What is your all time Favorite PARA3?

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Re: What is your all time Favorite PARA3?

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I’ve enjoyed the Para3 for a long time and have let several really nice ones (52100) slip through my fingers. I’ve tried the Sage and Native, but I keep coming back to the Para3.

Currently here are three of my favorites- the Maxamet Hot rod is the one most often in the pocket. Para3s are to me one of the best edcs. Small but big enough. Fits my medium/large hand very well.




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Not all but most.
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The Fradon lock scales with 15v or Rex 45 would be one of my favorite.

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Mrj wrote:
Sun Feb 08, 2026 10:59 am
Not all but most.
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The Fradon lock scales with 15v or Rex 45 would be one of my favorite.

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Seeing something like this makes mee feel not so very bad about how many I have! Hats off to ya Mr.J
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Now that’s serious …….🤩

Mrj wrote:
Sun Feb 08, 2026 10:59 am
Not all but most.
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The Fradon lock scales with 15v or Rex 45 would be one of my favorite.

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Mrj wrote:
Sun Feb 08, 2026 10:59 am
Not all but most.
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The Fradon lock scales with 15v or Rex 45 would be one of my favorite.

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That collection is epic. Probably the largest collection of variations of a single model I've ever seen.

I myself only own two Para 3's. One is the most basic satin-finished in S30V, and the other a DLC in S45VN. I like the Para 3 in G10; I personally have no interest in the FRN version.

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It' a toss up between these two
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Mrj wrote:
Sun Feb 08, 2026 10:59 am
Not all but most.
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The Fradon lock scales with 15v or Rex 45 would be one of my favorite.

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Catchadroppimgknife wrote:
Sun Feb 08, 2026 9:52 am
I’ve enjoyed the Para3 for a long time and have let several really nice ones (52100) slip through my fingers. I’ve tried the Sage and Native, but I keep coming back to the Para3.

Currently here are three of my favorites- the Maxamet Hot rod is the one most often in the pocket. Para3s are to me one of the best edcs. Small but big enough. Fits my medium/large hand very well.




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toml4185 wrote:
Sat Feb 07, 2026 7:36 pm
For me it's the crucarta which is hands down the best fit and finish of my whole collection.
I almost agree. In my case, my Crucarta Para 3 is tied for the second best fit and finish of my Spydie collection. My Crucarta Para 3 is excellent, matched in fit and finish by my Sage 1 Maxamet, and they are bettered only by my Kapara S90V, burlap micarta.
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Oh yes - I much prefer “peacock green” - especially with the black blade ✌️

Wowbagger wrote:
Sun Feb 08, 2026 5:59 pm
Catchadroppimgknife wrote:
Sun Feb 08, 2026 9:52 am
I’ve enjoyed the Para3 for a long time and have let several really nice ones (52100) slip through my fingers. I’ve tried the Sage and Native, but I keep coming back to the Para3.

Currently here are three of my favorites- the Maxamet Hot rod is the one most often in the pocket. Para3s are to me one of the best edcs. Small but big enough. Fits my medium/large hand very well.




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I always enjoy seeing that Green dyed one . :smiling-heart-eyes
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The 52100 cf. the action really broke in well on my particular example and the patina combined with the cf scales really make it a classy knife IMO.
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Mrj wrote:
Sun Feb 08, 2026 10:59 am
Not all but most.
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The Fradon lock scales with 15v or Rex 45 would be one of my favorite.

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CruCarta

Then BBB15V G10

Then MagnaCut Salt Blackout
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CDEP wrote:
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CruCarta

Then BBB15V G10

Then MagnaCut Salt Blackout
Thats the trifecta right there. I have the 15V, but if I wanted 2 more, this would be them.
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1. G10 K390
2. Knife Joker LW dark green scales, DLC Cruwear, I'd pick up a spare but...
3. Maxamet G10 is surprisingly good
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Lw teal m4 .i like the patina on the blade and the steel is easy to work with. It’s Just light and carries easy.
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blueblur wrote:
Sun Feb 08, 2026 7:34 pm
The 52100 cf. the action really broke in well on my particular example and the patina combined with the cf scales really make it a classy knife IMO.
Agreed! I am lucky enough to have both. They are truly nice examples!
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My personal favorite (and my most carried knife, by far) is the S35VN DLC with earth brown G10. The fit and finish is immaculate on this one. It is just a joy to carry and use.

I've had many others pass thru my collection, but this is the only permanent Para 3.

S30V; ZDP-189; S35VN; VG-10; BD1N; H1; SuperBlue/SUS410; 8Cr13MoV; Micro-Melt PD#1; REX-45; 9Cr14MoV; Cruwear; BD1; K390; Magnacut; HAP40/SUS410; 20CV; 15V; M4; SPY27; LC200N; S90V; AUS-6
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Double tap
S30V; ZDP-189; S35VN; VG-10; BD1N; H1; SuperBlue/SUS410; 8Cr13MoV; Micro-Melt PD#1; REX-45; 9Cr14MoV; Cruwear; BD1; K390; Magnacut; HAP40/SUS410; 20CV; 15V; M4; SPY27; LC200N; S90V; AUS-6
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