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Cold Steel Frenzy I vs Kershaw Injection 3.5
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Frenzy I stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Frenzy I stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Frenzy I stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Frenzy I stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 57% 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$59.99Cheapest
Weight
161.62 g (5.70 oz)Heaviest
124.74 g (4.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
311.15 mm (12.25 in)Longest
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Bead Blast
Lock type
Tri-Ad Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Side to side reversible pocket clip
Reversible steel pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUsers wanting a reliable, stylish folding knifeThose who prefer a locking folder with sturdy mechanism
Everyday Carry (EDC)General utility tasksAmbidextrous 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
High performance 8Cr13MoV blade steel offers good edge retentionSmooth manual thumb stud opening and secure liner lockReversible pocket clip for left or right-hand carryWell-textured G-10 handle for secure gripAesthetic custom details from designer Todd Rexford
Common complaints
Weight of about 5.7 ounces may be heavy for some usersBlade style (Wharncliffe) may not suit all preferences
Not assisted opening, manual only
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