SPYDERCO C223PBK PARA 3 LIGHTWEIGHT FOLDER. 2.92" SATIN FINISH PLAIN EDGE CTS-BD1 BLADE. BLACK FRN HANDLE. CUTLERY SHOPPE

Spyderco C223PBK Para 3 Lightweight - 2.92" Satin Finish Plain Edge CTS-BD1N Blade - Black FRN Handle

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Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight C223PBK - CTS-BD1N Blade - Black FRN Handle

How do you improve on a best seller? Make a lightweight version of course! Spyderco's best-selling Para 3 folder certainly revolutionized what's expected of an EDC folder. This new lightweight takes this proven design to the next level of lightweight performance. Lighter than it's G-10 handle cousin, this P3 incorporates injection-molded FRN (fibegrlass reinforced nylon) scales and a streamlined version of their patented Compression Lock mechanism. This ultra-light Para 3 is 30% lighter than the G-10 version. The blade is FFG (full flat ground) and crafted from Carpenter's CTS-BD1N nitrogen enriched high-carbon chromium steel. This steel offers the perfect mix of edge retention, hardness and corrosion resistance. The generous lanyard hole and reversible deep-pocket wire clip round out this Para 3's features, providing right or left side tip-up carry.

    Specs:
  • Category End Use: EDC
  • Blade Steel: CTS-BD1N
  • Blade Grind: FFG (full flat ground)
  • Blade Length: 2.91" (74 mm)
  • Length Open: 7.21" (183 mm)
  • Length Closed: 4.29" (109 mm)
  • Blade Thickness: .145" (3.7 mm)
  • Hole Diameter: .55" (14 mm)
  • Lock Type: Compression Lock
  • Handle Material: Black FRN (fiberglass-reinforced nylon)
  • Tip Carry: Tip-Up
  • Clip Position: Ambidextrous
  • Weight: 2.4 oz. (68 g)
  • Made In: U.S.A.

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  • 5
    Spyderco Para 3 LW CTS BD1N

    Posted by Richard Giles on Feb 1st 2021

    Extremely well pleased with this knife and Cutlery Shoppe.com! The quality and workmanship in my knife is excellent! My knife is scary sharp, and I’m very well pleased! I will definitely be buying more Spydercos. I highly recommend Cutlery Shoppe.com, and will definitely be buying more knives from them!

  • 5
    Great Choice and Good Value

    Posted by Mark Jansen on Oct 12th 2020

    This is a great choice at a reasonable price. Love the light weight, the size, and the scales that give you grip but don't snag in the pocket. Deep carry wire clip is a plus, as is the smooth action and compression lock.

    There's nothing exotic or "collectible" about this model, but if you want a knife that's easy to carry and solid when you need it, this is a great choice. And Cutlery Shoppe has been great to deal with--highly recommended!

  • 4
    Para 3 Lightweight

    Posted by sully v on Jan 7th 2020

    I recently bought the Para 3 Lightweight, it's a very good choice. I like the weight, the size fits my hand, it's well made, the deep-pocket wire clip is probably the best OEM out there, the blade material and the price are very good -- but, I like the Delica 4 better, yeah I know it's an older design with VG-10 steel blade, but it simply works for me. With that said, you can't go wrong with the Para 3 Lightweight for EDC.

  • 5
    Exactly the LW PARA 3 we needed

    Posted by Evetastic on Jun 15th 2019

    Have para 3 g10 and it’s my favorite edc that I have it in 3 colors. Heard about the LW and immediately wanted it. Perfect for shorts or slacks, summer clothes, whatever. Great size for my M hand. Smooth open and drops shut. The FRN isn’t too textured, it’s just right. Only gripe- needs more colorways! Will buy them too!

  • 5
    Hit all the marks

    Posted by PAUL on Jun 10th 2019

    Spyderco never disappoints. I've owned quite a few of them. Decided to try the Para 3 Lightweight. As always the blade was super sharp. Quick deployment with thumb hole. The lightweight scales with the rounded edges make carrying and opening blade a breeze. Love the deep pocket wire clip. Knife rides deep in pocket now with clip and placement of lanyard hole now on the side.