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product_id: 125572458
title: "Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight Folding Pocket Knife with 2\" CTS BD1N Steel Blade and FRN Handle - EDC Knife for Men and Women, Perfect for Hunting, Tactical, Camping, Survival - PlainEdge - C223PBK"
brand: "spyderco"
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# 2.92" CTS BD1N steel blade 2.6 oz ultra-lightweight design FRN handle with Compression Lock Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight Folding Pocket Knife with 2" CTS BD1N Steel Blade and FRN Handle - EDC Knife for Men and Women, Perfect for Hunting, Tactical, Camping, Survival - PlainEdge - C223PBK

**Brand:** spyderco
**Price:** VT40338
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Slice through your day with the Para 3 — where precision meets pocket-ready power.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight Folding Pocket Knife with 2" CTS BD1N Steel Blade and FRN Handle - EDC Knife for Men and Women, Perfect for Hunting, Tactical, Camping, Survival - PlainEdge - C223PBK by spyderco
- **How much does it cost?** VT40338 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

- • **Compact Yet Mighty:** The Para 3 packs the legendary performance of Spyderco’s Para Military 2 into a sleek, pocket-friendly 7.2-inch frame.
- • **Featherlight Carry:** At just 2.6 ounces, this knife disappears in your pocket—perfect for the millennial professional always on the move.
- • **Ergonomic Grip & Lock:** Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon handle with a secure Compression Lock ensures one-handed, safe operation and all-day comfort.
- • **Precision Cutting Power:** Premium CTS BD1N steel blade delivers unmatched edge retention and smooth, low-friction slicing for all your daily tasks.
- • **Built for the Everyday Adventurer:** Whether at the office, campsite, or urban jungle, this knife is your reliable companion for any cutting challenge.

## Overview

The Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight is a premium everyday carry folding knife featuring a 2.92-inch full-flat-ground CTS BD1N stainless steel blade known for superior edge retention and cutting performance. Weighing only 2.6 ounces, it boasts a durable fiberglass reinforced nylon handle with nested stainless steel liners and a secure Compression Lock for safe, one-handed use. Compact and ergonomic, it combines the trusted reliability of Spyderco’s Para Military lineage with a sleek, lightweight design ideal for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

## Description

Product description The Para 3 Family Lightweight EDC Spyderco's best-selling Para 3 folding knife distilled all the key qualities of their time-tested Para Military 2 model into an ultra-compact, carry-friendly format. Now, this groundbreaking design takes another quantum leap forward by incorporating injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) scales and a streamlined version of Spyderco's patented Compression Lock mechanism to create the Para 3 Lightweight. Almost 30 percent lighter than its G-10-handled counterparts, the Para 3 Lightweight boasts linerless, open-backed construction and Spyderco's high-traction Bi-Directional Texture pattern for a secure grip. A stainless steel lock bar inset into the handle's interior forms the foundation of its sturdy lock mechanism, while keeping the overall weight to an absolute minimum. The knife's full-flat-ground blade is crafted from CTS BD1N, nitrogen-enriched high-carbon chromium steel that offers a superior balance of hardness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. Available with a choice of PlainEdge or fully serrated SpyderEdge cutting edges. SPECS MADE IN THE USA Full Flat Grind 0.55" Round Hole Diameter 2.92" Blade 7.21" Overall Length Compression Lock FRN Handle Various Serrations and Handle Colors THE SPYDERCO WAY Spyderco is a business that provides state-of-the-art innovation and product quality while maintaining traditional values and service.

Review: One of the great pocket knives - The Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight is a great "one and only" candidate, in that it serves its purpose as both an EDC knife and a non-threatening social carry. After using the budget knives for a couple years, this was my first 'premium' knife purchase. It's the one that sent me down the rabbit hole of pocket knife collecting. My collection now includes about 125 pieces, 30 of them being Spydercos. One aspect of this knife that tends to throw people is that Spyderco uses only one washer in the pivot. This tends to make the blade slightly off center in the closed position, which is distressing to many knife owners. But there's absolutely nothing wrong with the knife, it's just off center by the width of one brass washer. That doesn't affect it's cutting performance at all. I have the Para 2 and 3, but this gets more pocket time than the other two combined. It is not simply a lighter version of the Para 3. The lightweight version has rounded edges, whereas the Para 3's edges are cornered, like the Para 2. The lightweight's curves feel much better in the hand, and the knife will perform nearly all of the tasks you'd ask of the heavier version. All in all, it's among my top 10, and one of the most versatile and useful pocket knives in the business.
Review: Perfect Pocket Knife? - I'm not a huge pocket knife guy, I mostly just use them for backpacking, but this knife has me wanting to carry it with me all the time. I bought a benchmade bugout and then this knife right after. The spyderco is way better in my opinion, and cheaper as well. Compared to the benchmade this knife just feels way more useable as a daily carry. The clip works better, the grip is smoother and sturdier, and the locking action is way easier to use especially 1-handed. I'll probably throw the benchmade in to my bugout bag or bring it camping, since it is lighter and has a nice blade. The benchmade might have a better blade, but it overall feels too delicate both in the handle and blade. The spyderco blade is thick and the knife as a whole seems ready for some abuse and works good for all knife tasks I've put it up against. The para 3 is very ergonomic and the perfect size as well in my opinion. I put this thing to the test yesterday when I was building dirt beds and opened a dozen bags of dirt/mulch with gloves and thick mud on my hands and this knife went in and out of my pocket and operated with ease. Rinsed it off afterwards and did some food prep. This knife is awesome. Beats the crap out of every other knife I've ever used. Spending $100 + on a pocket knife is a tough sell for me, but for $100 I'd buy this knife again.

