SPYDERCO C223SBK PARA 3 LIGHTWEIGHT CTS-BD1N STEEL BLACK FRN HANDLE COMPRESSION LOCK FOLDING KNIFE USA
Lightweight Frame. Heavyweight Performance.
The Para 3 Lightweight takes everything users loved about the iconic Para Military™ 2 and distills it into a smaller, sleeker format—now supercharged with injection-molded FRN handles and CTS-BD1N stainless steel. Linerless construction shaves the weight while retaining strength, and the high-traction Bi-Directional Texture™ ensures this folder stays locked in your grip. Whether you're cutting cordage, opening boxes, or adding to your EDC rotation, this made-in-USA compact blade delivers big-league performance in a featherweight build.
Product Dimensions
- Overall Length: 7.21" (183 mm)
- Blade Length: 2.92" (74 mm)
- Cutting Edge: 2.58" (66 mm)
- Closed Length: 4.29" (109 mm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.145" (3.7 mm)
- Weight: 2.4 oz. (68 g)
Features
- CTS-BD1N Steel: Nitrogen-enriched stainless steel offering a balanced trifecta of hardness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance
- Full-Flat Ground Blade: Delivers efficient slicing and clean, low-friction cuts
- Injection-Molded FRN Handle: Ultralight, grippy, and tough with Bi-Directional Texture™ for secure handling
- Streamlined Compression Lock: Strong and simple—designed for one-handed confidence
- Trademark Round Hole™: Fast, ambidextrous blade deployment with or without gloves
- Linerless, Open-Backed Construction: Reduces weight while maintaining durability
- Deep-Pocket Wire Clip: Reversible for left or right-side tip-up carry—discreet and functional
- Oversized Lanyard Hole: Built for field customization with fobs or beads
- Made in USA: Precision-built in Golden, Colorado for true Spyderco quality