Spyderco Para 3
The Spyderco C223GS Para 3 CPM S45VN is a compact, high-performance folding pocket knife designed as a smaller, more portable evolution of the Para Military® 2 platform. It delivers full-scale cutting capability in a reduced footprint, making it ideal for everyday carry users who prioritize control, precision, and reliability. At its core is a 2.93″ full-flat-ground blade made from premium CPM® S45VN® stainless steel , offering an excellent balance of edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance. The blade features a textured index-finger choil and thumb ramp , enabling a secure forward grip for enhanced control during detailed cutting tasks. The Trademark Round Hole™ ensures fast, ambidextrous one-handed opening. The handle is constructed from peel-ply-textured G-10 scales with nested stainless steel liners for added strength while maintaining a slim, pocket-friendly profile. This construction supports Spyderco’s Compression Lock® , providing secure blade lockup with smooth, safe one-handed closing. Spyderco C223GS Para 3 Key Features CPM S45VN stainless steel — excellent edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance Full-flat grind blade — smooth and efficient slicing performance G-10 handle with nested steel liners — strong yet lightweight construction Compression Lock® system — secure and safe one-handed operation Forward finger choil + thumb ramp — enhanced control and precision grip Spyderco Trademark Round Hole™ — fast ambidextrous deployment 4-position pocket clip — flexible carry options Compact EDC design — high performance in a small form factor
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Quick Specs
- Brand
- Spyderco
- Steel
- S30V
- Blade
- 2.95"
- Overall
- 6.94"
- Weight
- 86.00g
- Handle
- G-10
- Lock
- Compression Lock
- Blade Shape
- Drop Point
- Deployment
- Spyderco Hole
- Origin
- USA
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