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Spyderco Para 3 Camo Signature Folding Utility Pocket Knife with 2.95" Black CPM S45VN Blade and G-10 Handle - Everyday Carry - PlainEdge - C223GPCMOBK

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  • The New EDC: The Para 3 distills all the features of that best-in-class folding knife into a more compact, carry-friendly package. Ounce for once one of the most capable folding knives ever made, the Para 3 is destined to be a classic.
  • Superior Quality: Machined from premium CPM S30V particle metallurgy Stainless Steel, the Para 3 offers superior balance, edge retention, and low-friction cutting performance.
  • Pocket-Friendly: It features a lightweight, open-backed construction style and its Stainless Steel liners are nested into the textured G-10 scales. This reduces handle thickness and provides excellent support for the knife's Compression Lock.
  • Reliable High Performance: The Para 3 traces its history all the way back 2004 to the introduction of the Para Military design. It offers the same proven reliability and cutting performance, but in a more compact, easy-to-carry design.
  • Easy-to-Use Lock: Located in the spine of the handle, the Compression Lock's high-strength mechanism locks the blade securely open during use, yet allows it to be closed easily and safely with only one hand.

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Para 3

The Para 3

The Para 3 takes all the proven features and benefits of Spyderco's best-selling Para Military2 and distills them into an even more compact all-purpose cutting tool. Its three-inch blade is precision machined from steel and features a full-flat grind for a superior balance of strength, point utility, and low-friction cutting performance.To keep the Para 3 slim and pocket friendly, it features a lightweight, open-backed construction style and its steel liners are nested into machined recesses in the textured G-10 scales. This reduces the handle thickness and provides excellent structural support for the knife's patented Compression Lock.

It includes a textured index-finger choil and thumb ramp that provide a solid purchase for a forward grip and offer enhanced control during precise cutting tasks. The blade's signature Round Hole clearly brands it as a member of the Spyderco family and is fully accessible to allow quick, positive, one-handed opening with either hand.

Located in the spine of the handle, this high-strength mechanism locks the blade securely open during use, yet allows it to be closed easily and safely with only one hand. A four-position hourglass clip and an oversized lined lanyard hole complete the design. Ounce for once one of the most capable folding knives ever made, the Para 3 is destined to be a classic.

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  • MADE IN THE USA
  • Full Flat Grind
  • 0.55" Round Hole Diameter
  • 2.95" Blade
  • 7.24" Overall Length
  • Compression Lock
  • G-10 Handle
  • Various Serrations, Handle Colors, Blade Steels, and Edge Configurations
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Model C223 C81 C36 C41 C230
Steel CPM S30V CPM S30V CPM S30V CPM S30V CPM S30V
Lock Compression Lock Compression Lock Compression Lock Back Lock Back Lock/Compression Lock
Handle Material Textured G-10 Textured G-10 Textured G-10 Textured G-10 Textured G-10
Carry Four-Position Clip Four-Position Clip Tip-Down Right Four-Position Clip Tip-Up Ambi
Series Signature Signature Signature Signature Signature
Blade Length 2.95" 3.42" 4" 2.95" 2.42"
Overall Length 7.24" 8.24" 9.52" 6.95" 5.89"
Origin USA USA USA USA USA
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Spyderco Para 3 Camo Signature Folding Utility Pocket Knife with 2.95" Black CPM S45VN Blade and G-10 Handle - Everyday Carry - PlainEdge - C223GPCMOBK


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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
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Customers like the ease of opening, quality, grip, size and value of the knife. For example, they mention it's easy to open and close, the blade is razor sharp and the handle is grippy. Some appreciate the small size and say it'll fit in their pocket. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

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36 customers mention36 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the knife. They mention that it is a very nice knife, very sharp out of the box, and top notch. Some say that the S45 blade material is awesome and the knife is beautiful. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...It's razor-sharp out of the box and both the S45VN blade and G10 camo scales are top notch quality...." Read more

"Another great knife from Spyderco!!! S45 blade material is awesome. I love the Camo G10 handles. Great feel and quality all around." Read more

"...Camo handle and black blade looks amazing. Blade came really sharp out of the box. Also deployment was fast out of the box...." Read more

"...deal and it, like all new SpyderCo knives out of the box, is razor sharp out of the box. If you can part with cheddar, it’ll cut your cheese...." Read more

11 customers mention9 positive2 negative

Customers like the size of the knife. They say the blade is not too large, and the smaller size feels perfect in the pocket. The handle fits perfectly in the hand, and is lightweight.

