Recommended Uses For Product | Construction |
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Brand | Spyderco |
Model Name | C223PBBK |
Special Feature | Pocket Clip |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Included Components | KNIFE |
Handle Material | Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon |
Color | Black Handle - Black Blade |
Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
Blade Length | 2.92 Inches |
Power Source | Manual |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
Item Weight | 0.16 Pounds |
Blade Shape | full-flat ground |
Blade Edge | Flat |
Item Length | 7.21 Inches |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 6.61 x 2.56 x 1.06 inches |
Package Weight | 0.09 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 7.27 x 1 x 0.75 inches |
Brand Name | Spyderco |
Warranty Description | SEE MANUFACTURER |
Material | Steel |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Spyderco |
Part Number | C223PBBK |
Size | PlainEdge |
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Recommended Uses For Product | Construction |
Brand | Spyderco |
Model Name | C223PBBK |
Special Feature | Pocket Clip |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Included Components | KNIFE |
Handle Material | Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon |
Color | Black Handle - Black Blade |
Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
Blade Length | 2.92 Inches |
About this item
- 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 CTS BD1N, a nitrogen-enriched high-carbon chromium 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 FRN Handle. 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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Product Description
The Para 3 Family
Lightweight EDC
Spyderco's best-selling Para 3 folding knife distilled all the key qualities of their time-tested Para Military 2 model into an ultra-compact, carry-friendly format. Now, this groundbreaking design takes another quantum leap forward by incorporating injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) scales and a streamlined version of Spyderco's patented Compression Lock mechanism to create the Para 3 Lightweight.
Almost 30 percent lighter than its G-10-handled counterparts, the Para 3 Lightweight boasts linerless, open-backed construction and Spyderco's high-traction Bi-Directional Texture pattern for a secure grip. A stainless steel lock bar inset into the handle's interior forms the foundation of its sturdy lock mechanism, while keeping the overall weight to an absolute minimum.
The knife's full-flat-ground blade is crafted from CTS BD1N, nitrogen-enriched high-carbon chromium steel that offers a superior balance of hardness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. Available with a choice of PlainEdge or fully serrated SpyderEdge cutting edges.
SPECS
- MADE IN THE USA
- Full Flat Grind
- 0.55" Round Hole Diameter
- 2.92" Blade
- 7.21" Overall Length
- Compression Lock
- FRN Handle
- Various Serrations and Handle Colors
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Model | C223 | C81 | C36 | C223 | C66 |
Steel | CTS BD1N | CPM S30V | CPM S30V | CPM S30V | VG-10 |
Lock | COMPRESSION LOCK | COMPRESSION LOCK | COMPRESSION LOCK | COMPRESSION LOCK | Back Lock |
Handle Material | FRN | Textured G-10 | Textured G-10 | Textured G-10 | FRN |
Carry | Four-Position Clip | Four-Position Clip | Tip-Down Right | Four-Position Clip | Tip-Up/ Down Right |
Series | Signature | Signature | Signature | Signature | Prestige |
Blade Length | 2.92" | 3.42" | 4" | 2.95" | 3.14" |
Overall Length | 7.21" | 8.24" | 9.52" | 7.24" | 7.64" |
Origin | USA | USA | USA | USA | Japan |
THE SPYDERCO WAY
Spyderco is a business that provides state-of-the-art innovation and product quality while maintaining traditional values and service.
Product Description
Product Description
Spyderco was founded in 1976 by Sal and Gail Glesser. In 1978, they settled in Golden, Colorado, and initially, the company focused on selling our first product: the Tri-Angle Sharpmaker™ which was primarily sold at fairs and trade shows around the country. Since then, Spyderco has steadily grown to become one of the leaders in the cutlery industry. In addition to a worldwide distribution network and manufacturing resources in the U.S., Japan, Taiwan, Italy, and China, our innovation has also earned us an impressive portfolio of patents, trademarks, and industry awards. More importantly, it has allowed us to earn the trust and loyalty of countless thousands of dedicated knife users around the world—an audience to whom we are extremely grateful.
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The Meadowlark Lightweight has long been one of the bestselling knives in Spyderco's value-priced byrd line of cutlery, and this second generation model offers several design improvements over the original. Upgrades include a full flat-ground blade, and phosphor bronze pivot washers for exacting blade operation. Jimping along the spine and choil create a solid grip in your hand, and a four-position clip enables a variety of carrying positions.
