Spyderco Para 3 Varieties, News & Modifications

[Crux]

i honestly kind of expected we'd see a para 3 lw salt in this last reveal. i'm pretty sure it's coming at some point.

Sure. I also used to care, but Spyderco shattered my hopes and dreams. Nothing but hipster knives.

dude... i tried to throw you a bone and commiserate with you a little, but seriously... the hyper-emo woe is me passive-aggressive whining about the para 3 routine is getting old. there are way more variants of the para 3 than some other knives that are popular among forum members (manix xl comes to mind). it gets exclusives and sprints all the time. it's one thing to suggest new variations and hope for more, but it's quite another to whine like this. it's just not productive and it's not going to get you whatever knife you're hoping for.

Please, don't make me laugh. Count the Delica models and then talk to me.

[Sharp Guy]

i honestly kind of expected we'd see a para 3 lw salt in this last reveal. i'm pretty sure it's coming at some point.

Sure. I also used to care, but Spyderco shattered my hopes and dreams. Nothing but hipster knives.

dude... i tried to throw you a bone and commiserate with you a little, but seriously... the hyper-emo woe is me passive-aggressive whining about the para 3 routine is getting old. there are way more variants of the para 3 than some other knives that are popular among forum members (manix xl comes to mind). it gets exclusives and sprints all the time. it's one thing to suggest new variations and hope for more, but it's quite another to whine like this. it's just not productive and it's not going to get you whatever knife you're hoping for.

Please, don't make me laugh. Count the Delica models and then talk to me.

Delica 4's been out a lot longer. And you do sound whiney. There's been what? 35 variations of the Para 3 in like 3 or 4 years? Instead of being grateful that your favorite model has so many variants you complain that there hasn't been another one released in the past 6 months. I like the Para 3 but after buying 5 or 6 G10 versions and a few LWs I don't carry if there wasn't another exclusive or sprint

[RamZar]

37 new Para3 models from December 2016 to November 2020 is a lot in such a short period. For diehard Para3 fans there’s an opportunity to collect the regular production models in S30V/G-10 now with the upcoming S45VN/G-10.

[Crux]

Sure. I also used to care, but Spyderco shattered my hopes and dreams. Nothing but hipster knives.

dude... i tried to throw you a bone and commiserate with you a little, but seriously... the hyper-emo woe is me passive-aggressive whining about the para 3 routine is getting old. there are way more variants of the para 3 than some other knives that are popular among forum members (manix xl comes to mind). it gets exclusives and sprints all the time. it's one thing to suggest new variations and hope for more, but it's quite another to whine like this. it's just not productive and it's not going to get you whatever knife you're hoping for.

Please, don't make me laugh. Count the Delica models and then talk to me.

Delica 4's been out a lot longer. And you do sound whiney. There's been what? 35 variations of the Para 3 in like 3 or 4 years? Instead of being grateful that your favorite model has so many variants you complain that there hasn't been another one released in the past 6 months. I like the Para 3 but after buying 5 or 6 G10 versions and a few LWs I don't carry if there wasn't another exclusive or sprint

I own 220+ Spydercos (all bought in the last 2 years), so I think I can ***** a little. Actually, from MY view, you are the whiney one. Put your money where your mouth is my friend. The number of my Spyderco purchases in the last 4 months is $0.00, so sure I'll just deep 6 this whole experience thanks to friends like you.

[TkoK83Spy]

**** dude, you are ultra fired up today. Maybe take a break for the night?

[nerdlock]

Ya didn't get the purple Cruwear Para 3 drop last November?

[RamZar]

The last new Para3 model was Para3 CPM-CRUWEAR Black DLC Blade Purple G-10 C223GPPRBK DLT Trading (USA) which went on sale on November 3, 2020 or less than 3 months ago.

[Crux]

The Para 3 is dead. Because Uncle Joe said no.

