Big Folder Dominance: Cold Steel Frenzy

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  • @andrewxu503
    @andrewxu503 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love cold steel, been buying them and selling everything else. Cold steel just gives such a good feeling : you know their lock is best, you know their heat treat is best in production, you know their edges are sharp, you know you're not getting ripped off in terms of $, you know you're getting a design that Lynn is himself comfortable to use in hunting, you know you can get them big > 5in folders. All these factors matter and they slowly creep up on you, making you (i) a die hard Cold Steel fanboy.

  • @aaronfriedmann2488
    @aaronfriedmann2488 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Cold steels Espada (Large and XL) and Voyager are hands down the best combat folders ever made. A good knife for self defense needs to be large enough, heavy and razor-sharp. When pulled the size alone will easy intimidate the crap out of any attacker.

  • @johnruff7417
    @johnruff7417 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I love that you unapologetically review the knives that Lynn Thompson unapologetically makes!!!

  • @gregwarren9178
    @gregwarren9178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I own the blue and green frenzies and carry one every day. I love the Frenzy. Thank you Nutnfancy, great review as always.

  • @et9650
    @et9650 6 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Man cranking them vids out, thanks nutnfancy.

  • @mr.b8372
    @mr.b8372 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I recently went to the Stratosphere in Las Vegas NV. Christmas Eve to be exact.We were going up to the bar on the 107th floor 🍸 👍. But first we had to go through a metal detector and I had to check in my pocket knife. It's a Cold Steel⛄ XL Recon 1 tanto 😱.The security guard said that's a big pocket knife. I said I have a big pocket. 🍺

  • @TheSwampRats
    @TheSwampRats 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm watching every video you post. Tnp'r since year 1. Keep em coming Nutn! God bless you and yours.

  • @christophhaupt2520
    @christophhaupt2520 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Frenzy Knife reminds me on a Viking Seax Knife... foldable. It is a great knife to have on your person and more versatile than just defense/fighting!

  • @9SS94Cr
    @9SS94Cr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Historically the weapon that inspired the Frenzy, a Kabutowari, is a battlefield blunt weapon meant to hit the armored enemy in the head, causing damage or at least disorientation so he would fall down. Then the user will stab the pointy tip into the joints of the armor to finish the enemy off. Some variations of the Kabutowari are sharpened on the inside curve, the same as the Frenzy, but the majority of them are pure impact weapons.

  • @tophercf508
    @tophercf508 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Just got the Rajah II for xmas.. love it ! All my friends are so impressed. Merry Christmas and happy new year Nutn!

  • @cameronfarslow1697
    @cameronfarslow1697 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So happy you finally reviewed this knife, I’ve been on the fence since it came out.

  • @DRum886
    @DRum886 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was wondering when you would review this blade. Awesome that you got around to it.

  • @nelsonbutcher1
    @nelsonbutcher1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    love my CS spartan and XL voyager. cant believe i missed this vid for so many years!

  • @pkvillager
    @pkvillager 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That OD handle is so damn cool I might pick this up even though I hate wharncliffe blades. Hopefully they will do that style of black and OD layered grips on other knives. I would grab that version of my CS AK-47 in a heartbeat. I also wish Cold Steel would do loop-over clips.

  • @markthompson8718
    @markthompson8718 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That would be my EDC choice. Meal prep etc i Usually have a fixed blade

  • @wildparang
    @wildparang 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love Cold Steel. Nutn how would you compare this blade to the Cold Steel TiLite XI with g10 scales and the CTSXHP steel? awesome vid. Thanks.

  • @anthonyortega2265
    @anthonyortega2265 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have had my voyager xl tanto for 5 years and love it

  • @arthurrobertson1725
    @arthurrobertson1725 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Nutn...Great KRV dude...Just FYI...I removed the thumb-studs from my Voyager XL & installed a zip tie mod to make it waveable out of pocket...Highly recommended!!! Thanx for all the helpful & inspirational info bro...Keep it up!

  • @Hudson4426
    @Hudson4426 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I really want a recon 1 in spear point with their new steel... alas, there are higher priorities

  • @CPLBSS88
    @CPLBSS88 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I looooove me some cold steel. Ive got so many of their products in my system and they never let me down. Their folders are my go-to when a folder is needed because their lock system is damn near as strong as a fixed blade.

