Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight Knife CTS-BD1N Black Plain Blade Black FRN HandlesC223PBBK

The Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight takes everything users love about the Para Military 2 and distills it into a more compact, ultra-lightweight package. Featuring a full-flat-ground blade made from CTS® BD1N—a nitrogen-enriched, high-carbon chromium steel—it offers excellent edge retention, hardness, and corrosion resistance. The handle is constructed from fiberglass-reinforced nylon (FRN) with Spyderco’s signature Bi-Directional Texture™ for superior grip in all conditions. Thanks to a linerless design and inset stainless steel lock bar, the knife maintains exceptional strength while weighing approximately 30% less than its G-10 counterparts. The streamlined Compression Lock® ensures a secure lockup, and the trademark Round Hole™ allows smooth, one-handed deployment. A reversible deep-carry wire clip and generous lanyard hole provide versatile carry options. Available with either a PlainEdge™ or SpyderEdge™, and in a stealthy DLC-coated version, the Para 3 Lightweight is a high-performance EDC built with premium materials and thoughtful design—all proudly made in the USA.

Specifications:

• Overall Length: 7.2 in. (183 mm)
• Closed Length: 4.29 in. (109 mm)
• Blade Length: 2.93 in. (74 mm)
• Edge Length: 2.58 in. (66 mm)
• Blade Thickness: 0.145 in. (3.7 mm)
• Blade Steel: CTS® BD1N
• Blade Grind: Full-Flat
• Handle Material: FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon)
• Lock Mechanism: Compression Lock®
• Pocket Clip: Ambidextrous (Tip-Up, Left/Right)
• Weight: 2.4 oz. (68 g)
• Carry Position: Tip-Up
• Country of Origin: USA