Great review. This folder isn't designed as a "utility blade". It'd not designed to prep food, chop firewood, open letters..its a defensive folder plain and simple. While some people below may not like the knife, for what it is designed for its awesome. It has one of the strongest (if not the strongest) production folder lock on the market. For a defensive folder that is key even over steel or handle material. If the lock is weak the knife is useless in a defensive /back up role. I have had many "defensive or back up folders" throughout the years and all have limitations. This and the Spyderco Manix XL are about the best I've found. Strong locks, decent handles that are wide enough to get a decent grip but not so wide or heavy that you don't want to carry. The steel is very good a definite step up from the old AU8 stuff they were using. The handle material is G10 again a step up from the old plastic material in the past. People can hate on Cold Steel all you want, but when it comes to their folders they offer strong (very stong) knives at very good prices.
I get that, but when a weapon is that big, it gets classified as a deadly weapon under the law in many states, and it would be the same amount of jail time for carrying a gun unlicensed.
@@CharliMorganMusic I'd argue that any knife is a deadly weapon. Any decent prosecutor worth their weight is going to call a Dr. on the stand and articulate that a 3.5" blade is in fact a deadly weapon if it is brandished or used. A bigger concern is that some states don't allow for mere possession of a large folder so I would definitely check local laws.
I think you're the only person who can review this type of impractical folder and actually make it appear appealing and fun to use😆 Great review as always bro-
Shawn Nac wow! I thought carrying my Ka Bar Mule was a bit too much for EDC. This is Conan status bro...now insert the hole in yor pocket here guys. Maybe in a pack but I think I would prefer a fixed blade full tang knife for something that friggin big.
I'm not really a knife bro. I'm a guy that likes knives and keeps them as weapons, but the knives I use are tiny. Like, 2.5" fixed blades at the biggest. Idk. This just seems big. Is that the point?
Fun review! I carry the XL Clip Point Voyager and Large Espada daily for protection. Both are good hunting/outdoor knives too. (the Voyager being the best) I'm lucky enough to live in a state that allows the carry of any knife, if it's visible. So I don't have to worry about legality as much.
I edc a 5.5 talwar, but I also carry a 4" code 4. the talwar is a backup self-defense option and never used for anything else. the code4 is the everyday cutter. the frenzy had peaked my interest, but it desperately needs a deep carry clip. a thumb plate or "wave" would be welcome as well.
@mrdg1523 thank God there have never been any situations that required the talwars intervention (same for the concealed carry options that I've been rocking for 20 years). But the Tal is still with me everyday. The only thing that might change that is when the Cold Steel Mayham [with its 6" blade] comes out later this year.
I just bought a frenzy today. When you first purchased your knife was it very difficult to close? I need 2 hands and a significant amount of force to close it. Its fucking ridiculous!
+Kim Bong-il it depends on where you place pressure on the tri-ad I’ve found. After I’ve not used this for a few months I pick it up and have to get the hang of it again. When I hand it to other people they usually hand it back for me to close. It’s stiff... but you’ll get used to it. Supposedly it’s the price you pay for strength. I want to say there’s a modification video on TH-cam somewhere to make it easier, but I tend to leave locks alone.
Dude, the looking around to see if anyone is watching you is awesome! As always, great review with some good laughs ta boot. Keep up the good work, my bro of the blade.
Damn, I should have gotten something like this back in the 90s when I wore giant baggy cargo pants. I could almost fit a 2L bottle of Coke in there, this would have been nothing
New subscriber here. I love your sense of humor. There is something wrong with you but it seems to be what I like best! Great entertainment ! You are a very special ordinary person. Please don't stop focusing on the ridiculous. Thanks
So, when I get new knives and play with them a bit... I probably adjust accordingly to compensate for each deployment. This is not a super easy blade to deploy and close... which is why I knicked by finger. This blade is best closed with two hands, and a good deal of thumb pressure is required to close it. Also beating it up a bit helps to loosen it up slightly. Some other people have mentioned here, the same thing as you... so it's possible I got a slightly smoother one? But this lockback is about twice as hard as any spyderco I own. My hardest closing knife by far is the Boker Slack Plus, and this is maybe about 2-3 down from that.
