Yeah I noticed that too.

In FE they were range 3, Damage 6, cooldown 3.

In LH they are range 4, Damage 8, cooldown 5.. and can be dodged.

So they're kinda better but have a longer cooldown.

 I'm pretty sure that's correct.

Actually... dunno if in LH they maybe damage for each member of the group or something too.... hmm not sure.

range 4 is too much. i like the idea of them being a powerful tool, at a cost to range. Personally i think the range should be reduced to 2, even lower than it was before. but perhaps even increasing the damage farther

The longer range is better as bandits, the primary users, can soften up armies before engaging.

I've never lost anyone to a volley of knives though.  Maybe a weak scout, but that's it.