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product_id: 211283279
title: "Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight Signature Knife with 2.58\" Stainless Steel Blade and Durable FRN Handle - PlainEdge - C223"
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# Secure Compression Lock mechanism 2.58" CPM SPY27 steel blade Lightweight 3.75 oz FRN handle Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight Signature Knife with 2.58" Stainless Steel Blade and Durable FRN Handle - PlainEdge - C223

**Brand:** spyderco
**Price:** € 39.40
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Carry the legend: lightweight power in your pocket.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight Signature Knife with 2.58" Stainless Steel Blade and Durable FRN Handle - PlainEdge - C223 by spyderco
- **How much does it cost?** € 39.40 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- spyderco enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted spyderco brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted Legacy:** Built on Spyderco’s iconic Para Military design, blending proven reliability with modern innovation.
- • **Featherlight Carry:** Ultra-light 3.75 oz design with durable fiberglass reinforced nylon handle for all-day pocket comfort.
- • **One-Handed Mastery:** Innovative Compression Lock lets you deploy and secure the blade swiftly and safely with one hand.
- • **Compact Yet Capable:** Streamlined 2.58" blade fits perfectly in your pocket without sacrificing cutting performance.
- • **Precision Cutting Power:** Engineered with premium CPM SPY27 steel for unmatched edge retention and corrosion resistance.

## Overview

The Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight Signature Knife features a 2.58-inch CPM SPY27 stainless steel blade known for superior edge retention and corrosion resistance. Its fiberglass reinforced nylon handle keeps the weight to a mere 3.75 ounces, making it exceptionally pocket-friendly. The knife employs Spyderco’s patented Compression Lock for secure, one-handed operation. Compact yet robust, this knife is a refined evolution of the classic Para Military design, delivering professional-grade performance in a sleek, carry-ready package.

## 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. desertcart.com 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.

Review: Awesome knife that is EXTREMELY corrosion resistant - The Para 3 is a classic design for a reason, it's a great design and the Light weight version of it is the best in my opinion because it really is incredibly light weight for a very capable 3inch blade cutting tool. It's a spyderco so ease of opening with the thumb hole is awesome and the action is fast and snappy and flicks open with a quick snappy action. Durability is awesome, FRN is extremely tough and this knife is basically totally corrosion proof with no dissimilar metals so galvantic corrision isn't a concern and everything is extremely corrision resistantant materials. With the heat treat protocol that golden spyderco used on the magnacut they found the hardness to temper at and the heat treat protocol to maximize corrosion resistance of a very corrosion resistant steel. Functionality of the Para 3 is a thing of beauty, you have a very capable cutting tool that is ultra light weight and comfort in hand and in pocket and ready for work. The size is perfect for those that are looking for a smaller and lighter knife that is in the 3in and under blade length range. Spyderco has magnacut dialed in and are putting out the best magnacut on the production knife market and really doing this steel justice. Spyderco magnacut is out performing every piece of S35vn and S45vn that I own and giving edge retention that is a little better than the best S30V that I own. It sharpens so nicely and comes up nice and crisp and super sticky, I'm not a huge magnacut fan in production knives to be honest but spyderco golden has it dialed in better than any other production knife company on earth. Most production heat treat magnacut is just okay at best and most of it leaves a lot to be desired but spyderco golden really makes magnacut perform very well. If your looking for a highly corrosion resistant /border line corrision PROOF knife this is a great option and priced very well. Mine had a little lock stick so I sent it back for a replacement and that happens from time to time with compression lock knives, you will get one every now and then that has lock stick and if you get one that has it and it doesn't break in after like a 100 open and closes then I suggest returning it for a exchange it happens but fairly rarely so it's not a big deal to have to exchange one every now and again.
Review: Exceptionally Great Spyderco - I didn't think the Para 3 was for me. I prefer a longer blade like the Para 2. I have a pile of those. Still . . . they got me with the cobalt blue handle color. My favorite FRN handle color that I have missed out on when other “Sprint Runs” have sold out before I found out about the knife. 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 !