Ah, okay, thanks for the reply :) I've kept mind half open overnight and also oiled it up, its helped alot. My thumb is getting a work out closing that knife but im hoping the more I open it the smoother it'll get.
Ok.. I sorta reference 2 videos in my review. The "do you even lock bro" test is this one. It's a really long video but I'll start it a minute or two before the test starts. th-cam.com/video/6eFuENF5c08/w-d-xo.htmlm35s I'm paraphrasing of course... but it's basically how Cold Steel (Tri Ad) locks are stronger than a Spyderco Para Military 2 (compression lock). There's a whole series of lock tests against other (punier) knives. Then the chopping test is this one. th-cam.com/video/4OO9gHsscyc/w-d-xo.html The more entertaining of the two.
Hey Buddy, a great Review of the Frenzy ... thank you for sharing! usually, i prefer fixed-blades; but I have a few Folders as well... like the Cold Steel Spartan.I like the Tri Ad lock for sure. This Frenzy looks great!! Cheers Erik
Great review. Looks good. But I Still like my Rajah II and my Voyager Xl Tanto better. One ting this folder has over the Rajah is the low weight.It is awesome you out the knife through the paces. Because if that is the only knife you are carrying that day then you know it can do the job. I consider my knives tools, which sometimes have to work in an emergency, If the work then, they are keepers if not, I dump them.
What I wanted to know was: 1 - How easy was to flick. I like to flick my blades. 2 - How easy is to open with inertia. 3 - How strong is the lock. 4 - How easy is put in and out of the pocket.
Loved the review but I have to take points off for no post cut posing with the knife while also staring akwardly into the camera. If I may offer some advice. Bleach your tips and wear a sleeveless shirt next time you review a Cold Steel. It just seems like the right thing to do.
Hmmm this didn't pop up in my feed a week or so ago. Notifications now on just in case. Side not today while showing my step son how to baton in an "emergency" and start a fire in wet conditions I also showed why you should wear gloves.....👆🔪😤
+Jack FarmBoy There's so much good info in my channel. You can basically show your kid a few of these videos and go... this idiot shows you exactly how NOT to use a knife properly.
I like this knife but spending 140 dollars on a knife. If I break it or bust the blade ow man. I might just buy 3 6 inch luzons for that price. But still a really cool knife. Nice review
This channel is in my Top Three favorite channels on TH-cam, and that's saying something because it's better than Top Ten, almost Top Two, and my opinions are super important. I hope you get flooded with Likes and Subscribes.
Ha ha! I don’t think so. The way I understand it... if you can flick it open without the thumb studs then no. However you really need to check your state and city knife laws.
That's the knife I want when ninjas attack... it happens often. Cool knife, and sweet review brother! I liked the poses you were striking with it, i'm still cracking up and can't wait for next week's review
nice review! although the knife is WAY too big , i really like the steel they are using and the blade shape makes it a good slicer . maybe it is a dolding kitchen knife after all. 😅
hey i have the same cut. i used to feel stupid when i closed a knife on my fingers. but knowing it happens to advanced knife people as well I still feel dumb
yours closed so easily I totally got a broken one. I called cold steel and they said to leave it in the 90 degree position for 4 days. Ahh what? Na son so I returned that shiz. Great review! QC lacking coldsteel for shame oh and the dude on the phone from cold steel was a total peach of a human also.
Cold Steel has now fully cornered the "oversize murder weapon" market. Good review bro.
+alx srps someone has too right?
Wow that's funny corner the murder market but you are right about that. Like big knifes
Bad guy deterrent knives
I purchased it to carry every day.
Best knifer reviewer on TH-cam!!! Awesome!!!
Thanks a ton man!
The blade reminds me more of a seax style blade..look forward to aquiring one.
Great review. This folder isn't designed as a "utility blade". It'd not designed to prep food, chop firewood, open letters..its a defensive folder plain and simple. While some people below may not like the knife, for what it is designed for its awesome.
It has one of the strongest (if not the strongest) production folder lock on the market. For a defensive folder that is key even over steel or handle material. If the lock is weak the knife is useless in a defensive /back up role. I have had many "defensive or back up folders" throughout the years and all have limitations. This and the Spyderco Manix XL are about the best I've found. Strong locks, decent handles that are wide enough to get a decent grip but not so wide or heavy that you don't want to carry.