  • @TDKNATE
    @TDKNATE 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Nutn where is the WROV on those SMAEL watches, I haven't seen them, on you tube search, you posted them yet?

  • @chiliprepper7678
    @chiliprepper7678 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OK Nutn I just scored the SMAEL black with orange numbers cuz of U. 👍👍 I was needing something tough but cheap in case I damage it getting rowdy at work as a CO. The big house is not a place to flash fancy watches. Thanks for the recommendation.

  • @Dozer1003
    @Dozer1003 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    NICE!!! I like that stuff!! I have (3) Cold Steel Folding Blades, Spartan, AK-47, Recon 1 Tanto 50/50 and (4) Fixed Blades, OSS, Marauder, Chaos Kukri and my favourite EDC the Safemaker 1. I will say that I don't care for their Machete's though. I prefer Ontario Machete's, just me.

  • @TheBlackknight120
    @TheBlackknight120 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I carried a spyderco military in OEF. I liked the larger hole for use with gloves. I had a hard time with thumb stud knives while wearing gloves.

  • @nevahenuf
    @nevahenuf 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you're on a tight budget the Voyager XL knives seem to frequently show up on ebay for undervalued prices.

  • @MarkAndrewEdwards
    @MarkAndrewEdwards 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review, thanks. Blade is a bit large for me to carry though.

  • @stayathomedad4468
    @stayathomedad4468 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Right on Fancy, another great blade vid.

  • @PowerMadHeadBanger
    @PowerMadHeadBanger 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I couldn't believe that you didn't made a review for this knife and the Cold Steel Prolite as soon as they were realeased. Both are very lightweight and the Prolite is basically a Tri-Ad lock on a budget.

  • @bobwampler3387
    @bobwampler3387 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the looks of this knife! I will be adding one to my collection. BTW, I think the number refers to the color of the handle for this knife. It will go well with my Cold Steel XL Voyager (clip and tanto) and Rajah 1.

  • @jakedewald4109
    @jakedewald4109 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just rewatched your 10 tactical myths video. Anyway loved the Tier 7 concept, and you guys should make it a patch or something!

  • @nellAyaR2034
    @nellAyaR2034 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello. Love your videos!! Could you do a review on the Boker Plus Strike auto? Looks like an interesting knife

  • @bev8200
    @bev8200 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow 2011 I remember it like it’s today you and Hickok were my only interests after end of day formation.

  • @13Hangfire
    @13Hangfire 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey nutn... I like the steal liners in my Spyderco Stretch ZDP-189! It's "good" added weight!

  • @djshnibz
    @djshnibz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the voyager, great blade, I’ve baton’d with that thing 😂😂

  • @R3c0n5n1p3r_mac
    @R3c0n5n1p3r_mac 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I edc rotation when I was in the army the CS ak-47 and the recon 1 clip point. And a benchmade grip when I was on base.

  • @edgblades
    @edgblades 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I also use the Cold Steel XL for deployments - this will probably be more pocket friendly

  • @Gianfranco_Estremadoyro
    @Gianfranco_Estremadoyro 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Will you do more backpacking vids?

  • @justinhilse2956
    @justinhilse2956 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Nutnfancy what's you opinions on TAC FORCE and ELK RODGE KNIFES!? I have the speedster model and Ballistic...

  • @STERLING430
    @STERLING430 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now that Frenzy 2, yes sir. Absolutely

  • @gearheadted5110
    @gearheadted5110 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool knives. Do you do your own engraving? Have you shown it a video?

  • @matthalo871
    @matthalo871 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So I bought a Frenzy in s35v I love it and a Espada in AUS10 I have hit the hard spot with trying to figure out what to carry most of the time im just lucky my Rajah in AUS10 is really have to carry daily or else it would be a stupid had time to pick what to carry.

  • @PracticalTacticalSheepDog
    @PracticalTacticalSheepDog 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Check out they're ""Machetes" very high quality for the price... depending on the model your basically getting a sword made of spring steel.... durable affordable and very utilitarian... i have a cold steel smachete machete and love it

  • @TheWestboom
    @TheWestboom 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nutn could you please do a review of the cold steel gi tanto, wanna hear your thoughts on it

  • @FlintandSteelSurvival
    @FlintandSteelSurvival 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Woah those watches are affordable! Cold steel is great! The espada xl is insanity but I'm glad it exists! The frenzy looks pretty neat I love the handles! My next cold steel is the broken skull it's just waiting its turn on my wish list!

