Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight Signature Knife - PlainEdge

Spyderco, founded in 1976 by Sal and Gail Glesser, has steadily grown to become a leader in the cutlery industry. Initially, the company focused on selling their first product, the Tri-Angle Sharpmaker™, primarily at fairs and trade shows around the country. In 1978, the Glessers settled in Golden, Colorado.

Over the years, Spyderco's innovation has earned them an impressive portfolio of patents, trademarks, and industry awards. Their products are distributed worldwide, with manufacturing resources in the U.S., Japan, Taiwan, Italy, and China. More importantly, Spyderco has earned the trust and loyalty of countless knife users around the world, an audience they are extremely grateful for.

One of Spyderco's bestselling knives in their value-priced byrd line is the Meadowlark Lightweight. This second-generation model offers several design improvements over the original, including a full flat-ground blade and phosphor bronze pivot washers for precise blade operation. Jimping along the spine and choil creates a solid grip, and a four-position clip enables a variety of carrying positions.

Specifications for the Meadowlark Lightweight: - 6.9-inch open length - 3.9-inch closed length - 2.9-inch 8Cr13MoV steel blade - 2.4-inch cutting edge - 0.47-inch blade hole - 0.09-inch blade thickness - 3.75-ounce weight - Stainless steel handle

Spyderco's knives are backed by a limited manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. The company's dedication to researching and developing improved, better-performing materials with function and reliability has allowed them to introduce innovations such as one-hand opening, serrations on a folder, and a clip to attach a knife to a pocket.

Spyderco's unique cutlery line is the result of designing ergonomic, functional tools. The company rigorously tests their new products before release, examining edge retention, rust development, and the force needed to open and close a knife, among other technical details.

The Para 3, Spyderco's latest EDC (Everyday Carry) offering, distills the features of the best-in-class Para Military 2 into a more compact, carry-friendly package. Machined from premium CTS BD1N steel, the Para 3 offers superior balance, edge retention, and low-friction cutting performance. Its lightweight, open-backed construction and nested stainless steel liners reduce handle thickness and provide excellent support for the knife's Compression Lock. The Para 3 traces its history back to the introduction of the Para Military design in 2004, offering the same proven reliability and cutting performance in a more compact, easy-to-carry design.

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