Cold Steel Frenzy: Slim and Light, with a Bite

[@jorgefernandez6407]

Another GREAT video here Mike! I was also very impressed when I finally got my Frenzy. I didn't expect it to be so sturdy and large! Btw, YOU are the first and only reviewer that I have seen, to baton with a Frenzy!!! I saw "chips" flying off of that bamboo too and Mike, Snaggletooth just so happens to have an actual matching blue wave tab for that knife, I have it on mine. That tab for me is a game changer Mike! I don't like those "AH HA" moments when deploying my knife lol!!! Another excellent series here, looking very much forward to the continuation...

[@michaelrizzo5523]

Thanks! I'll be looking into Snaggletooth after I get my move settled. Batoning was inspired by how well it was chopping, but I don't think it was made with that in mind.

[@FriedPi-mc5yt]

Glad you mentioned the Snaggletooth MF. I think Cold Steel missed out on not equipping the Frenzy with some type of wave opener. If I was mostly interested in a self defense folding knife and nothing else, I would definitely carry the Frenzy. But since it’s legal in my state to carry whatever I want. I usually carry a Cold Steel Magnum Tanto 2 or a Cold Steel Recon Tanto. If I can ever find a 9” Bowie knife with all the features I want on it, I’ll get one and carry it. The closest thing to a perfect Bowie knife I’ve found is the Bagwell Hells Belle. But even then, it’s not quite what I’m looking for. I don’t like the hand guard. So I’m probably going to have to have one made or make it myself.

[@powerplay4real174]

😊 It's a splendid looking folding knife and the blade is super stabby and it did other knofe stuff pretty well 🎖️ Thanks Mike for the demonstration of this Cold Steel Frenzy Knife. 😊

[@michaelrizzo5523]

I'm looking into getting a Snaggletooth hook for it, should make it even better.

[@mrjackolanterns]

When it comes to a martial blade that is exactly correct--whatever knife you comfortably carry the most. That for me is something slim, not too large, has great texturing and a finger choil in case the need for thrusting arises. And that knife for me is the Cold Steel American Lawman. It's very ergonomic and has a blade that is just long enough for me to feel comfortable with in a self defense situation. Hasn't left my pocket in the last 6 months. Love it. Great video too BTW.

[@michaelrizzo5523]

Thanks! The American Lawman is an old favorite EDC of mine. I suppose I'll have to revisit it.

[@mrjackolanterns]

@@michaelrizzo5523 I know it's not strictly a "tactical" blade but that's what I love about it. It has very EDC friendly look and capability about it but can easily fall into that tactical category as well. And I think that name "Lawman" is very fitting. Something a police officer would or could use in any given situation, including a self defense one. Overall I think it's a very underrated blade.

[@RandomName48]

I've been tempted to buy the Frenzy a few times and after your review I just might have to. Speaking of long, slim folders, you might want to try the largest Hold Out or the Counter Point XL. I have both and I've found them to give a lot of useful blade while being relatively easy to carry. The Counter Point has a better handle at the cost of being a little more bulky.

[@serpnta1267]

Cold Steel has some nice looking folders. I just purchase a Voyager XL Tanto which should be here in a few days. I'll let you know what I think when I get it. Thanks for all the info; great series!

[@michaelrizzo5523]

I've been considering that tanto as well.

[@serpnta1267]

@@michaelrizzo5523 It is one hell of a knife. Love it!

[@TheGingerKing1994]

Thanks for the content

[@4449John]

Oh man, now ya went and done it! Here I am, one happy camper with my serrated Spartan as a frequent EDC companion. I've sort of lusted over the Frenzy for years now, but have put off getting one because of its length. You went and answered a bunch of questions I was hiding behind. Hiding and stalling on the purchase of the Frenzy was simple until I saw it in a review I could relate to. They used to make one in OD Green and black, but I missed that one, so have been thinking blue, but it is bright; the paralysis of analysis is in full deployment on this one knife. I can't find any of the other colors, Amazon says they have a black one, but the image just shows a darkly exposed blue model, so not trusting that. I do wish that CS would offer subdued clips on all their knives, not everybody wants to be all that noticeable. I do add the SnaggleTooth LLC part to all my CS knives without the Demko plate, and the Frenzy, should I pull that trigger, will be no exception. Thanks for the very informative reviews, and keep up the interesting story arc.

[@michaelrizzo5523]

Check Chicago Knife Works for other colors? And I have Spartan review coming soon.

[@slimshady3374]

I use a very dark gun blue on my shiny parts that I don't want to be shiny.....Works great....It's also a good rust preventer.

[@4449John]

@@michaelrizzo5523 I did, and they are sold out the two other colors. Searched at many online vendors and saw DISCONTINUED more times than I can count. Cold Steel no longer catalogs the other versions on their website. CS of Texas is not big on customer service or fielding uncommon questions, or so I have come to find out in recent months. Living in Ventura Calif, I was used to the old way of doing business. You just don't know what ya got til its gone...or so the song goes.

[@4449John]

@@slimshady3374 Really? It will stay put on a polished Cold Steel clip? This is wonderful news. Thank You!

[@lukehorning3404]

I love it and will be getting one

[@michaelrizzo5523]

It's become a favorite of mine.

[@onesky8647]

Holy moly, you don't want to be on the business end of this knife. Stabby knife is stabby.😲

[@林昱志-g3y]

This is a powerful piercing blade.

[@kencoffman7145]

Thanks for this video. With my ti lite failing me ive been in the market for a replacement. The frenzy seems to have solved the issues (liner lock slipping and no ambidextrous clip). Also considering the counter point xl.

[@michaelrizzo5523]

Good timing on this comment, it turns out, as I'm just finishing reviewing the Luzon, and (spoiler) the liner lock is a big fail, so I was wondering about the Ti-Lite. I'm also leaning towards the XL Counterpoint.

[@kencoffman7145]

@@michaelrizzo5523 I love the ti lite and haven't totally written it off yet. Going to try some more loctite. The pivot screw works itself loose.

[@michaelrizzo5523]

@@kencoffman7145Good to know!

[@kencoffman7145]

@@michaelrizzo5523 glad to help. I can't hate on the tilite but when the lock sticks sometimes it's a pain to get released. I like it for the fact that it can be used as a non lethal without deploying the blade and the reach is just insane.

[@4449John]

@@michaelrizzo5523 I too have played with the Luzon and the Ti Lite, I kept them but seldom carry either, they now sit in drawers just in case something unfortunate was to occur.

[@rustyknifelover4463]

Chack out Daggerr Knives Voron. 5.2 inch blade. Fun knife IMHO

[@slimshady3374]

Heah Michael....It's possible I missed it, but what type of steel is this Frenzy....And what steels is it available in?

[@michaelrizzo5523]

S35VN, seems to be what's available now.

[@OspreyEye]

I know you probably have been asked this a million times but I just found your channel after seeing an old video you made about a Tachi sword. I noticed your left ring finger has been damaged. I the first thing that came to mind is “knife/blade channel and missing finger. he must have lost it in a knife fight!” haha. Would you be willing to share what happened?

[@michaelrizzo5523]

Some idiot shot me.

[@mickroe8798]

Not enough to stop hand sliding up the blade for me.

[@michaelrizzo5523]

That is a concern. I feel like they could have put at least a partial guard if this is going to be a defensive knife.

[@iankelly3479]

The G-10 texture is pretty tacky. I don't think your hand will slip even when wet.

[@adrianfytr35]

You talk too much, open the dang blade already!