## Features

- 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: This supercharged version of the popular Para 3 Lightweight enhances all the proven features of the standard version with its high-performance CPM SPY27 blade.
- 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.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B083ZLT5C1 |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #250,586 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #1,141 in Pocket Knives & Folding Knives |
| Blade Edge | V-Grind |
| Blade Length | 2.38 Inches |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Blade Shape | Drop Point |
| Blade Type | Folding |
| Brand | Spyderco |
| Brand Name | Spyderco |
| Color | Blue |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (896) |
| Date First Available | January 21, 2020 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00716104014514 |
| Hand Orientation | both |
| Handle Material | Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon |
| Included Components | Knife |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.1 x 9.1 x 9.1 inches |
| Item Length | 7.2 Inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 7.6 x 5.79 x 1.42 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.15 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Spyderco |
| Material | Nylon |
| Model Name | Para 3 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Weight | 0.15 Kilograms |
| Part Number | SC223PCBL |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Camping |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Shape | rectangular prism |
| Size | 2.4" |
| Special Feature | CPM SPY27 |
| Style | PlainEdge |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Theme | Utility |
| UPC | 716104014514 |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Brand:** Spyderco
- **Color:** Blue
- **Handle Material:** Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon
- **Included Components:** Knife
- **Model Name:** Para 3
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Camping
- **Special Feature:** CPM SPY27
- **Style:** PlainEdge

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome knife that is EXTREMELY corrosion resistant
*by S***E on August 4, 2025*

The Para 3 is a classic design for a reason, it's a great design and the Light weight version of it is the best in my opinion because it really is incredibly light weight for a very capable 3inch blade cutting tool. It's a spyderco so ease of opening with the thumb hole is awesome and the action is fast and snappy and flicks open with a quick snappy action. Durability is awesome, FRN is extremely tough and this knife is basically totally corrosion proof with no dissimilar metals so galvantic corrision isn't a concern and everything is extremely corrision resistantant materials. With the heat treat protocol that golden spyderco used on the magnacut they found the hardness to temper at and the heat treat protocol to maximize corrosion resistance of a very corrosion resistant steel. Functionality of the Para 3 is a thing of beauty, you have a very capable cutting tool that is ultra light weight and comfort in hand and in pocket and ready for work. The size is perfect for those that are looking for a smaller and lighter knife that is in the 3in and under blade length range. Spyderco has magnacut dialed in and are putting out the best magnacut on the production knife market and really doing this steel justice. Spyderco magnacut is out performing every piece of S35vn and S45vn that I own and giving edge retention that is a little better than the best S30V that I own. It sharpens so nicely and comes up nice and crisp and super sticky, I'm not a huge magnacut fan in production knives to be honest but spyderco golden has it dialed in better than any other production knife company on earth. Most production heat treat magnacut is just okay at best and most of it leaves a lot to be desired but spyderco golden really makes magnacut perform very well. If your looking for a highly corrosion resistant /border line corrision PROOF knife this is a great option and priced very well. Mine had a little lock stick so I sent it back for a replacement and that happens from time to time with compression lock knives, you will get one every now and then that has lock stick and if you get one that has it and it doesn't break in after like a 100 open and closes then I suggest returning it for a exchange it happens but fairly rarely so it's not a big deal to have to exchange one every now and again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceptionally Great Spyderco
*by B***D on July 18, 2020*

I didn't think the Para 3 was for me. I prefer a longer blade like the Para 2. I have a pile of those. Still . . . they got me with the cobalt blue handle color. My favorite FRN handle color that I have missed out on when other “Sprint Runs” have sold out before I found out about the knife. 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 !

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***M on July 3, 2025*

Habe sehr viele Messer. Das hier ist mein EDC geworden - greife intuitiv immer zu dem Messer. Für mich der komfortableste Verschlussmechanismus, bester Clip. Einziger Kritikpunkt: Könnte etwas größer sein. Hoffentlich macht Spyderco noch ein Paramilitary 2 Lightweight

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