The steel is very good a definite step up from the old AU8 stuff they were using. The handle material is G10 again a step up from the old plastic material in the past.
People can hate on Cold Steel all you want, but when it comes to their folders they offer strong (very stong) knives at very good prices.
I get that, but when a weapon is that big, it gets classified as a deadly weapon under the law in many states, and it would be the same amount of jail time for carrying a gun unlicensed.
@@CharliMorganMusic I'd argue that any knife is a deadly weapon. Any decent prosecutor worth their weight is going to call a Dr. on the stand and articulate that a 3.5" blade is in fact a deadly weapon if it is brandished or used. A bigger concern is that some states don't allow for mere possession of a large folder so I would definitely check local laws.
As we speak, the Frenzy is sitting in a shopping cart. Can't think of a reason to buy, nor can I think of a reason not to. You freakin' nailed it!
I think you're the only person who can review this type of impractical folder and actually make it appear appealing and fun to use😆 Great review as always bro-
I do what I can. I should have added more mall cop moves.
Advanced Knife Bro agreed...they we're spot on moves though brah!
Awesome, thanks!
Your vids are always so fun to watch!
The truck nuts of knives made me lol
+Daniel Kompolt I think that's about the best way to describe it. It's tacky- but there's a market!
I thought the truck nuts of knives was the XL Espada!
Shawn Nac wow! I thought carrying my Ka Bar Mule was a bit too much for EDC. This is Conan status bro...now insert the hole in yor pocket here guys. Maybe in a pack but I think I would prefer a fixed blade full tang knife for something that friggin big.
Correction, your...I call people out for spelling errors and I just got into a hurry.
most sarcastic review ever...i love it!
Thanks dude!
I carry a tal war xl 5.5 inch and Love it. Max length here in texas...although Arkansas right next door has no limit or type you can carry.
+C Slew I grew up in Arkansas. No car inspections either!
+C Slew I grew up in Arkansas. No car inspections either!
C Slew I thought texas law changed and now anything goes?
Very nicely organized video. On point, focused and succinct. Nice way to display the measurements of the knife. A pleasure to watch.
I'm not really a knife bro. I'm a guy that likes knives and keeps them as weapons, but the knives I use are tiny. Like, 2.5" fixed blades at the biggest. Idk. This just seems big. Is that the point?
Yes
thank god some batoning with a folder, so I can sleep peacefuly tonight. Thanks bro, you know our needs.
+Doğu I know! It's been a few weeks, so I thought it was time!
"Batoning" is for teenage girls in band outfits- not something you do with a folding knife that you don't want to destroy.
Fun review! I carry the XL Clip Point Voyager and Large Espada daily for protection. Both are good hunting/outdoor knives too. (the Voyager being the best) I'm lucky enough to live in a state that allows the carry of any knife, if it's visible. So I don't have to worry about legality as much.
+Nathan Navaja that's nice! There are a ton of sucky knife laws across the country.
Nathan Navaja. WTF,,,are you a pirate???? 😋
jamespaul02 ARRRRR, YESSIR! A SWASHBUCKLIN' BUCCANEER I BE. 😆 I USE THESE HERE BLADES FER STICKIN' BRITISH SWINE.
Nathan Navaja. I've got the Voyager XL,,,,tanto, clip point and a serrated vaccaro. THEY ARE BAD ASS !!!!! Happy swashbuckling 😋.
I edc a 5.5 talwar, but I also carry a 4" code 4. the talwar is a backup self-defense option and never used for anything else. the code4 is the everyday cutter. the frenzy had peaked my interest, but it desperately needs a deep carry clip. a thumb plate or "wave" would be welcome as well.
6 years later has the Talwar stopped any threats?
@mrdg1523 thank God there have never been any situations that required the talwars intervention (same for the concealed carry options that I've been rocking for 20 years). But the Tal is still with me everyday. The only thing that might change that is when the Cold Steel Mayham [with its 6" blade] comes out later this year.
Does it come with a holster or a scabbard? Looks like the type of knife you could share with a friend since two people could easily hold it.
+ogenmatic definitely safest if two people use it!
I was done at "the truck nuts of everyday carry knives." You sir, have got no sense. Bravo.