[RamZar]

Three Para3 released so far this year:

• Para3 Lightweight CPM-20CV Blue FRN C223PNBL KnifeJoy (USA) - MAR 2021
• Para3 CPM-20CV Black DLC Blade Neon Green G-10 C223GPNGRBK KnifeJoy (USA) - APR 2021
• Para3 Lightweight CPM-S90V Teal FRN C223PTBL MGE Wholesale (USA) - APR 2021

[Buddafucco]

And the 2021 CQI'd models with the s45vn have been trickling out.

[RamZar]

And the 2021 CQI'd models with the s45vn have been trickling out.

They’re not considered new models or even CQI models. Just a change from S30V to S45VN on Shaman, ParaMilitary2, Para3, etc.

For instance, Native5 went from S35VN to S30V a few years ago and the model#, etc. remained the same.

[Sharp Guy]

Was there ever a Para 3 Knife Center exclusive with smooth black G10 and Cruwear blade with DLC coating? A guy says he has one but I don't remember hearing of it and can't find reference to it anywhere. It's not listed in this thread and it's not on Spydiewiki (but they appear to be missing a couple)

[nerdlock]

Was there ever a Para 3 Knife Center exclusive with smooth black G10 and Cruwear blade with DLC coating? A guy says he has one but I don't remember hearing of it and can't find reference to it anywhere. It's not listed in this thread and it's not on Spydiewiki (but they appear to be missing a couple)

Yup:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=90339&hilit=Para+3+ ... nifecenter

[Sharp Guy]

Was there ever a Para 3 Knife Center exclusive with smooth black G10 and Cruwear blade with DLC coating? A guy says he has one but I don't remember hearing of it and can't find reference to it anywhere. It's not listed in this thread and it's not on Spydiewiki (but they appear to be missing a couple)

Yup:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=90339&hilit=Para+3+ ... nifecenter

Good find! It was only a few months ago and I totally forgot about it. I even posted in that thread. Too much going in the brain lately I guess

[Mrj]

The Para 3 is dead. Because Uncle Joe said no.

Never!

[Manixguy@1994]

I just have my fingers crossed that someday a Lefty Para3 will become a reality. So far just wishfully thinking . MG2

[RamZar]

Here are all 49 Para3 model numbers (the change in the regular production models from S30V to S45VN does not constitute a new model number):

