Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight C223PBK - 2.92" CTS-BD1N Satin Blade, Black FRN Handles

Spyderco's Para 3, a best-seller, condensed the key features of the tried-and-true Para Military™ 2 into a compact, carry-friendly form. Now, this innovative design takes a quantum leap forward with the introduction of injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) scales and a streamlined version of Spyderco’s Compression Lock® mechanism, giving birth to the Para 3 Lightweight.

Weighing nearly 30 percent less than its G-10-handled counterparts, the Para 3 Lightweight showcases linerless, open-backed construction and features Spyderco’s high-traction Bi-Directional Texture™ pattern for a secure grip. Inside the handle, a stainless steel lock bar forms a robust lock mechanism while maintaining minimal weight. The knife's full-flat-ground blade is meticulously crafted from CTS® BD1N, a nitrogen-enriched high-carbon chromium steel that strikes an exceptional balance between hardness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance.

SPECIFICATIONS

Overall Length: 7.21" (183mm)
Blade Length: 2.92" (74mm)
Steel: CTS BD1N
Closed Length: 4.29" (109mm)
Edge Length: 2.58" (66mm)
Weight: 2.4oz (68g)
Blade Thickness: 0.145" (3.7mm)
Handle: FRN
Clip Position: Ambi
Tip Carry Position: Tip-Up
Lock Type: Compression
Grind: Full-Flat
Origin: United States