Comparison Console
Cold Steel Frenzy I vs CRKT M16-14SFG
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Cold Steel Frenzy I stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Frenzy I stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Frenzy I stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Frenzy I stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Frenzy I stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT M16-14SFG stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Frenzy I stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 42% 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$96.99Cheapest
US$115Most expensive
Weight
161.62 g (5.70 oz)Lightest
167 g (5.89 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
98.425 mm (3.88 in)Shortest
Overall length
311.15 mm (12.25 in)Longest
235 mm (9.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Longest
137 mm (5.39 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)
3.5 mm (0.14 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Black G10
Finish
Satin
Black titanium nitride coating
Lock type
Tri-Ad Lock
Liner lock with AutoLAWKS safety
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Dual Carson Flipper
Clip type
Side to side reversible pocket clip
Reversible pocket clip with four-position carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUsers Wanting A Reliable, Stylish Folding KnifeThose Who Prefer A Locking Folder With Sturdy Mechanism
Everyday CarryTactical UseUtility WorkEmergency RespondersHeavy Duty Field Use
Not best for
Fixed Blade Knife EnthusiastsUsers Needing Automatic Knives
Unknown
Common praise
Premium CPM S35VN Steel Blade With Excellent Edge RetentionErgonomic And Secure G10 Handle With 3d Machined GroovesReliable Tri Ad Lock For Safety And DurabilitySlim Profile And Reversible Pocket Clip For Convenient Carry
Exceptional Grip From G10 HandleSuperior Cutting Power Of Veff SerrationsSecure Liner Lock With Autolawks SafetySmooth And Fast Flipping ActionVersatile Four Position Pocket Clip
Common complaints
Weight Of About 5.7 Ounces May Be Heavy For Some UsersBlade Style (wharncliffe) May Not Suit All Preferences
Not Designed For Tip Up In Pocket Carry
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