Spyderco Para 3 - Cobalt Blue G-10 - SPY27 Blade

The Spyderco Para 3 hits a sweet spot that's made it a best seller, balancing compact size, light weight, a legally friendly blade length, and full service cutting performance. This version raises the bar with a blade crafted from Spyderco's proprietary CPM SPY27 stainless steel. Starting from the proven formula of VG-10, SPY27 increases the carbon, molybdenum, and vanadium content and adds niobium and nitrogen, then uses Crucible's advanced particle metallurgy process to distribute those alloys evenly throughout the steel for a clean microstructure and excellent all around performance.

The three inch blade wears a clean satin finish and features a full flat grind for a superior balance of strength, point utility, and low friction slicing. A textured index finger choil and thumb ramp give you a solid, forward positioned grip for control during precise cutting, while the signature Trademark Round Hole allows quick, one handed opening with either hand. To clearly mark this knife as a member of Spyderco's elite SPY27 family, it wears distinctive cobalt blue peel ply textured G-10 scales that set it apart from the rest of the lineup.

To keep it slim and pocket friendly, the Para 3 uses a lightweight open backed construction with stainless steel liners nested into the G-10 scales, providing a solid foundation for the reliable Compression Lock. The lock holds the blade securely open in use and lets you close it easily and safely with one hand. A four position hourglass clip offers ambidextrous tip up or tip down carry, and an oversized lined lanyard hole rounds out the design for easy attachment of fobs and lanyards.

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1. Specs:
2. Overall Length: 7.2" (183mm)
3. Closed Length: 4.29" (109mm)
4. Blade Length: 2.93" (74mm)
5. Blade Thickness: .145" (4mm)
6. Blade Steel: SPY27
7. Blade Finish: Satin
8. Handle Material: G-10
9. Pocket Clip: Yes, right or left hand, tip up/tip down
10. Lock Type: Compression
11. Weight: 3.4oz
12. Country of Origin: USA