Product Description
The Para 3 C223GPCBL pairs Spyderco's best-selling compact Para 3 with a CPM SPY27 blade and peel-ply-textured cobalt blue G-10. It balances compact size, light weight, and full-service cutting performance in one pocket folder.
CPM SPY27 is Spyderco's proprietary stainless steel. Spyderco describes it as the time-tested VG-10 formula with more carbon, molybdenum, and vanadium, plus added niobium and nitrogen, made with Crucible Industries' particle metallurgy process for a very uniform microstructure. In daily carry, that means an edge that keeps cutting through boxes, tape, and cord, handles sweat and humid weather well, and touches up without much fuss. The 0.145" blade has a full-flat grind and a satin finish for clean slicing.
- Blade: 2.93" CPM SPY27 clip point with a 2.62" PlainEdge, full-flat grind, satin finish, 0.145" thick.
- Handle: Cobalt blue peel-ply-textured G-10 scales over skeletonized stainless steel liners; 4.29" closed, 3.4 oz.
- Deployment + Lock: Spyderco 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: EDC carriers who want a compact folder that still handles full-size cutting tasks; Para 3 fans who want an upgraded steel; and Spyderco collectors building a CPM SPY27 lineup.
The Spyderco Para 3 in CPM SPY27 with cobalt blue G-10 (C223GPCBL) 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 (C223GPCBL).
What lock does the Spyderco Para 3 C223GPCBL use?＋
The Para 3 uses Spyderco's Compression Lock, built into the 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.
What is CPM SPY27 steel?＋
CPM SPY27 is Spyderco's proprietary stainless steel. Spyderco describes it as the VG-10 formula with more carbon, molybdenum, and vanadium, plus added niobium and nitrogen, made with Crucible Industries' particle metallurgy process for a very uniform microstructure. It holds a working edge well, resists corrosion, and sharpens without much fuss. Cobalt blue handles mark it as part of Spyderco's CPM SPY27 family.
What is the Para 3 blade good for?＋
The C223GPCBL 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. Spyderco designed the Para 3 to deliver full-service cutting performance in a compact, light package.
How does the Para 3 clip carry?＋
The C223GPCBL has a four-position pocket clip that you can set for tip-up or tip-down carry on either the right or left side. Combined with the ambidextrous Round Hole and Compression Lock, it works equally well for right- and left-handed users.
What comes with the Para 3 C223GPCBL?＋
The C223GPCBL 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 C223GPCBL 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 SPY27 · COBALT BLUE G-10 · MADE IN USA
Spyderco's Best-Selling Para 3 in CPM SPY27
A 3.4 oz compact folder with a 2.93-inch CPM SPY27 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 # | C223GPCBL | |
| Overall Length (in) | 7.18 | |
| Closed Length (In) | 4.29 | |
| Blade Length (in) | 2.92 | |
| Blade Thickness (in) | 0.145 | |
| Blade Material | CPM SPY27 | |
| Blade Style | Clip Point | |
| Blade Edge | Plain | |
| Blade Grind | Flat | |
| Blade Finish | Satin | |
| Handle Material | G-10 | |
| Handle Finish | Peel-ply Texture | |
| Handle Color | Cobalt Blue | |
| Lock Type | Compression Lock | |
| Clip Position | Tip-up/down, Left/Right carry | |
| Weight (oz) | 3.5 | |
| Origin | USA | |
| Blade Range | 2-2.99 |
