Knifeworks Exclusive Para 3, CTS-204P/Forrest Green G10

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Re: Knifeworks Exclusive Para 3, CTS-204P/Forrest Green G10

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Here he is with his big bro! Love to have the option between the two. Some days the Millie just feels like too much, the lil fella is here to fill that role when I don't need the big guy.

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1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
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Re: Knifeworks Exclusive Para 3, CTS-204P/Forrest Green G10

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Love CTS-204P 🔥
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Re: Knifeworks Exclusive Para 3, CTS-204P/Forrest Green G10

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Love that green! I’m going to try to recreate it with the light gray scales on my cruwear millie.
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Re: Knifeworks Exclusive Para 3, CTS-204P/Forrest Green G10

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TkoK83Spy wrote:
Sat Apr 25, 2020 6:02 am
Here he is with his big bro! Love to have the option between the two. Some days the Millie just feels like too much, the lil fella is here to fill that role when I don't need the big guy.


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Very nice set! Not that I would want to, but I think I could live the rest of my days with just those two. Very cool
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Re: Knifeworks Exclusive Para 3, CTS-204P/Forrest Green G10

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They are very nice exclusives! Great all around steel and scale color. Hate that I passed on the PM2, that's really more my preference than a Para 3, but I'm not complaining! Still a great knife.
15 :bug-red 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut

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Re: Knifeworks Exclusive Para 3, CTS-204P/Forrest Green G10

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TkoK83Spy wrote:
Sat Apr 25, 2020 12:26 pm
They are very nice exclusives! Great all around steel and scale color. Hate that I passed on the PM2, that's really more my preference than a Para 3, but I'm not complaining! Still a great knife.
Rick,

Having just read your recent reviews on your REX 45 and 4V knives, I'm curious where and when does 204P fall into your carry / use rotation?

Is it simply when you require a stain resistant knife because of environmental factors, or something else?

Thanks in advance.
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Re: Knifeworks Exclusive Para 3, CTS-204P/Forrest Green G10

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I think I'll be carrying the Military or Para 3 next week actually. I had the Military on me a couple weeks ago, but I was working our stockroom most of the week so I didn't get the usual usage and felt I couldn't give it a fair review.

In the summer months I'm not yet sure how I'm going to carry. I've definitely found myself gravitating towards tool steels the past year or so, but I have no problem with the many nice stainless steels available either!
15 :bug-red 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut

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Re: Knifeworks Exclusive Para 3, CTS-204P/Forrest Green G10

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I remember someone posting a comment about missing the exclusive note on one of the recent exclusives. I just received my second siren from knifeworks and it had their para3 exclusive note. If someone didn’t receive theirs I can mail it.
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Re: Knifeworks Exclusive Para 3, CTS-204P/Forrest Green G10

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Looks like Knifeworks has a fresh batch shipping out next Friday, 3/18/22. "Add to Cart" is working now!

https://knifeworks.com/spyderco-para-3- ... 10-handle/

I have way too many Para 3s already, but this is definitely an appealing variation!
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DSH007 wrote:
Thu Mar 10, 2022 1:34 pm
Looks like Knifeworks has a fresh batch shipping out next Friday, 3/18/22. "Add to Cart" is working now!

https://knifeworks.com/spyderco-para-3- ... 10-handle/

I have way too many Para 3s already, but this is definitely an appealing variation!
Great opportunity for people that missed out a couple years ago! I did just sell mine last week, but after having around 5-7 Para 3's over the years, this one is one of the best!
15 :bug-red 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut

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Re: Knifeworks Exclusive Para 3, CTS-204P/Forrest Green G10

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Extremely tempting, don’t have steel or a Para 3 . MG2
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Re: Knifeworks Exclusive Para 3, CTS-204P/Forrest Green G10

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Dang that is tempting....... I've been wanting another Para3, I only have 1 and I seem to like its size more than the Para2. I don't want a LW or a generic standard one, so maybe if it still there tomorrow.
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Tempting, but I’m in more of a liquidate mood right now. Daddy needs a new canoe!
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Re: Knifeworks Exclusive Para 3, CTS-204P/Forrest Green G10

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I sure would love an occasion to test that steel on a known platform.
But my 4 new Spydies do tell me they I should just enjoy them while fuel is cheaper than them!
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Re: Knifeworks Exclusive Para 3, CTS-204P/Forrest Green G10

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Well, this color is irresistable to me, and I have nothing with this steel. I already have and love the KC smooth g10 cruwear knife, and don't really feel the need for another para 3* per se, but I don't know what to do here. I feel like I'm going to want to buy every single knife in this color they release. If they put a GB2 out in this I'd be finished.
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Re: Knifeworks Exclusive Para 3, CTS-204P/Forrest Green G10

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I mentioned this in the “Delivered and Upcoming” thread but for anyone who is interested, I called Knifeworks today and was told this is a run of 800 pieces. They had already sold 300 of them today, when I called around 4:00 their time.
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Re: Knifeworks Exclusive Para 3, CTS-204P/Forrest Green G10

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Nuh Nups wrote:
Thu Mar 10, 2022 7:37 pm
I mentioned this in the “Delivered and Upcoming” thread but for anyone who is interested, I called Knifeworks today and was told this is a run of 800 pieces. They had already sold 300 of them today, when I called around 4:00 their time.
You are just teasing me with this information because the scales are GREEN ! MG2
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Re: Knifeworks Exclusive Para 3, CTS-204P/Forrest Green G10

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I was unable to resist the temptation on this one. Got an order in the queue.
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Re: Knifeworks Exclusive Para 3, CTS-204P/Forrest Green G10

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I think I have enough Para3s for now, but man that is a great version. Wish they’d run a lightweight in this color/steel combo.
I'm happiest with Micarta and Tool Steel.

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Re: Knifeworks Exclusive Para 3, CTS-204P/Forrest Green G10

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I wish they'd run a Native 5 with this combo.

Edited to add: I was wondering if the Forest Green on this exclusive is the same color as the one used in the S45VN PM2/Para 3 sprint with diamond arc scales.
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