Seven years ago, Cold Steel launched a surprisingly slender knife called the Frenzy II. However, a closer inspection of its specs told a different story.
The Kabutowari-inspired folder was massive, measuring 12.25 inches in length. Its handle alone was 6.75 inches, about the length of a slightly below-average EDC knife. It was, sadly, not something you could reasonably carry.
Fast-forward to today, and the brand has quietly dropped another version of that knife. However, this take on the Cold Steel Frenzy II is decidedly more approachable and EDC-friendly.
Big ups for a downsize
While the original Frenzy II (itself a follow-up to the Frenzy I) was over a foot long, this new drop is much more practical at 8.0 inches. While that’s still on the larger side for an EDC knife, its overall slenderness helps it.
For the most part, the design hasn’t changed much. It even still retains a deep-carry pocket clip. (Yes, the original had a pocket clip for some reason — perhaps pack carry?)