Para 3 . . . 25 in 24 Days

[inversion]

A month ago, I didn't own any Para 3s. I had a friend who really liked his, but I just never got around to buying one for myself.

I went to my first Blade Show this year, and was talking to one of the guys at the Spyderco booth about what would be a good entry point for collecting. He said Para 3 could be a good choice because it hasn't been around that long, and there a quite a few planned in the pipeline. (Later that weekend, I was watching a BladeHQ video and recognized the guest as the person I spoke to at the booth. Turns out it was Eric Glesser. I had no idea. :) )

A little later that day, I was by the REC booth and I figured I might as well start the collection, so I asked for one of every Para 3 model they had in stock. The sales guy smiled, and then said, "Wait, are you serious?" I was, and that was my first 7 Para 3s.

Anyway, on July 1, I finished collecting one of every Para 3 SKU (plus a few spares). I'm really looking forward to adding future variants to the collection!

[zhyla]

So... which is the best?

[tbdoc4kids]

Wow!!!!!!!

[inversion]

So... which is the best?

For EDC, the Blue G-10 M390 or Smooth G-10 CruWear. For aesthetics, REC or St. Nick's.

[Chris_P_Bacon]

Call the police! There's a madman around...

[The Meat man]

Call the police! There's a madman around...

Bold talk coming from a guy with your tagline... :p :D :D

Seriously though, OP, that is an impressive collection.

[soc_monki]

Wow... I love my para 3s (standard G10 S30v and lightweight) but man... Just wow!

I'm not one for collecting, per se. But that is an impressive collection!

[Sharp Guy]

and I thought the 6 Para 3s I have was excessive! :)

Nice job!

[Mushroom]

Well done! Thats a dream collection!

[bearrowland]

I agree percent!!!

[ZrowsN1s]

You don't play around do you? :D

Great pick for a knife to collect. I'd recommend the Shaman too (there's only 3 so far!) Well Technically 6.

[God'sMyJudge]

I think I saw your post on reddit awhile back. Glad you finished out the collection. Awesome stuff.

[Pancake]

First thing is addmit that you have a :spyder: problem

Just kidding, one **** of a collection.

[Baron Mind]

Wow

[knivesandbooks]

Wow what a timeline.

[ChrisinHove]

Criiiipes! Why the heck not... you only live once!

[Cowboyfromhell]

Man I thought I was nuts buying 15 spydercos in 8 weeks....wow buddy!

[archangel]

lol, you collect the opposite way to my strategy. :) and I don't even own a Para 3 yet. :eek:

Where did you buy the red M390 off? Can't have been a cheap snatch...

[JonLeBlanc]

Now that's a binge lol

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A month ago, I didn't own any Para 3s. I had a friend who really liked his, but I just never got around to buying one for myself.

I went to my first Blade Show this year, and was talking to one of the guys at the Spyderco booth about what would be a good entry point for collecting. He said Para 3 could be a good choice because it hasn't been around that long, and there a quite a few planned in the pipeline. (Later that weekend, I was watching a BladeHQ video and recognized the guest as the person I spoke to at the booth. Turns out it was Eric Glesser. I had no idea. :) )

A little later that day, I was by the REC booth and I figured I might as well start the collection, so I asked for one of every Para 3 model they had in stock. The sales guy smiled, and then said, "Wait, are you serious?" I was, and that was my first 7 Para 3s.

Anyway, on July 1, I finished collecting one of every Para 3 SKU (plus a few spares). I'm really looking forward to adding future variants to the collection!

Congratulations on your impressive Para 3 collection. I've got every sprint /exclusive except the Gray G10 Cruwear. Awesome knife to get the entire line !

James

CRUX has a new best friend! !!! :p