Spyderco has long been an industry leader in the use of exotic, high-performance blade steels. After years of using the best materials the world’s leading steel manufacturers could provide, we decided it was time to create our own. In close cooperation with Crucible® Industries, we developed CPM® SPY27®, a particle metallurgy stainless steel containing a proprietary mix of alloys, including vanadium, molybdenum, niobium, nitrogen, and cobalt. Produced exclusively for Spyderco, it forms the heart of this elite expression of the Para® 3 Lightweight. The full-flat-ground blade of this knife capitalizes on SPY27’s unique properties to deliver an exceptional balance of edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance. It is paired with an ultra-lightweight handle made from fiberglass-reinforced nylon (FRN). Injection molded in a distinctive blue—one of the signature colors of our CPM SPY27 family—the handle contains the knife’s streamlined Compression Lock® mechanism to lock the blade securely open during use. It also features a non-slip Bi-Directional Texture™ pattern and a reversible deep-pocket wire clip that provides discreet tip-up carry on either side of the body.

 
Technical Specifications
Overall Length: 7.2in 183mm
Closed Length: 4.29in 109mm
Blade Thickness: .145in 3.7mm
Tip Carry Position: Tip-Up
Sheath: N/A
Blade Length: 2.93in 74mm
Edge Length: 2.58in 66mm
Handle Material: FRN
Lock Type: Compression
Origin: United States
Steel: CPM® SPY27®
Knife Weight: 2.4oz 68g
Clip Position: Ambi
Grind: Full-Flat