For many users, the best-selling Para® 3 represents the perfect balance of compact size, light weight, legally permissible blade length, and full-service cutting performance. To raise the bar even further, this remarkable knife is now available with a blade crafted from Spyderco’s proprietary CPM® SPY27® stainless steel. Starting with the time-tested alloy formula of VG-10 stainless steel, SPY27 increases the volumes of carbon, molybdenum, and vanadium and adds niobium and nitrogen. Crucible® Industries’ state-of-the-art particle metallurgy manufacturing process then ensures a uniform distribution of these alloys throughout the steel for an extremely homogenous microstructure and maximum performance. To clearly identify this knife as a member of Spyderco’s elite SPY27 family, its handle features peel-ply-textured G-10 scales in a distinctive cobalt blue color.

 
Technical Specifications
Overall Length: 7.2in 183mm
Closed Length: 4.29in 109mm
Blade Thickness: .145in 3.7mm
Tip Carry Position: 4-Position
Sheath: N/A
Blade Length: 2.93in 74mm
Edge Length: 2.62in 67mm
Handle Material: G-10
Lock Type: Compression
Origin: United States
Steel: CPM® SPY27®
Knife Weight: 3.4oz 96g
Clip Position: Ambi
Grind: Full-Flat