+Charles Collier I ain't gone none. That's for sure.
***** LOL!
It's basically a single Wolverine claw...hold three and imagine the awesome!!!
Sch-nick-ita!
I love mine in blue. It’s my everyday carry. You never know when you may need to cut a sandwich in two!!
I think I feel a FRENZY coming on...
Thanks for the review
+Canadian Cutting Edge do it!
He Is Hitting That Knife Pretty F'Ing Hard....
Great review - I bought one with the intention of a self defense blade - really like it
Long and stabby should do the trick!
I can get two hands on it. Powaaaa!
The thumbstuds are unscrewable right? On a scale one to three, how easy is it to open the blade one handed by using the fuller for example?
Another informative and hysterical video. I'm seriously considering this thing and I can't believe it.
+KnowYourHistory ha! I bought it... and I'm not exactly sure why.
I kinda wish I had one to EDC. Just because I find absurd things entertaining. Maybe this is why I like your channel.
+darkencypher a knife absurdist! Tactical absurdity.
That smooth knife throw at 6:46
"Future arresting officer" ... LOL You are the funniest knife reviewer on TH-cam!
Thanks!
did the knife fail at all was there any damage to the edge?
Nope the edge was fine. In my experience CTS-XHP holds up to wear pretty well.
aaah. batoning on AKB channel... a thing worth to live. Thanks for the review, Bro!
+Сергей Гонар it's something that must be done!
"the truck nuts of EDC knives" wise words Advanced Knife Bro.
I'm always trying to sound advanced beyond my emotional age of 8.
I just bought a frenzy today. When you first purchased your knife was it very difficult to close? I need 2 hands and a significant amount of force to close it. Its fucking ridiculous!
+Kim Bong-il it depends on where you place pressure on the tri-ad I’ve found. After I’ve not used this for a few months I pick it up and have to get the hang of it again. When I hand it to other people they usually hand it back for me to close. It’s stiff... but you’ll get used to it. Supposedly it’s the price you pay for strength. I want to say there’s a modification video on TH-cam somewhere to make it easier, but I tend to leave locks alone.
Did you mention blade play?
Looks great, will have to get one although it won't be able to leave the house.
Basically yes!
It's a ridiculous knife. I like it. Good review
+Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors those are kind of my thoughts.
"the truck nuts of every day carry" lmao, love it
*One of the best betoners on TH-cam!*
Dude, the looking around to see if anyone is watching you is awesome! As always, great review with some good laughs ta boot. Keep up the good work, my bro of the blade.
Damn, I should have gotten something like this back in the 90s when I wore giant baggy cargo pants. I could almost fit a 2L bottle of Coke in there, this would have been nothing
great video, extremely well thought out and put together.
New subscriber here. I love your sense of humor. There is something wrong with you but it seems to be what I like best!
Great entertainment ! You are a very special ordinary person. Please don't stop focusing on the ridiculous. Thanks
A special ordinary person! I like it... and yeah- if I buy a knife like this- there is definitely something wrong with me.
Great review. I like that warncliff blade. But what's up with the girley jeans?
You a JNCO man?
Nice video and thanks for sharing... i was wondering... is it nice for grass cutting? cause it really looks like a sickle! :)
+Stefano Vanzo Missed opportunity! I normally use karambits for that!
How did you get the blade tension to be so smooth and fast? I just bought this blade and it's very stiff. Any tips?
So, when I get new knives and play with them a bit... I probably adjust accordingly to compensate for each deployment. This is not a super easy blade to deploy and close... which is why I knicked by finger. This blade is best closed with two hands, and a good deal of thumb pressure is required to close it. Also beating it up a bit helps to loosen it up slightly. Some other people have mentioned here, the same thing as you... so it's possible I got a slightly smoother one? But this lockback is about twice as hard as any spyderco I own. My hardest closing knife by far is the Boker Slack Plus, and this is maybe about 2-3 down from that.
Ah, okay, thanks for the reply :) I've kept mind half open overnight and also oiled it up, its helped alot. My thumb is getting a work out closing that knife but im hoping the more I open it the smoother it'll get.
Can someone link me to the "do you even lock bro" video he is talking about?
Can't seam to find it.