  • @jonitalia6748
    @jonitalia6748 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can someone tell me when a tanto is a better choice for tactical/defense?

  • @josefstalin9678
    @josefstalin9678 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My edc knife is the 4 inch voyager with the tanto blade. Chose the 4 inch because the 5.5 was too close in size to my rajah 2

  • @parkaboi7492
    @parkaboi7492 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do a review on the new ruger pc 9mm rifle

  • @joshuarausch5526
    @joshuarausch5526 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ever think of taking the thumbstuds out and throwing a spyderco ziptie mod on there? Ive been wanting to do that to a few cold steels that arent waveable out of box. I know you've said recently you normally dont carry knives that arent waveable off the pocket and I have the same philosophy on my tactical blades.

    • @joshuarausch5526
      @joshuarausch5526 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      The fuller on the frenzy could work well as a secondary manual opener instead of the studs

  • @DCavalcade
    @DCavalcade 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cold Steel knives are reliably sharp right out of the box.

  • @maak0215
    @maak0215 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Own it. Love it. Thx nutnfancy

  • @davidelizabeth4933
    @davidelizabeth4933 6 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Hard to beat Cold Steel when it comes to value for money.

    • @MichaelFienen
      @MichaelFienen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wonder about that these days. I feel like CS quality isn't anywhere near where it was 5-10 years ago, allowing competitors to easily compete with their offerings. And for their price, I frequently find myself looking to other brands offering the same steel, quality, and blade geometries cheaper. I miss all the knives they used to do in VG10 and San Mai. BD1 isn't bad, but it's not going to blow anyone away. I haven't owned an XHP steel knife yet, so I don't know about those.

    • @nutnfancy
      @nutnfancy  6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Agreed bro...no one does what they do

    • @PracticalTacticalSheepDog
      @PracticalTacticalSheepDog 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      nutnfancy $239 is a ton of money for a blade... cold steel has alot of great value blades but i dont think the frenzy should be considered a value blade.

    • @stalememe6407
      @stalememe6407 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      are you series? replacing san mai with 3v is bad? how about using s35vn? and you praise vg10 but don't like bd1? im sorry but i think this is their greatest year by far

    • @AZNwannabe06
      @AZNwannabe06 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      PracticalTacticalSheepdog probably should actually look at the prices listed from the links in the description before you make an argument about value. It’s selling for like $140.

  • @redsky8509
    @redsky8509 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    all my wife and I carry are Cold Steel Recon 1, Tanto, half serrated.

  • @petermcmillan1773
    @petermcmillan1773 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It would be much easier to push the frenzy into an enemy combatant chest through fatigues and stir chop their organs than the wide clip blade of the voyager..... I say this while watching and playing with 2 Voyager XLs on my desk. Nutn, thanks to your influence over 10+ years, I've become a collector of high value, affordable, big knives. Cheers from Australia.

  • @bobxfromtexas6276
    @bobxfromtexas6276 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's now 2020 and Cold Steel has been sold.
    I hope their attitude survives!

  • @freman007
    @freman007 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The slight concave blade is to give a better bite in when cutting.

  • @vengenaceearly255
    @vengenaceearly255 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. I am turning into a watch freak ! Love the look and function ..gotta have one. .. now the hard part ... the choice. LOL

  • @zefsios
    @zefsios 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merry Christmas!

  • @TheWestboom
    @TheWestboom 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cold steel Best knives for the money and strongest folders out there, there fixed blade are sick too

  • @dalecarpenter8828
    @dalecarpenter8828 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I almost alway custize the lock spring ( take pounds off while being careful to leave enough for blade retention ) .have the XHP Code 4 in my pocket right now !

  • @pyros2359
    @pyros2359 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Cold Steel. The Tanto Recon 1 is the best knife I have ever had.

  • @rolex198823
    @rolex198823 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How can you know if the item it's not fake coming from Amazon?

  • @pistolpete8518
    @pistolpete8518 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like a good letter opener....

  • @bb3866
    @bb3866 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just got mine, it is one bad ass knife.

