Wish granted.

[@mrfireawaynow]

Good place! Bits are just $15 or $20. Only complaint is it is really hard to tell which bit you need from his descriptions. Thank you.

[@faraday9234]

Does it stay locked forward? Maybe the blade is held by the button in the forward position and is disengaged by the return bar?

[@12345678927164]

Simple and beautiful

[@pitotopuk]

Bravo!

[@XDarkScythe5492X]

If you didn't put the stop pin in, would it become a makeshift 'ballistic knife'?

[@ManaMunch]

What kind of bit driver handles are those? They look nice.

[@TheHollowGrind]

It's the official Microtech one, they don't sell them often and when they do they are over $120. I think the last time they were sold was at least 6 years ago

[@MasteringHow-To]

Can you please tell me what camera and lens you're using. How it's always on focus?

[@TheHollowGrind]

It's a nearly decade old canon camcorder with hard drive based recording.

[@cowgirl9543]

The end, watching the "How not to do it" - I was like, "SON OF A BITCH!!" I will never take mine apart because of this. Damn.

[@TheHollowGrind]

The warranty is voided if the knife is taken apart. Microtech or your dealer may still be able to help with a problem even if the knife was taken apart under certain circumstances. There may be a repair charge for out of warranty knives.

[@Dalessandroftw]

Damn, seeing these from the inside really makes you wonder where the $600+ pricetag comes from. Seems like it justifies getting a clone if anything

[@TheHollowGrind]

True these knives are simple; but they still had to be designed, developed, refined, and manufactured and all that was done in the USA. All that costs a lot of money when you don't hire children at 25 cents a day to operate heavy machinery. To those who want to support American companies while obtaining a quality product with quality materials with quality control then the price is more than justified. The "clones" out there stole the design and use inferior parts that may or may not break. As a toy, the clones will work but as a tool they just won't do.

[@Graciashauf]

Aha dude I got the knock off for 50 bucks. Had to take it apart to fix it. The 600 is way too much but material is better. My knock off started getting a lip in the aluminum where one of the stop pins slams against on opening. The lip starting dragging on the knife. Took it apart, and dremeled the lip off. Reassembled and it's all gucci now. Sweet knife to abuse since it wasn't 600 bucks 😂

[@Biblicalgiants]

TheHollowGrind Yes. Good point. But in the otf world the more simple the better though. Less parts to worry about breaking down.

[@puddintame6310]

You forgot to mention buying proprietary fasteners. That in itself is incredibly expensive, and utterly extraneous to function. "Designing?" This thing is less complicated than a toaster. Dafuq you think goes into designing something like this? It's massively marked up. A MT Halo should cost about $120.

[@CDA43]

Elmax steel for one. Warranty for two. Materials used. Design that went into it. Made in America. Easy to replace. The $600 price tag is justified. It's kind of like saying "Damn that ferrari is too pricey, makes more sense to get a ferrari body kit for my hyundai"

[@mrfireawaynow]

It's a specific Microtech bit tool. Kind of pricey, about $170 from bladehq when in stock.

[@Rompastompa71]

Great Video.You actually made it look easy although I am sure its anything but that.That design kinda reminds me of a Pez Candy Dispenser.Whoda thunk Pez candy could be so dangerous? Thanks for uploading this!

[@TheHollowGrind]

He's feeling a HOLE lot better.

[@dennismccool8760]

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing it.

[@vexelite77]

Thank you

[@mmon1932]

I was expecting a solid internal mechanism,how this knife locks in place when deployed?

[@TheHollowGrind]

M Mon It is a button lock mechanism. The button slides up behind the blade when fully open.

[@Biblicalgiants]

Have you ever noticed the Dalton Combat Ranger and the Halo 1 are almost identical. I'd rather have the Dalton Ranger if I'm to pay $600 for this. Good upload!

[@JustSumGuy01]

So since it's spring operated and springs wear out the more it's used, how many times can one uses this before the spring is completely done?

[@bullridermusic2054]

You would be surprised. I read somewhere that when springs are formed and manufactured and heat treated properly, they can last for a very long time without losing their spring power. I don't really know why it is, but there's some information online if you're interested, obviously. But eventually yes they will wear out, but it will be a very long time.