Ok.. I sorta reference 2 videos in my review. The "do you even lock bro" test is this one. It's a really long video but I'll start it a minute or two before the test starts.
th-cam.com/video/6eFuENF5c08/w-d-xo.htmlm35s
I'm paraphrasing of course... but it's basically how Cold Steel (Tri Ad) locks are stronger than a Spyderco Para Military 2 (compression lock). There's a whole series of lock tests against other (punier) knives. Then the chopping test is this one.
th-cam.com/video/4OO9gHsscyc/w-d-xo.html
The more entertaining of the two.
Nice. Thanks mate. Nice Video btw. Thumb up.
It's a bigass blade you can carry in your pocket. What's not to like?Thanks for the review Knife Bro!
It's for doing stuff.... things.
th-cam.com/video/qYlpa9mJyMk/w-d-xo.html
Hey Buddy, a great Review of the Frenzy ... thank you for sharing! usually, i prefer fixed-blades; but I have a few Folders as well... like the Cold Steel Spartan.I like the Tri Ad lock for sure. This Frenzy looks great!! Cheers Erik
+Erik1970Viking oh yeah... a fixed blade knife if much better for practicality... but i had to buy this one because it's so ridiculous.
Great review. Looks good. But I Still like my Rajah II and my Voyager Xl Tanto better. One ting this folder has over the Rajah is the low weight.It is awesome you out the knife through the paces. Because if that is the only knife you are carrying that day then you know it can do the job. I consider my knives tools, which sometimes have to work in an emergency, If the work then, they are keepers if not, I dump them.
+mikedifeo it'll take a beating! Yeah if you want a chopper you'd probably want something heavier than this.
The fact that this knife did well as a tool was great. It's design is for flesh tho, nothing else. But that's Cold Steel. They don't make junk.
They make flesh stabbers!
Please review an Espada XL,I wanna see that beast baton some stumps.. just please don't let the blade fall like normal, it will cut your finger off.
I'm honestly surprised Cold Steel has not released a knife called the John Holmes or the Dirk Diggler.
Or the large penis!
Very nice review! It showed everything I wanted to know.
+PowerMadHeadBanger awesome! Glad I covered it all. Sometimes I wonder exactly what people want. I basically put in the stuff I would want to know.
What I wanted to know was:
1 - How easy was to flick. I like to flick my blades.
2 - How easy is to open with inertia.
3 - How strong is the lock.
4 - How easy is put in and out of the pocket.
Thanks! I like when I get some feedback and specifics... it helps me improve and refine my videos. And also let's me know what not to leave out.
You should do the recon 1 xl or talwar xl next! I have both and they are awesome
Still have the Frenzy 1? In good shape? Wanna sell it?
+Wade Page it's still in good shape... not selling right now though. It's really the only cold steel I have, and I'll need it for future videos.
Cool. Good luck. I'm a fan.
Thanks man!
can you sharpen the dull side to make it a dagger ?
I mean you could do that with any knife if you had a grinder. However this knife is not designed to be sharpen-able from the factory that way.
I'm real begging to like that knifes looks ,hope Cold Steel keeps it around for awhile.
I would love the cold steel broken skull next knife review???? haha good video man
I've got a few others before I get back to cold steel.. Some budget stuff and some nicer ones. I'll keep this in mind for a future review though.
It so ridicolous and useless that..I'm buying my second frenzy...
Nice review mate, very cool knife.
Is the liner lock as stiff as the 6 ti lite
never mind it's not a liner lock
Loved the review but I have to take points off for no post cut posing with the knife while also staring akwardly into the camera.
If I may offer some advice. Bleach your tips and wear a sleeveless shirt next time you review a Cold Steel. It just seems like the right thing to do.
+thechugdude ha! Their videos are awesome.
Yeah, that won't raise any eyebrows when i whip it out at the supermarket to open a bag. Whip out the knife i mean.
+Hue Janus both might get you arrested!
Hmmm this didn't pop up in my feed a week or so ago.
Notifications now on just in case.
Side not today while showing my step son how to baton in an "emergency" and start a fire in wet conditions I also showed why you should wear gloves.....👆🔪😤
+Jack FarmBoy There's so much good info in my channel. You can basically show your kid a few of these videos and go... this idiot shows you exactly how NOT to use a knife properly.