  • @iranash1797
    @iranash1797 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was really hoping it was smaller cause I want a smaller knife with the same lines

  • @thedrunkenwookie
    @thedrunkenwookie 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cold steel Espada G10 or Benchmade Bedlam?

  • @josephmac2386
    @josephmac2386 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you get one of these make sure you get a snaggle tooth pocket opener they're excellent

  • @alan98bert
    @alan98bert 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have no problem with big EDC knives, I carry a Cold Steel Voyager XL.

    • @xmike925x
      @xmike925x 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sometimes it’s a must depending where u live

    • @ItachiUchiha-yz5nn
      @ItachiUchiha-yz5nn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's a good choice dude.

    • @ssunfish
      @ssunfish 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Wōtan yes sheeple suck to have hanging around!

  • @jackogawa8291
    @jackogawa8291 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nutn you've gotta do the Benchmade Bugout, sub 2 ounces for SAWC excellence.

  • @TangomanX2008
    @TangomanX2008 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I believe the difference between the Frenzy 1, 2, and 3 are merely the colors of the handle.

  • @phakeacount2228
    @phakeacount2228 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    tough, inexpensive, and varied

  • @e.l.robbins5614
    @e.l.robbins5614 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the cold steel knives. I have used them for years. I consider the Freenzy a edc lol. I carry a Recon tanto XL and XXL daily. I prefer a larger knife. I really like the Freenzy and will edc this knife

    • @aaronfriedmann2488
      @aaronfriedmann2488 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      IMHO nothing beats the large Espada. It's not that bad when carried in the front pocket. Plus the size alone when pulled out will intimidate the crap out of most attackers.

  • @powerplay4real174
    @powerplay4real174 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cold Steel and Lynn C Thompson are still
    the Knife Industry, Giant and true knife
    and martial minded individuals appreciate
    the products him and Andrew Demko bring
    to the Knife Game .🎯

  • @lukemcinerny8220
    @lukemcinerny8220 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Isn't the espada based on the navajah?

  • @gaurdiankahn
    @gaurdiankahn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your vids man but I gotta disagree on this one, I have EDC’d my Frenzy since day one from everything from opening boxes to backing down agressors and it’s been amazing.

  • @waynemoorejr628
    @waynemoorejr628 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Knife review recommendation the CRKT CLEVER GIRL awesome knife great price point I think you will like it

  • @happyhaunter_5546
    @happyhaunter_5546 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Hey dude you shoulda you coulda" 😂

  • @DragonHide94
    @DragonHide94 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just to point it out, that first Espada is the large not the extra large. There's a big difference. Big as in 5 inches of difference in overall length. The Voyager series has an extra large which has a 5 1/2 inch blade, whereas the 5 1/2 inch Espada is "large" and the "extra large" is 7 1/2 inches long.

  • @graffititoad5758
    @graffititoad5758 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That copper and blue espada is fine

  • @deedle6073
    @deedle6073 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish it came in an all black g10 handle.

  • @tygre7
    @tygre7 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Utility-wise, a Wharncliffe is hard to beat.

  • @9unslin9er
    @9unslin9er 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish they kept this model instead of the other colors. The Green looks the best.

  • @socalrangeboot916
    @socalrangeboot916 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Solid! KRV

  • @douglascuvillyed.s8211
    @douglascuvillyed.s8211 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it possible to do a ziptie mod on this?

  • @kevinhbutler
    @kevinhbutler 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What, no Recon XLs?!? ;) Nice vid - gotta luv Cold Steel products! I have Recon XL Tanto and Clip Point in a couple of chest rigs I have.

  • @vic771
    @vic771 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RUGER PC CARBINE REVIEW PLEASE ( great vids, long time viewer)

  • @johnroberts6695
    @johnroberts6695 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, Nutn, you never say much about the steel. There are guys on TH-cam pretty much trashing AUS8 and you've got Lynn Thompson putting out fighting knives with the CTS-XHP steel. I'd rather have the fighting knives come out cheaper with lesser steels that we could afford. BTW, I can use the Frenzy fine in the kitchen as long as I don't use a cutting board. the blade shape doesn't really hinder it as much as I thought. Good knife, great review.

  • @charliedoyle118
    @charliedoyle118 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Cold Steel makes some nice "pocket swords."