Specifications
- 6.9-inch open length
- 3.9-inch closed length
- 2.9-inch 8Cr13MoV steel blade
- 2.4-inch cutting edge
- 0.47-inch blade hole
- 0.09-inch blade thickness
- 3.75-ounce weight
- Stainless steel handle
Warranty
Sypderco knives include a limited manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Details are included with your purchase.About Spyderco
Thinking beyond established knife industry practices has allowed Spyderco to introduce new innovations, including one-hand opening, serrations on a folder, and a clip to attach a knife to a pocket. Spyderco remains dedicated to researching and developing improved, better-performing materials with function and reliability, and its unique cutlery line is a result of designing ergonomic, functional tools. The company puts its new products through rigorous testing prior to release, examining edge retention with a CATRA machine, looking for rust development with Q-FOG, checking the force needed to open and close a knife, and analyzing numerous other technical details.
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Additional Information
ASIN | B07XVR2K7P |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #65,639 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #122 in Folding Hunting Knives |
Date First Available | September 13, 2019 |
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Customers like the value, ease of opening and closing, weight and ease of sharpening of the knife. For example, they mention it's a quality knife for great price, the handle is ergonomic and grippy, and it'll cut well. That said, they appreciate the appearance and say it'd make a great EDC.
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Customers like the quality of the knife. They say that it's beefy enough, but not overpowering. They appreciate the steel quality, fit and finish, ease-of-use, and that it feels built to last. Customers also say that the blade pivots well, the steel alloy is better than expected, and has held an edge through the abuse they have thrown at it. They like that it is compact, long-term, and care free. Customers mention that the lock up is super tight with zero blade movement.
"...said this Para 3 is really well made : blade pivots well, the steel alloy is better than I expected in my standard blade alloy test of which I will..." Read more
"...but it has a superior clip, superior blade shape, superior grind, superior steel, superior ergonomics, superior lock mechanism, and it is lighter...." Read more
"...Lastly, the P3L is not only made in the USA, but feels like it’s built to last...." Read more
"...It’s so light that it feels flimsy, even though it’s incredibly robust. I wasn’t initially sold on the spyderco aesthetic, but it’s grown on me...." Read more
Customers find the weight of the knife to be a positive aspect. They mention that it is a sturdy, light knife with an easy latch closure. Some appreciate the thinness and lightness of the handle.
"...later, the color is so nice, the handle really fits the hand, the knife is light and very pocketable, the price works for me, the lock works..." Read more
"...superior steel, superior ergonomics, superior lock mechanism, and it is lighter...." Read more
"...The blade is the perfect size, beautiful and stupid sharp. The FRN handle is light, I love the wire pocket clip, and the ergonomics are over the..." Read more
"...Though obviously bigger, the P3L is relatively lightweight and doesn’t crowd my pants pocket...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the knife. Some mention it's very nice, an excellent EDC knife, and beautiful. They also appreciate the good design and the nice pocket clip. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...my standard blade alloy test of which I will elaborate later, the color is so nice, the handle really fits the hand, the knife is light and very..." Read more
"...The blade is the perfect size, beautiful and stupid sharp...." Read more
"Beautiful knife! Fully lives up to its reputation and quality...." Read more
"...The lightweight, the grip is awesome, the blade is so cool looking. Easy to open, easy to close. It's beefy enough, but not overpowering...." Read more
Customers find the knife very sharp out of the box and easy to sharpen. They also say it has a nice blade and is a care-free knife that should keep an edge. Customers also mention that the knife is incredibly lightweight and easy-to-use.
"...in the pocket but it has a superior clip, superior blade shape, superior grind, superior steel, superior ergonomics, superior lock mechanism, and it..." Read more
"...The blade is the perfect size, beautiful and stupid sharp...." Read more
"...n't comment specifically on overall performance except to say the knife came sharp and cuts well.The compression lock is interesting...." Read more
"This is my first Spyderco and wow am I impressed. The knife is sharp out of the box, the weight is about 3oz. which is super pocketable...." Read more
Customers find the knife to be portable. They mention that it fits nicely in their pocket, is not too big, and has a super FRN handle sized nicely. They also say that the knife is small enough to not alarm others. Customers also appreciate the steel quality, fit and finish, ease-of-use, and that it's a perfect fit for EDC.
