Which knife S110V

[gull wing]

I'm convinced now I can handle S110V steel so which one.
Not interested in a 3 1/2" blade.
I've zeroed in on the Para 3 and Native 5.
Native 5:
Nice looking shape, sleek. Not too wide when closed. Easy carry.

Para 3:
I just like the overall looks of this knife. Like the compression lock. Should be a bit more rugged.
:confused: That cyclops eye of a lanyard???? The clip has to be changed, too much clip.

[Spydersense]

Para 3 with an MXG clip is my recommendation.

Comp lock is king in my book. :D

[Chumango]

I have the N5 LW and Para 3 in S110v. Both are nice - the choice boils down to the attributes that are important to you. The N5 does carry smaller, and actually has a slightly longer usable handle, although the Para 3 fits my hand a tad better. The handle shape is pretty similar if you overlay and compare them. I carry the N5 more often. The edge length of the Para 3 is slightly longer. Small differences.

I think the N5 is more solid than the Para 3, especially the G10 version.

If you are talking about the G10 N5 it is heavier than the Para 3.

[Sharp Guy]

I'm a fan of both models and I don't think you can go wrong with either. The N5 LW is surprisingly strong for such a light weight knife but the Para 3 feels a little more solid when cutting thick cardboard etc. Honestly, I think the Native 5 G10 (with liners) would be closer to the Para 3 in terms of ruggedness.

I really like the compression lock when the everything's tuned correctly but it's hard to beat the refined back lock on the Native 5s.

[SG89]

no love for the ukpk s110v? lightweight, wire clip, thin blade stock. underrated knife IMO.
Para 3 s110v, if ukpk is a no.

[dreadpirate]

no love for the ukpk s110v? lightweight, wire clip, thin blade stock. underrated knife IMO.
Para 3 s110v, if ukpk is a no.

This ^

[Sharp Guy]

no love for the ukpk s110v? lightweight, wire clip, thin blade stock. underrated knife IMO.
Para 3 s110v, if ukpk is a no.

S110V UKPK is one best values Spyderco has. Definitely one to consider.

[gull wing]

Solid advice!
Thank you.
It may come down to lock preference. I sometimes have difficulties unlocking back locks if they are too stiff(surgery).

[Sharp Guy]

...I sometimes have difficulties unlocking back locks if they are too stiff(surgery).

I know what you mean but I don't think you'll have that problem with a Native 5. The lock bar is fairly wide and none of mine feel overly stiff.

[TomAiello]

Of those two, I picked the Native (in LW). I've tried to love the PM series, and I just can't. Different folks, as they say...

[gull wing]

Decided on the Para 3, but not picking it up right away.
Working on a "clip" solution:
The MXG clip (nice looking)looks to have a high rise and may interfere with hand comfort, as the stock clip does only at a different spot on the hand.
I can make my own titanium clip, (not deep carry), but that would require drilling and tapping at the new location.

Letting this take a rest.

[Doc Dan]

Native 5 forest green linerless G10 S90V. Very strong, similar to S110V, and lighter in weight than standard N5, same weight as the Para 3. All in all a rugged knife, I suspect. https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SP41GP ... -exclusive

[elena86]

Para3 is the better platform IMO. It has a longer cutting edge, it’s thinner behind the edge and has a more versatile lock to name just a few pluses.

[Surfingringo]

Para3 is the better platform IMO. It has a longer cutting edge, it’s thinner behind the edge and has a more versatile lock to name just a few pluses.

Though I disagree with Marius about the lock (I love a well executed backlock and the Native is the best in the business) I agree that the para3 is the better overall platform. One thing Marius didn't mention which is the biggest issue to me is that I can still get a full grip behind the choil on the para3 where the Native forces me to use the finger choil in order to get a full grip. If you don't typically use a knife in the "choked up" grip then you might favor the Para3.

[ZrowsN1s]

FWIW I have the mxg short clip on my para 3 and it is very comfortable in hand. Doesn't interfere with my grip. Harder to use the lanyard hole though, if you're into lanyards.

[twinboysdad]

Native 5 LW is my vote

[elena86]

Para3 is the better platform IMO. It has a longer cutting edge, it’s thinner behind the edge and has a more versatile lock to name just a few pluses.

Though I disagree with Marius about the lock (I love a well executed backlock and the Native is the best in the business) I agree that the para3 is the better overall platform. One thing Marius didn't mention which is the biggest issue to me is that I can still get a full grip behind the choil on the para3 where the Native forces me to use the finger choil in order to get a full grip. If you don't typically use a knife in the "choked up" grip then you might favor the Para3.

I didn't say the comp lock is the better lock but... "more versatile"...maybe I should have said "more fun to play with" :)

[Surfingringo]

Para3 is the better platform IMO. It has a longer cutting edge, it’s thinner behind the edge and has a more versatile lock to name just a few pluses.

Though I disagree with Marius about the lock (I love a well executed backlock and the Native is the best in the business) I agree that the para3 is the better overall platform. One thing Marius didn't mention which is the biggest issue to me is that I can still get a full grip behind the choil on the para3 where the Native forces me to use the finger choil in order to get a full grip. If you don't typically use a knife in the "choked up" grip then you might favor the Para3.

I didn't say the comp lock is the better lock but... "more versatile"...maybe I should have said "more fun to play with" :)

Haha. I agree "more fun to play with" is a more accurate description. :D

By the way, when I said that the Native backlock was the best in the business I simply meant that is is the best example of a backlock that I have ever owned.

[Native555]

My first post on this forum.
I own four para 3's and five native 5's, including S110V with G10 for both models and S110V with FRN for native. Honestly, I love them both and you definitely won't go wrong choosing either. If I have to choose one over the other, I would say go with native 5. Native 5 with S110V and G10 is flawless IMHO. It feels more solid and carries better than para 3. I do love the full-shaped stainless steel liners on native 5 and the fit & finish is second to none. BTW, the blade steel on native 5 is slightly better. Para 3 is more fun for sure, but who cares If a workhorse is flickable or not anyway. In most of the time it just sits in our pocket, right?
Hope it can help.

[Ric]

I prefer compression lock over backlock any day.
My only great backlock is the Dfly.

Never handled N5 but Para 3 is perfect!