## Features

- Premium USA‑Made EDC Knife - Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight features a high‑performance CTS BD1N stainless steel blade with a full‑flat grind, engineered for durability, precision, and long‑lasting edge retention in everyday tasks.
- Compact & Featherlight Design - At just 2.93″ blade and 7.2″ overall, this pocket knife delivers full cutting power in a streamlined size that’s ideal for daily carry and shallow pockets.
- Secure, Ergonomic Handle - The Para 3 Lightweight features injection-molded FRN scales with a Bi-Directional Texture pattern, ensuring a secure grip and ergonomic comfort while reducing overall weight by nearly 30 percent compared to G-10 models.
- Smooth One-Hand Opening - Its tumble-finished CTS BD1N blade incorporates Spyderco’s Trademark Round Hole, enabling swift, reliable one-handed opening with either hand, making it practical for everyday carry and tactical use.
- Reversible Deep‑Pocket Carry - The discreet, deep‑pocket wire clip can be mounted left or right for tip‑up carry, making access easy and comfortable for both left‑ and right‑handed users.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07NLVRJR4 |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #80,575 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #330 in Pocket Knives & Folding Knives |
| Blade Edge | PlainEdge |
| Blade Length | 2.92 Inches |
| Blade Material | CTS® BD1N Steel |
| Blade Shape | Leaf |
| Blade Type | Straight Edge |
| Brand | Spyderco |
| Brand Name | Spyderco |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 840 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00716104013135 |
| Hand Orientation | Both |
| Handle Material | Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon |
| Included Components | Knife |
| Is Product Cordless | Yes |
| Item Length | 7.2 Inches |
| Item Shape | folding |
| Item Type Name | Folding Blade Knives |
| Item Weight | 2.6 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Spyderco |
| Model Name | Para 3 |
| Model Number | C223PBK |
| Part Number | C223PBK |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Product Care Instructions | General Knife Care |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Camping |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Size | 2.9" |
| Special Feature | CTS BD1N |
| Special Features | CTS BD1N |
| Style | PlainEdge |
| Theme | Knife |
| UPC | 716104013135 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Blade Material:** CTS® BD1N Steel
- **Brand:** Spyderco
- **Color:** Black
- **Handle Material:** Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon
- **Included Components:** Knife
- **Model Name:** Para 3
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Camping
- **Special Feature:** CTS BD1N
- **Style:** PlainEdge

## Images

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![Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight Folding Pocket Knife with 2" CTS BD1N Steel Blade and FRN Handle - EDC Knife for Men and Women, Perfect for Hunting, Tactical, Camping, Survival - PlainEdge - C223PBK - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51tnu1N703L.jpg)
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the great pocket knives
*by M***J on February 27, 2026*

The Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight is a great "one and only" candidate, in that it serves its purpose as both an EDC knife and a non-threatening social carry. After using the budget knives for a couple years, this was my first 'premium' knife purchase. It's the one that sent me down the rabbit hole of pocket knife collecting. My collection now includes about 125 pieces, 30 of them being Spydercos. One aspect of this knife that tends to throw people is that Spyderco uses only one washer in the pivot. This tends to make the blade slightly off center in the closed position, which is distressing to many knife owners. But there's absolutely nothing wrong with the knife, it's just off center by the width of one brass washer. That doesn't affect it's cutting performance at all. I have the Para 2 and 3, but this gets more pocket time than the other two combined. It is not simply a lighter version of the Para 3. The lightweight version has rounded edges, whereas the Para 3's edges are cornered, like the Para 2. The lightweight's curves feel much better in the hand, and the knife will perform nearly all of the tasks you'd ask of the heavier version. All in all, it's among my top 10, and one of the most versatile and useful pocket knives in the business.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect Pocket Knife?
*by J***E on June 17, 2020*

I'm not a huge pocket knife guy, I mostly just use them for backpacking, but this knife has me wanting to carry it with me all the time. I bought a benchmade bugout and then this knife right after. The spyderco is way better in my opinion, and cheaper as well. Compared to the benchmade this knife just feels way more useable as a daily carry. The clip works better, the grip is smoother and sturdier, and the locking action is way easier to use especially 1-handed. I'll probably throw the benchmade in to my bugout bag or bring it camping, since it is lighter and has a nice blade. The benchmade might have a better blade, but it overall feels too delicate both in the handle and blade. The spyderco blade is thick and the knife as a whole seems ready for some abuse and works good for all knife tasks I've put it up against. The para 3 is very ergonomic and the perfect size as well in my opinion. I put this thing to the test yesterday when I was building dirt beds and opened a dozen bags of dirt/mulch with gloves and thick mud on my hands and this knife went in and out of my pocket and operated with ease. Rinsed it off afterwards and did some food prep. This knife is awesome. Beats the crap out of every other knife I've ever used. Spending $100 + on a pocket knife is a tough sell for me, but for $100 I'd buy this knife again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Spydie.
*by M***S on October 2, 2025*

It's a good knife as you would expect from Spyderco. It's a smaller PM2 and ultra light weight. I got this particular model for my son as his first real pocket knife. I chose it as it would be very pocket friendly and fidgety, the steel is easy to sharpen which is perfect for teaching him sharpening skills. Personally I have several PM3s and it's a good knife. I think of it as a beefy Delica. It's very capable for its size and weight, as with most spydercos it's more cutting performance oriented than hard use. If you want a smaller knife to cut things rather than as a prying tool, this is a great choice.

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