[@yuri7765]

You can also open them inside a clear plastic bag so parts don’t shoot out and disappear.

[@michjj9428]

The issue is with my halo v is that it is newer so it had a metal pin and the end caps so I cant use this method. Im trying to figure out how I can compress the spring to be able to put the other aluminum handle on without it shooting everywhere any ideas?

[@purpledc1]

Something I would suggest doing is taking a long piece of heat shrink tubing and covering the piece of coat hanger with it and using heat to shrink it on. The reason is the hanger can scratch parts of the handle if you pull it out too quick. The rubber heat shrink tubing wont do this nor will is flake off into the knife.

[@TheHollowGrind]

It may not slide out easily if you do that. If you do this slowly you won't scratch the parts (at least it didn't for me). The heat shrink tubing is plastic and as you pull the wire out you may find the plastic catch on the edges. A hard plastic rod would likely be ideal.

[@jessefiorinif6057]

Best blooper reel ever!

[@OdeToTheJester]

Did the blade stick into the wall?

[@TheHollowGrind]

No; it just went clear across the room.

[@OdeToTheJester]

aww

[@dangtienthinh1]

Beautiful knife

[@Grayfizzle]

where can i get a replacement spring mine went in the water when i was maintencing it on a boat

[@davevjy]

R.I.P

[@metalkingconqueror]

Grayfizzle McMaster Carr, assuming you live in North America. You'll have to measure all the attributes of the spring (force rating, wire thickness, overall length, number of coils) but they have a large enough catalogue that you're bound to find it eventually. If you do, post the part # since others might need it too and it would save them some time.

[@willimaster7387]

Where do u put the oil in thanks 😎

[@TheHollowGrind]

These knives really don't need oil. Oil will cause dust particles to stick and cause the action to become slower.

[@senzotanaka574]

Thank you man this helped i was starting to feel like im gonna throw it out of the window.

[@mrbones3163]

So much simpler than the double action models.

[@jessefiorinif6057]

Priceless how not to do it

[@YayoRobobull]

HEy.. what is that screw driver called?

[@Th0ma5100]

awesome video!

[@TheHollowGrind]

You can get the tool by contacting Matt at Model & Tool (modelandtool (dot) com ) Bits will run $25 or so per size.

[@traviswerner4151]

Thank you for this I about drove myself fucking crazy!! trying to get my halo back together.

[@pessimisticprofessorfarnsw3241]

Just saying the reason for the price is the superior materials. Simplicity does not mean cheap. A lot went in this knife and the biggest difference between this and a knockoff is the fact that the official ones can be used as a spike and hammer into something and still work perfectly whereas knockoffs have their locks fail very easily.

[@mrfireawaynow]

You made a balistic knife at the end there!

[@stormleader1776]

Hey Are you willing to sell that Particular Microtech Knife? I’ve been looking for a Halo V for So long with a Red handle and Black Tanto Blade. I’ve searched the internet head and toe and found nothing to the exact one I want. I was wondering if you are interested in selling this one if it’s still available.

[@TheHollowGrind]

I wish I still had it but that one is long gone

[@stormleader1776]

@@TheHollowGrind That’s alright, Thanks Anyways!

[@juliocanosa431]

I know I am late to the party here but I just picked up a Halo V and its missing 2 screws. Does anyone know which screws this one takes. I cant find them anywhere.

[@TheHollowGrind]

@@juliocanosa431 they are hard to find and are specific to that model only. I would check to see if anyone made aftermarket screws (sometimes they have titanium) or you may have to find some china screws. You could potentially send it to Microtech but they haven't made them in so long that they may not have screws available. The good thing is that the knife will still function missing 2 screws

[@juliocanosa431]

@@TheHollowGrind Thank you for such a quick response. Ya I cant find them anywhere. I doubt they have them but I did send them a message. I found one person selling them as tc4 screws but I see those are also for the utx85 and bigger heads.

[@hjiang9538]

I dont get the locking mechanism when the knife is open, anybody tell me please?

[@jakefriesenjake]

The button pushing on the end of the blade base. Just like the button pushes on the half moon notch on the front of the blade spine. Simple design, hope it lasts....

[@alexandraporter7194]

What kind of screwheads are they?