  • @MrBlessed70
    @MrBlessed70 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review.I would like to see a bit more belly on the blade and a deeper pocket clip.I have the Recon 1 Tanto XL and the same applies to the pocket clip and make the G10 much smoother under the pocket clip.If Cold Steel fixes those issues it would be near perfect.Also, Cold Steel Make a 4-inch AK47 folder too, please!!

    • @ssunfish
      @ssunfish 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's just it!!! If you're not skinning out game, straight edge wharncliffe is the best shape to have! Hang your suggested changes! I love it AS IS

  • @Eslamizar
    @Eslamizar 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All I know is.....I just ordered two SMAEL orange watches..... late Christmas 🎄 gift to me, that’s the only way I can justify it.

  • @TriggerHappyTTV
    @TriggerHappyTTV 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why doesnt cold steel or anyone else for that matter made a decent fighting blade in automatic format? I have a boker ak 47 auto but i want something more like the cold steel Espada or voyager in a larger size for every day carry / defense. I like the easy and quick deployment of my boker.

  • @jerrybobteasdale
    @jerrybobteasdale 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like Nutn' s knife reviews, but somewhere, there should be reviews that include hard tests of strength of blade locks and handles and hinges. For example, how strong is the Triad compared to Buck's lockback? What strengths do you lose, when you lose steel liners? Is this liner lock significantly more likely to close on my fingers than that frame lock during a mishap? I have guesses, but when knives are rather expensive, I'd like to have "data points" on such questions.

    • @jerrybobteasdale
      @jerrybobteasdale 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh, I found some such tests on BladeHq's Channel.

  • @renkeschulenberg1596
    @renkeschulenberg1596 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you Think, the frenzy will be Not destroyed in a hard selfdefense fight ????

  • @OfficerPaterFamilias
    @OfficerPaterFamilias 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn. That’s sick!

  • @Grodd70
    @Grodd70 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool looking knife. Here is my take on Cold Steel. I think they make GREAT tactical folders. Definition of tactical folder for me, is a knife used as a weapon or back up weapon to a firearm. So what makes a good tactical folder? Easy. The Lock. I don't care what kind of super steel other manufactures use. It can be Adamantium forged in Mt. Doom if the lock is weak then all you have is a tool that will amputate your fingers. I am always amazed at people who complained that Cold Steel only used AUS8. First off I own all kinds of knives, some from higher end manufactures and most of those are better steels ( A2, D2, O-1 CM154, Ats34, Sv30 BG42 and the list goes on) I can sharpen Cold Steel AUS8 to a razors edge, better than all those other super steels. Will it hold its edge as long? NO. But as a tactical folder it does not need to, if I am in the backwoods with no access to sharpening equipment or I was looking for skinning folder than sure give me the other steels.
    The Triad lock has proven itself to be the strongest mass produced folding lock on the planet. Cold steel has heat treating down to an art so I am sure the new "better" carpenter steels will be amazing.
    Lastly, my only complaint is that they don't make stuff in USA. Spyderco gets it done with some models and cost is about the same that Cold Steel is now charging. Benchmade gets it done for a bit more money. I'd like to see some US made stuff..In the meantime Cold Steel makes great products with outstanding locks.

  • @renniesmith8073
    @renniesmith8073 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn! Came to see a knife and ended up buying a watch!

  • @blackwaterdogs4256
    @blackwaterdogs4256 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cold Steel`s new marketing slogan:
    "We make Sheeple SHIT THEIR PANTS !!!" :-)
    I currently own several CS large folders:
    A Gen 1 Voyager (5-in. blade) from around 1999
    A Rajah 1 (6 inch blade) folding Kukri, beautiful knife, custom quality
    A Talwar (5 1/2 inch) folder, serious tactical blade
    I`m thinking that a Frenzy might find it`s way into my collection one of these days....

  • @kimhansen5424
    @kimhansen5424 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't agree with your take on the POU, nutn. I think the frenzy would do well as a EMT or emergency tool. The point would allow the blade to slide under seatbelts and clothing.

  • @mat4444
    @mat4444 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    all length is big but almost blade length is short?

  • @tmcm8159
    @tmcm8159 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wtf Espada XXl I didn't know they made that!

  • @4321eyeseeyou
    @4321eyeseeyou 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool! Hey Nutnfancy, have you ever looked at knives from LOTAR COMBAT KNIVES? They're EXCELLENT.