Spyderco Para 3 LW Drop

[Wartstein]

At "Lamnia" it's already sold out again, at least that's what their homepage is saying... ?! Probably that just means they never really had it actually and just don't know when it will be available

Hi,

they had it, but only for couple hours.

Patko

Really? That's crazy... luckily I am not interested in that particular model myself, otherwise I'd be quite upset...

[ol_lukey]

this popped up on @pm2og instagram

they were also talking about how it only has 1 washer

[Doeswhateveraspidercan]

this popped up on @pm2og instagram

they were also talking about how it only has 1 washer

Thank you for the picture of it taken apart, looks like Spyderco has covered all the mechanical interaction using metal so this one is now on the purchase list for me.

How are you liking the BD1N steel thus far?

[Cscottsss]

DLC M4 and blacked out hardware with safety orange frn!

I'm sure CS already has one in the works, unfortunately it won't be M4.

[FK]

No thank you,,, those pockets in the FRN appear to be magnets for accumulating debris.

Regards,
FK

[eRoc]

What are the two extra holes around the pivot on the blade for? Maybe it has something to do with that extra metal piece that goes around the pivot and stop pin. I guess that means we can't swap blades between the g10 and frn models...

[brainfriction]

What are the two extra holes around the pivot on the blade for? Maybe it has something to do with that extra metal piece that goes around the pivot and stop pin. I guess that means we can't swap blades between the g10 and frn models...

Iirc, they are there to tell the different blade steels apart and also to help secure the blade during machining. I suppose with several different models of Para 3 they don't want any s30v or s110v or bd1n, etc blades getting mixed up.

[abbazaba]

What are the two extra holes around the pivot on the blade for? Maybe it has something to do with that extra metal piece that goes around the pivot and stop pin. I guess that means we can't swap blades between the g10 and frn models...

I always assumed that any extra holes in blades are for tooling/mounting. I'd be shocked if the blades were any different than the G10 version, it just doesn't make sense economically for the maker.

[Doeswhateveraspidercan]

What are the two extra holes around the pivot on the blade for? Maybe it has something to do with that extra metal piece that goes around the pivot and stop pin. I guess that means we can't swap blades between the g10 and frn models...

I always assumed that any extra holes in blades are for tooling/mounting. I'd be shocked if the blades were any different than the G10 version, it just doesn't make sense economically for the maker.

I would agree but that logic has already been proven not to follow.

Case in point. The Spyderco Stretch2 blade in FRN with VG10 Steel is different in size and shape to the Stretch 2 with G10 slabs and ZDP-189 steel.

[eRoc]

What are the two extra holes around the pivot on the blade for? Maybe it has something to do with that extra metal piece that goes around the pivot and stop pin. I guess that means we can't swap blades between the g10 and frn models...

I always assumed that any extra holes in blades are for tooling/mounting. I'd be shocked if the blades were any different than the G10 version, it just doesn't make sense economically for the maker.

According to the Instagram conversation the blades aren't interchangeable.

[TkoK83Spy]

Wow...major bummer. Will certainly hurt sales a bit if true.

[rabbitanarchy14]

i liked it until i saw there is absolutely no liners. i need at least a sliver of metal as a small or thin liner. looks kool tho.

[Marulaghost]

i liked it until i saw there is absolutely no liners. i need at least a sliver of metal as a small or thin liner. looks kool tho.

That's why it's a LW
The native 5 lw and manix 2 lw also lack liners

[rabbitanarchy14]

i liked it until i saw there is absolutely no liners. i need at least a sliver of metal as a small or thin liner. looks kool tho.

That's why it's a LW
The native 5 lw and manix 2 lw also lack liners

yes and the native is not for me its a backlock, and the manix too big. i didnt say they have to i said for me i feel i need that solid feeling.

[youmakemehole]

this popped up on @pm2og instagram

they were also talking about how it only has 1 washer

The other side without the washer, is that a bearing I'm seeing? Hopefully removable.

[Tims]

this popped up on @pm2og instagram

they were also talking about how it only has 1 washer

The other side without the washer, is that a bearing I'm seeing? Hopefully removable.

No bearing, it’s a moulded frn ‘bush’. A similar setup can be seen on the Native 5 LW.

[Cscottsss]

Anxious to get one of these in hand! Even though it's going to be tough to kick the Bugout from my pocket.

[Extra330SC]

Live on Spyderco website
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/det ... ght/1201

James

[ugaarguy]

Live on Spyderco website
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/det ... ght/1201

James

And PE is already sold out. I hope they're able to get another run cranked out again soon.

[Extra330SC]

Live on Spyderco website
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/det ... ght/1201

James

And PE is already sold out. I hope they're able to get another run cranked out again soon.

Purchased a PE version about 15 minutes before I linked this thread. They roughly lasted another hour before just the SE was left on the site. With as popular as the Para 3 Lightweight is...I'm sure Spyderco will have many coming in weeks and months ahead!

James