[@vultureking5489]

yo does eny one know what screw driver has using

[@TheHollowGrind]

It is the smallest triangular bit. If you need one we have some available. Just send us an email.

[@vultureking5489]

ok

[@vultureking5489]

wats the email

[@fahed7316]

Main Fairs alot harder with out grease/lube/oill and sounds happeir 😍

[@TheHollowGrind]

These knives do great without lubrication, but I like to wipe it down a little to leave a thin layer

[@fahed7316]

@@TheHollowGrind yeah maybe just a lil but man o man now it shots faster and sounds awosome Cant get over it u really helped me i gave it to my mom to cut some chiken fat becuz she dosint have a sharp knife and all the fat and bones got inside so thanks for posting😉😘 u rescued me

[@TheHollowGrind]

@@fahed7316 Ah that's good to hear; that's the whole reason for the video so I'm glad we could help.

[@adamatmorg6598]

thanks you have helped me twise

[@ShooterMedic1818]

Lol that ending made me laugh my ass off.

[@ninjavn3616]

The last moment should be in a vine video. Lol.

[@skiboyscuba]

Thanks!

[@markw7303]

omg the best part is the how not to :)

[@Yumaironwood]

And I bought mine used from bladeforums so I didn't have anything to loose taking it apart. Too bad I don't collect Gerber knives. Cheap and uncomplicated. Instead I'm out there cutting holes in turf grass with a $600 switchblade.

[@knifenoob5411]

Great ou takes at the end.LOL. Nive vid, thx

[@dukejackson854]

Got anxiety at the end watching the spring bein installed under tension with the blade in the handle. was like "No don't do that!" when his free finger got near the firing button.

[@vultureking5489]

my halo is kinda loose lost the OG screwdriver

[@TheHollowGrind]

What kind of screws are they? Triangular?

[@vultureking5489]

yes

[@vultureking5489]

yes I was playing game

[@nathanb316]

LoL the knife went flying across the room and stuck into the wall. Lucky no one was injured.

[@Paulscole3]

Lol.... I love it when people add in their failed attempts when shooting a video. That way it doesn't make the rest of us feel so incompetent... 🤣. I'm subscribing just for that reason! Good job and keep the videos coming!

[@TheHollowGrind]

Thanks! lol

[@1998gst4611]

Isn't that the red Microtech model Halo V a limited edition which was used in Sylvester Stallones movie Bullet to the Head? I have one on order but it has the partial serrated blade instead a full strieght edge.

[@VfletchS]

LOL at bloopers.

[@radujko]

I remember buying two of these knives, then I realized I could have bought a gun...that being said they fucking awesome

[@DrMurdercock]

Wanted one of these for years, but not worth the price, at all. At the end of the day, it's a fuckin tool, who is gonna use a several hundred dollar tool when you can get a 5 dollar knife from the gas station to abuse? These are over priced knives for yuppies and nothing more.

[@TheHollowGrind]

I can understand your point, and you'd be correct if the materials used were the same, but high end knives are vastly superior, will retain their value, and are safer to use since they won't break due to poor heat treat and faulty materials

[@Hacksaw.Jim.Duggan]

applogies for telling you this if you do not already know, bu the knife in this video is a fake microtech.

[@zeuqramjj2002]

the very end oh god LOL

[@lukeknighton4918]

easier than a 1911

[@penguinjolt]

Oops be careful

[@johnrossell7471]

For the price they get for these all your getting is two cast pieces Aluminum and a spring 5to6hundred seem way overpriced for 600. I can get small machine make my own but I still like them

[@davevjy]

Sounding like the chinese now...

[@23youy]

I just got an idea for a ballistic knife XD

[@1998gst4611]

You don't have to use a coated hanger you could just use a plain steel uncoated hanger to save you the trouble of sanding the coating off, which would make more sense but if thats what u got thats what you got.

[@ingohiller3415]

Boy I don't like to do that one

[@jay-rad8303]

Hey, can anyone please make me diagrams of the parts from this (exact measurements) as I would like to make one! (a varnished wooden one) Thank you so much to anyone that gets the measurements for me XD

[@astroman0500]

no lock for the blade when is closed? I wouldn't buy that knife... just saying :)