Product Description
The Para 3 C223GPDBL distills the key qualities of Spyderco's Para Military 2 into a compact, carry-friendly folder. This version pairs a 2.93" satin CPM S110V blade with textured dark blue G-10, the signature color of Spyderco's S110V family.
CPM S110V is a powder metallurgy stainless steel from Crucible with a high volume of vanadium and niobium for very high wear resistance, plus extra chromium for strong corrosion resistance. In practice, that means an edge that keeps cutting through cardboard, cord, and long days of work well after most stainless steels have dulled. The trade-off is sharpening: it takes diamond or CBN abrasives to restore. The 0.145" blade is full-flat ground with a satin finish for clean slicing.
- Blade: 2.93" CPM S110V clip point with a 2.62" PlainEdge, full-flat grind, satin finish, 0.145" thick.
- Handle: Textured dark blue G-10 scales over nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners; 4.29" closed, 0.45" thick, 3.4 oz.
- Deployment + Lock: Spyderco Trademark Round Hole for one-handed opening with either hand; the Compression Lock releases from the spine side, so your fingers stay clear of the closing blade.
- Carry: Four-position pocket clip for tip-up or tip-down carry on the right or left side; 7.20" overall.
Ideal for: users who want maximum edge retention in a compact folder; EDC carriers who cut all day and don't want to sharpen often; and Spyderco collectors building an S110V lineup.
The Spyderco Para 3 in CPM S110V with dark blue G-10 (C223GPDBL) ships same or next business day from Columbia, Louisiana. Knifeworks is an authorized Spyderco dealer.
Spyderco Para 3: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about the Spyderco Para 3 (C223GPDBL).
What lock does the Spyderco Para 3 C223GPDBL use?＋
The Para 3 uses Spyderco's Compression Lock, built into the nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners. When the knife is open, a leaf spring in the liner wedges between the blade tang and the stop pin. You release it from the spine side of the handle with one hand, which keeps your fingers out of the blade's path as it closes.
How does the Para 3 compare to the Para Military 2?＋
Spyderco designed the Para 3 to distill the key qualities of the Para Military 2 into a more compact, carry-friendly format. It keeps the full-flat ground blade, Trademark Round Hole, Compression Lock, and four-position clip, in a 2.93-inch blade and a 4.29-inch closed length.
What is CPM S110V steel, and how do I sharpen it?＋
CPM S110V is a powder metallurgy stainless steel from Crucible with a high volume of vanadium and niobium for very high wear resistance, plus extra chromium for strong corrosion resistance. It holds a working edge far longer than most stainless steels. Because it is so wear resistant, it is slow to sharpen on conventional stones, so diamond or CBN abrasives work best. Dark blue handles mark it as part of Spyderco's S110V family.
What is the Para 3 blade good for?＋
The C223GPDBL has a 2.93-inch clip point blade with a 2.62-inch PlainEdge and a full-flat grind, so it slices cleanly for opening packages, breaking down boxes, cutting cord, and food prep, while the fine clip point handles detail work.
What comes with the Para 3 C223GPDBL?＋
The C223GPDBL ships as a knife with its four-position pocket clip installed. It is knife only, with no sheath included. Packaging and included items are set by Spyderco and are subject to change.
Where is the Para 3 C223GPDBL made, and what warranty covers it?＋
This Para 3 is made in the United States. Spyderco warrants that its genuine products are free from defects in material and workmanship for the life of the product. The warranty does not cover loss, theft, accidents, abuse, misuse, improper sharpening, normal wear and tear, or alterations, and broken, lost, or bent metal clips are typically not covered. Shipping to and from Spyderco is the owner's responsibility. Contact Spyderco directly and include the Spyderco Warranty & Repair Form with any return. Knifeworks does not warranty this product independently.
CPM S110V · DARK BLUE G-10 · MADE IN USA
The Para 3 in CPM S110V
A 3.4 oz compact folder with a 2.93-inch high-wear-resistance blade, a Compression Lock, and a four-position clip for any carry setup. Questions? Our team carries these knives daily. We ship same or next business day from Columbia, Louisiana.
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Warranty Information
Spyderco Warranty: Spyderco warrants that its genuine products are free from defects in material and workmanship for the life of the product. The warranty does not cover loss, theft, accidents, abuse, misuse, improper handling, alterations, neglect, improper sharpening, normal wear and tear, aftermarket or modified parts, or repairs by services not authorized by Spyderco, and broken, lost, or bent metal clips are typically not covered. If Spyderco finds a defect, it will repair or exchange the knife with the same, a similar, or an equal-value model. Shipping to and from Spyderco is the owner's responsibility. Contact Spyderco directly and include the Spyderco Warranty & Repair Form with any return. Knifeworks does not warranty this product independently.Specifications
| Product Type | Folding Knife | |
| Brand | Spyderco | |
| Product Name | Para 3 | |
| Model # | C223GPDBL | |
| Overall Length | 7.20 in | |
| Closed Length | 4.29 in | |
| Blade Length | 2.93 in | |
| Blade Thickness | 0.145 in | |
| Handle Thickness | 0.45 in | |
| Blade Material | CPM-S110V | |
| Blade Type | Clip Point | |
| Blade Edge | Plain | |
| Blade Grind | Flat | |
| Blade Finish | Satin | |
| Handle Material | G-10 | |
| Handle Finish | Peel-ply Texture | |
| Handle Color | Dark Blue | |
| Clip Position | Right Hand, Left Hand | |
| Opener | Spyderco Round Hole | |
| Clip Position | Tip-up/down, Left/Right carry | |
| Included | Knife with pocket clip (Knife Only, no sheath) | |
| Sheath | None (Knife Only) | |
| Weight | 3.4 oz | |
| Origin | USA | |
| Blade Range | 2-2.99 |