"...Handle fits perfectly in the hand, blade cuts like butter, centered perfect, and opens and closes with ease...." Read more

"...It fits better in the pocket and a lot less intimidating. I wish there are deep pocket clips on amazon for sale." Read more

"...The smaller size feels perfect in the pocket. Perfect to use as a daily. American steel is the best steel, always buy the American made Spydercos!" Read more

"...Love the cammo grip. Large lanyard hole nice. Not too big to be intimidating, but large enough to get lots of jobs done. Love it!" Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers find the knife easy to open and close. They mention it's centered perfect, and it opens fast and easy. Some say it'd be fun to open.

"...Blade came really sharp out of the box. Also deployment was fast out of the box. Spyderco never lets me down!" Read more

"...in the hand, blade cuts like butter, centered perfect, and opens and closes with ease.Great knife, great brand, easily worth the price." Read more

"...I love everything about it. Even fun to open and close. Ergo’s oddly excellent. Strong lock. Sharp. Perfect." Read more

"Smooth, light & sharp. It opens fast and easy. Closes just as easy. I like the balance. Not too large, but still a fat girthy blade. Good to go." Read more

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Customers like the grip of the knife. They say it has good grip with grippy jimping and G10 handles. The knife is one-handed open and feels perfect in hand.

"...When I saw this, I just had to buy it. Feels perfect in hand and a near perfect everyday carry knife. Camo handle and black blade looks amazing...." Read more

"...Solid lock up with zero blade play• Grippy jimping and G10• One-handed open and close• The compression lock is fantastic•..." Read more

"...And I love it . Awesome knife . Super sharp , good grip with g10 Camo handles totally love it . Worth every single penny. Using from 3 weeks ...." Read more

"...Great steel and very sharp blade with sharp point. G10 grip is great to hold. Jimping on both sides of blade keeps finger and thumb from slipping...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the value of the knife. They say it's a bit pricey, but worth every dollar considering the quality materials.

"...Worth every single penny. Using from 3 weeks . No issues blade is still sharp like razor...." Read more

"...Great knife, great brand, easily worth the price." Read more

"...It’s a bit pricey but worth every dollar considering the quality materials used. What a beautiful knife." Read more

"Love this knife..great price for a solid seller. Great packaging..Thanks !!" Read more

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Customers like the compression lock of the knife. They say it's fantastic, strong, and easy to release.

"...One-handed open and close• The compression lock is fantastic• DLC blade coating is beautifully done•..." Read more

"...Compression lock is strong and easy to release. Love the cammo grip. Large lanyard hole nice...." Read more

"Quality is great. Authentic. Love the compression lock. Knife is very light. Also really like the coloring. Super sharp out of the box...." Read more

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I own now 4 different spyderco knives such as Manix 2 Lightweight, Ambitious lightweight w/ spyder edge, Paramilitary 2 and now this one. Even though this is smaller than my Pm2 I could find myself enjoying it just a hair more due to heavy military background and something about it makes me love holding it. The steel isn't the easiest thing to sharpen but way easier than s110v that's on my Pm2.Update- I've had this knife for awhile now and the s45vn has lasted longer in toughness compared to the s110v steel I had the tip snap off my pm2 now I'm out 236 bucks bc spyderco doesn't cover blade damage 😑
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I own now 4 different spyderco knives such as Manix 2 Lightweight, Ambitious lightweight w/ spyder edge, Paramilitary 2 and now this one. Even though this is smaller than my Pm2 I could find myself enjoying it just a hair more due to heavy military background and something about it makes me love holding it. The steel isn't the easiest thing to sharpen but way easier than s110v that's on my Pm2.

Update- I've had this knife for awhile now and the s45vn has lasted longer in toughness compared to the s110v steel I had the tip snap off my pm2 now I'm out 236 bucks bc spyderco doesn't cover blade damage 😑
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5.0 out of 5 stars Top 3 knife in my collection!
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I fell in love with the paramilitary 2. When I saw this, I just had to buy it. Feels perfect in hand and a near perfect everyday carry knife. Camo handle and black blade looks amazing. Blade came really sharp out of the box. Also deployment was fast out of the box. Spyderco never lets me down!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Buy this knife, it’s great. That is if you can get over the fact the pocket clip placement sucks.
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The Spyderco Para3 is an amazing everyday carry knife with one exception, that exception is the pocket clip. The pocket clip is terribly placed for tip up knife carry. The clip’s placement causes the knife to ride far too high in the pocket. I’ve ordered an MXG deep carry clip to remedy this problem, however if Spyderco would have designed this small but very important detail better it would be a non issue. If you’re a tip down kind of guy or girl then this would be an excellent choice to order and throw right in your pocket.
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