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Cold Steel Frenzy I vs Kershaw Cryo II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Frenzy I stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II 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 heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Frenzy I stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Frenzy I stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 68% 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$96.99Most expensive
US$79Cheapest
Weight
161.62 g (5.70 oz)Heaviest
156 g (5.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
311.15 mm (12.25 in)Longest
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
Closed length
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Stainless steel
Finish
Satin
Titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle (Gray or BlackWash)
Lock type
Tri-Ad Lock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Thumb Stud
SpeedSafe assisted (flipper or thumbstud)
Clip type
Side to side reversible pocket clip
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUsers wanting a reliable, stylish folding knifeThose who prefer a locking folder with sturdy mechanism
Everyday carryWorkTactical 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
Sturdy and aesthetically pleasing designReliable frame lock with lockbar stabilizerSmooth, fast SpeedSafe assisted openingComfortable handle with secure gripDeep-carry reversible pocket clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
Weight of about 5.7 ounces may be heavy for some usersBlade style (Wharncliffe) may not suit all preferences
Heavier weight compared to some alternatives (~156g)Some users find the factory edge out of the box less than optimalSlick blade coating may be slippery with dirty handsAssisted opening tuning less optimal for thumb stud use
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