--- product_id: 125572458 title: "Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight Folding Pocket Knife, PlainEdge | 7.2\" Overall Length, 2.93\" CTS BD1N Steel Blade, FRN Handle, Compression, Full-Flat Grind" brand: "spyderco" price: "€ 267.58" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/125572458-spyderco-para-3-lightweight-folding-pocket-knife-plainedge-7-2 store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # 2.93" CTS BD1N steel blade 2.6 oz ultra-lightweight design Ambidextrous one-hand opening Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight Folding Pocket Knife, PlainEdge | 7.2" Overall Length, 2.93" CTS BD1N Steel Blade, FRN Handle, Compression, Full-Flat Grind **Brand:** spyderco **Price:** € 267.58 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔪 Cut through the day with precision and style — your pocket’s new power move. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight Folding Pocket Knife, PlainEdge | 7.2" Overall Length, 2.93" CTS BD1N Steel Blade, FRN Handle, Compression, Full-Flat Grind by spyderco - **How much does it cost?** € 267.58 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/125572458-spyderco-para-3-lightweight-folding-pocket-knife-plainedge-7-2) ## 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 - • **Featherlight & Compact:** At just 2.6 ounces and 7.2 inches overall, it’s the ultimate EDC companion that won’t weigh you down. - • **Reversible Deep-Pocket Clip:** Customizable tip-up carry for left or right hand, blending discreet style with instant accessibility. - • **Precision Engineered CTS BD1N Blade:** Experience razor-sharp durability and corrosion resistance with premium nitrogen-enriched steel. - • **Swift One-Hand Opening with Spyderco Round Hole:** Effortlessly deploy your blade with either hand, perfect for fast-paced, on-the-go tasks. - • **Ergonomic FRN Handle with Bi-Directional Texture:** Secure, confident grip that’s 30% lighter than traditional G-10 handles—comfort meets performance. ## Overview The Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight is a premium USA-made folding knife featuring a 2.93-inch CTS BD1N steel blade with a full-flat grind for superior edge retention and corrosion resistance. Weighing only 2.6 ounces and measuring 7.2 inches overall, it boasts an ergonomic fiberglass-reinforced nylon handle with a bi-directional texture for a secure grip. Designed for ambidextrous one-handed opening via Spyderco’s signature round hole and equipped with a reversible deep-pocket clip, this knife is engineered for everyday carry, tactical readiness, and unmatched portability. ## Description 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. ## 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 | |---------------|-------| | Age Range Description | Adult | | Asin | B07NLVRJR4 | | Best Sellers Rank | #190,906 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #831 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 Name | Spyderco | | Color | Black | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (841) 4.7 out of 5 stars | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00716104013135 | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Handle Material | Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon | | Included Components | Knife | | 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 | | Number Of Items | 1 | | Part Number | C223PBK | | Power Source | Manual | | Product Care Instructions | General Knife Care | | Recommended Uses For Product | Camping | | Reusability | Reusable | | Size | 2.9" | | Special Features | CTS BD1N | | Style | PlainEdge | | Theme | Knife | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Upc | 716104013135 | ## 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 ![Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight Folding Pocket Knife, PlainEdge | 7.2" Overall Length, 2.93" CTS BD1N Steel Blade, FRN Handle, Compression, Full-Flat Grind - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51smznExyQL.jpg) ![Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight Folding Pocket Knife, PlainEdge | 7.2" Overall Length, 2.93" CTS BD1N Steel Blade, FRN Handle, Compression, Full-Flat Grind - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61SIYrTcstL.jpg) ![Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight Folding Pocket Knife, PlainEdge | 7.2" Overall Length, 2.93" CTS BD1N Steel Blade, FRN Handle, Compression, Full-Flat Grind - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jLPNIOxtL.jpg) ![Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight Folding Pocket Knife, PlainEdge | 7.2" Overall Length, 2.93" CTS BD1N Steel Blade, FRN Handle, Compression, Full-Flat Grind - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51tnu1N703L.jpg) ![Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight Folding Pocket Knife, PlainEdge | 7.2" Overall Length, 2.93" CTS BD1N Steel Blade, FRN Handle, Compression, Full-Flat Grind - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61oOv+yW7OL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect Pocket Knife? *by on Reviewed in the United States 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best pocket knives ever made *by on Reviewed in the United States 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 brass washer (on the show side) of the pivot. The opposite side's pivot is built into the handle itself. 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 just might be 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 not just among my top 5, but also a contender for the pocket knife throne. It's one of the most versatile and useful pocket knives in the business. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Spydie. *by on Reviewed in the United States 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. ## Frequently Bought Together - Spyderco para 3 Lightweight Signature Folding Utility Pocket Knife with 2.92" Stainless Steel Blade and FRN Handle - Everyday Carry - PlainEdge - C223PBK - KNIFE PIVOT LUBE Original Knife Oil for Blades, Synthetic Pocket Knife Lubricant, Knife Honing Oil for Cleaning Knives, Premium Knife Oil Lubricant for Blade Care, Precision Knife Oiler Bottle (10ml) - Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight Signature Knife with 2.58" Stainless Steel Blade and Durable FRN Handle - PlainEdge - C223 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/125572458-spyderco-para-3-lightweight-folding-pocket-knife-plainedge-7-2](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/125572458-spyderco-para-3-lightweight-folding-pocket-knife-plainedge-7-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-08-16*