The Para 3 Lightweight uses Spyderco's Compression Lock, built into the black-coated 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.

Yes. Spyderco donates a portion of the sales of its pink-handled knives, including this Para 3 Lightweight, to Living Beyond Breast Cancer, a nonprofit organization that provides information and support to people affected by breast cancer.

CTS-BD1N is an American stainless steel with added nitrogen, which helps it hold a keen edge while resisting corrosion. The black Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating gives the blade a non-reflective finish and adds a hard surface layer over the steel. A few passes on a ceramic rod or fine stone keep the edge in shape.

The C223PPNBK has a 2.92-inch clip point blade with 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. At 2.4 ounces, it carries easily in a pocket all day.

The C223PPNBK ships as a knife with its reversible deep-pocket wire clip installed. It is knife only, with no sheath or other accessories included. Packaging and included items are set by Spyderco and are subject to change.

This Para 3 Lightweight 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.