I like this knife but spending 140 dollars on a knife. If I break it or bust the blade ow man. I might just buy 3 6 inch luzons for that price. But still a really cool knife. Nice review
Great review!
Thanks!
This review is the best!
YES!! Baton heaven!!
Baton, WE!
21st Century Seax!!! I Gotta Have One!!!
+Philip Lobrano only $150!
great view, i decided i needed this...cause im dumb. See you soon Instagram!
I'm buying one when they come out with a 4" version.
+IrishDevil78 Make it happen cold steel! Ok... maybe they're not really listening.
Lol never thought a comedy based knife review could work but I'm glad I was wrong
I've got a channel full of them!
This channel is in my Top Three favorite channels on TH-cam, and that's saying something because it's better than Top Ten, almost Top Two, and my opinions are super important. I hope you get flooded with Likes and Subscribes.
Is it NY legal?
Ha ha! I don’t think so. The way I understand it... if you can flick it open without the thumb studs then no. However you really need to check your state and city knife laws.
The next time I order The Old '96er, I'm bringing this fucker. Truck nuts! Hahahahaha!
Six sasix sasix sasix sasix sasix sasix sasix times in the head!
O.J. Simson 'approves" the Cold Steel FRENZY!
I bought the Voyager Vaquero, because I needed an obscene pocket knife.
i like the g10 handles
Yeah they're nice... and look great too.
But is it a fistful of Fuck yeah or what?
Thanks for the video bro. New sub
Fuck yeah it is!
I bought Frenzy not because of what it could do. I bought a Frenzy because it looks bad ass.
Fun video. I think its a great knife for self defense.
It could be... yes.
Advanced Knife Bro I suspect that was the design criterion.
Awesome folding batoning knife I guess..
I think it was just made for idiot TH-cam reviewers. Thanks my theory anyway.
Just subbed, great review.
That's the knife I want when ninjas attack... it happens often. Cool knife, and sweet review brother! I liked the poses you were striking with it, i'm still cracking up and can't wait for next week's review
Got a long headlamp one coming today. You might want to skip it- soooo boring!
Seems like a good knife to have if you expect to be going to some shady places.
nice review!
although the knife is WAY too big , i really like the steel they are using and the blade shape makes it a good slicer .
maybe it is a dolding kitchen knife after all. 😅
+hitinui levy sounds like a good excuse? Yeah I like the steel.
Don't own a Cold Steel knife yet, but if I ever do, it's not gonna be this one!
by the way the truck nuts of EDC knives will always be the extra large Espada. its nickname is the pocket sword
I can’t believe no one picked up the Kairo Seijuro reference at about 1:52. He actually died a few years ago... may he rest in power
Makes PERFECT SENSE to me !!! 🔪💗
Ok good, me too!
the truck nuts lol
I'm not great with analogies... but it's the best I could think of!
hey i have the same cut. i used to feel stupid when i closed a knife on my fingers. but knowing it happens to advanced knife people as well I still feel dumb
ColdSteel makes everything you want in a knife.
IMO it looks like a toothless folding saw.
Aww man! I missed out on that angle. That's exactly right!
It’s for opening tactical letters!
Big fucking tactical letters!
0:14 knife name????
Benchmade Crooked River. I did a review on it a while back.
yours closed so easily I totally got a broken one. I called cold steel and they said to leave it in the 90 degree position for 4 days. Ahh what? Na son so I returned that shiz. Great review! QC lacking coldsteel for shame oh and the dude on the phone from cold steel was a total peach of a human also.
Lemon of human not that into a peach of a human. Sorry to hear bro!
Amazing knife! : )
you made me look up that kairo sejuro guy, thank you :D
May he RIP.
+Chad Lampe oh, he dead?
+TheEvrael I think I learned about him a year ago? Someone deep in an unrelated Reddit thread. Fucking hilarious. He has a series of TH-cam videos.
According to the Google Machine, he drowned in a kayak accident.
while he had two katanas and a 16 year old girl with him, whom he was taking an island to practice secret "katana techniques"
Kind of looks like Ash which is actually impressive for that knife. Thats a very hard wood.
I love you.
Also, fresh kicks.
Some new Nikes! Thanks man!
Should have a wave feature.