"...so nice, the handle really fits the hand, the knife is light and very pocketable, the price works for me, the lock works great...." Read more
"...This knife is roughly the same size in the pocket but it has a superior clip, superior blade shape, superior grind, superior steel, superior..." Read more
"...This is my 3rd Spyderco and by far my favorite. The blade is the perfect size, beautiful and stupid sharp...." Read more
"...And, wow, what a difference! Most notable is the increased size of the P3L, as well as the blade thickness...." Read more
Customers find the knife easy to open and close. They appreciate the nice ergonomics and build quality. They also say the grip and blade alignment provide a good feel of control. Customers also mention that the handle is not only ergonomic but grippy. They say the clip is very comfortable and allows the knife to be carried so deeply. Some customers feel the FRN handles have the nice grip texture but do feel quite cheap. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and feel of the knife.
"...of which I will elaborate later, the color is so nice, the handle really fits the hand, the knife is light and very pocketable, the price works for..." Read more
"...clip, superior blade shape, superior grind, superior steel, superior ergonomics, superior lock mechanism, and it is lighter...." Read more
"...FRN handle is light, I love the wire pocket clip, and the ergonomics are over the top...." Read more
"...BTW, the FRN handle scales, as well as the outstanding handle ergonomics, provide a sure grip...." Read more
Customers like the value of the knife. They mention it's a great value for the money, a quality knife for a good price, and feels cheap for the price.
"...fits the hand, the knife is light and very pocketable, the price works for me, the lock works great...." Read more
"...It is worth every penny." Read more
"...To be fair the zt is 20CV vs the spydercos BD1. Overall great value for the money. A definite upgrade over the delica and VG-10." Read more
"...3 FRN handle lacks weight, which makes it seem a bit plasticky and cheap, but that's a very real deception...." Read more
Customers like the compression lock of the knife. They say it works great, is fun to use, and the locking mechanism is much improved. The lock up is super tight with zero blade movement, and it's easier to use one-handed.
"...knife is light and very pocketable, the price works for me, the lock works great.If I were to ding it I would wish for a thinner blade...." Read more
"...shape, superior grind, superior steel, superior ergonomics, superior lock mechanism, and it is lighter...." Read more
"...The blade steel (Spyderco specific CPM Spy27) and the locking mechanism are much improved with the P3L too...." Read more
"...knives but be aware this is a right handed knife as the compression lock is hard to activate from my left hand. All in all great knife!" Read more
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I wanted to try the new SPY27 blade material so I figured I would “put up with” the shorter blade.
I still feel the same about the blade length, give me a longer blade or a much thinner much smaller knife for this blade length, that said this Para 3 is really well made : blade pivots well, the steel alloy is better than I expected in my standard blade alloy test of which I will elaborate later, the color is so nice, the handle really fits the hand, the knife is light and very pocketable, the price works for me, the lock works great.
If I were to ding it I would wish for a thinner blade. This is as thick as the Para 2 up near the pivot. If you want a little, very stout, knife this will work. If you want a knife that blows you away with how it slips through what ever you cut then grind it thinner, get it ground thinner or buy the Chaparral or the Centofante ( I have all three in my stable ).
My test ? At work I make the same carving / sliver trimming cuts over and over on the same abbrassive hard rubber material. This puts some side load on the very edge and some alloys get sick from it.
For instance :
Basic blade alloys like Case or Swiss Army go dull and or roll the edge in a few cuts.
Spyderco alloys do this :
S110V can’t take it and gets dull relatively quickly (it’s the side loading)
M4 can take it all day and goes for ever and stays quite sharp
Maxamet goes as long as M4 but M4 retains that silly sharp edge longer even over Maxamet.
VG-10 does alright no big deal (much better than Case or Swiss Army).
HAP-40 almost as good as M4
SPY-27 some where in between VG-10 and HAP-40 leaning toward the latter which is really quite good ! ! !
In spite of my self I like this knife quite a lot and the SPY-27 alloy is a real winner !
This is my 3rd Spyderco and by far my favorite. The blade is the perfect size, beautiful and stupid sharp. The FRN handle is light, I love the wire pocket clip, and the ergonomics are over the top. While I probably wouldn't have noticed the difference in the steels, the cobalt-blue color was the deciding factor. Not only that, my other Spydercos are in VG-10 (SPY27 is a similar powdered version) and I've become very adroit at sharpening that particular steel, so I'm hoping for some familiarity when I finally have to sharpen this one at some point in the future.
Three Spydercos down, many more to go!
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