1. Para3 CPM-S30V Black G-10 (USA) - DEC 2016
2. Para3 CPM-S30V ComboEdge Black G-10 (USA) - MAR 2017
3. Para3 CPM-S30V Digital Camo G-10 (USA) - MAY 2017
4. Para3 CPM-S30V SpyderEdge Black G-10 (USA) - JUN 2017
5. Para3 CPM-S30V Black Blade Black G-10 (USA) - JUN 2017
6. Para3 CPM-S110V Dark Blue G-10 (USA) - AUG 2017
7. Para3 CPM-S30V Black Blade Digital Camo G-10 (USA) - AUG 2017
8. Para3 CRU-WEAR Gray G-10 Sprint (USA) - AUG 2017
9. Para3 CPM-S90V Textured CF Sprint (USA) - FEB 2018
10. Para3 M390 Blue G-10 Bento Box Shop (USA) - FEB 2018
11. Para3 Maxamet Dark Gray G-10 (USA) - MAR 2018
12. Para3 CPM-M4 Natural G-10 BladeHQ (USA) - JUN 2018
13. Para3 CTS-204P Flat Dark Earth PVD Blade OD Green G-10 River's Edge (USA) - JUL 2018
14. Para3 CPM-M4 Black DLC Blade Natural G-10 BladeHQ (USA) - JUL 2018
15. Para3 CPM-Rex45 Burnt Orange G-10 Sprint (USA) - AUG 2018
16. Para3 52100 PlainEdge Peel Ply CF H.L. Dalis (USA) - AUG 2018
17. Para3 CPM-S35VN Earth Brown G-10 Moteng (USA) - SEP 2018
18. Para3 CPM-4V Black DLC Blade Red G-10 St. Nick's (USA) - SEP 2018
19. Para3 52100 ComboEdge Peel Ply CF H.L. Dalis (USA) - OCT 2018
20. Para3 CRU-WEAR Black G-10 KnifeCenter (USA) - OCT 2018
21. Para3 CTS-XHP Orange G-10 Cutlery Shoppe (USA) - NOV 2018
22. Para3 CTS-XHP Black DLC Blade Orange G-10 Cutlery Shoppe (USA) - NOV 2018
23. Para3 CPM-S35VN Black DLC Blade Earth Brown G-10 Moteng (USA) - APR 2019
24. Para3 CTS-BD1N PlainEdge LightWeight Black FRN (USA) - APR 2019
25. Para3 CTS-BD1N SpyderEdge LightWeight Black FRN (USA) - APR 2019
26. Para3 M390 Red G-10 DLT Trading (USA) - AUG 2019
27. Para3 Lightweight M390 Red FRN DLT Trading (USA) - OCT 2019
28. Para3 K390 Ranger Green G-10 Bento Box Shop (USA) - NOV 2019
29. Para3 Lightweight CTS-BD1N Black DLC Blade Black FRN (USA) - DEC 2019
30. Para3 Lightweight CTS-BD1N SpyderEdge Black DLC Blade Black FRN C223SBBK (USA) - FEB 2020
31. Para3 CPM-REX45 Orange & Olive Drab (OD) Green G-10 C223GPOROD Cutlery Shoppe (USA) - MAR 2020
32. Para3 Lightweight CPM-REX45 Burnt Orange FRN C223PBORE Sprint Run (USA) - MAR 2020
33. Para3 CPM-REX45 Orange & Blue G-10 C223GPORBL Cutlery Shoppe (USA) - MAR 2020
34. Para3 CTS-204P Forest Green G-10 C223GPGR KnifeWorks (USA) - APR 2020
35. Para3 Lightweight CPM-SPY27 Cobalt Blue FRN C223PCBL (USA) - JUN 2020
36. Para3 CPM-S45VN Forest Green G-10 (Diamond Arc Pattern) C223GPFGR Sprint Run (USA) - JUL 2020
37. Para3 CPM-CRU-WEAR Black DLC Blade Purple G-10 C223GPPRBK DLT Trading (USA) - NOV 2020
38. Para3 Lightweight CPM-20CV Blue FRN C223PNBL KnifeJoy (USA) - MAR 2021
39. Para3 CPM-20CV Black DLC Blade Neon Green G-10 C223GPNGRBK KnifeJoy (USA) - APR 2021
40. Para3 Lightweight CPM-S90V Teal FRN C223PTBL MGE Wholesale (USA) - APR 2021
41. Para3 Lightweight CPM-M4 Mint Green FRN C223GPGRM4 BladeHQ (USA) - JUN 2021
42. Para3 CPM-CRUWEAR Black DLC Blade Smooth Black G-10 C223GPCWBK KnifeCenter (USA) - AUG 2021
43. Para3 Lightweight CPM-REX45 Satin Blade White FRN C223PWH GP Knives (USA) - SEP 2021
44. Para3 Lightweight CPM-REX45 Black DLC Blade White FRN C223PWHBK GP Knives (USA) - NOV 2021
45. Para3 CPM-S45VN Satin Blade Pink G-10 C223GPPN KnifeJoy (USA) - DEC 2021
46. Para3 Lightweight CPM-4V Black DLC Blade Red FRN C223PRDBK St. Nick's Knives (USA) - Run of 1600 - FEB 2022
47. Para3 Lightweight CTS-XHP Orange FRN C223POR Cutlery Shoppe (USA) - Run of 1000 - MAR 2022
48. Para3 Lightweight CTS-XHP Black DLC Blade Orange FRN C223PORBK Cutlery Shoppe (USA) - JUL 2022
49. Para3 Elmax Marbled Carbon Fiber C223MCFLMXP Fradon Lock (USA) - Run of 600 - AUG 2022

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