What is your all time Favorite PARA3?
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Catchadroppimgknife
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Re: What is your all time Favorite PARA3?
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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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.

The Fradon lock scales with 15v or Rex 45 would be one of my favorite.


The Fradon lock scales with 15v or Rex 45 would be one of my favorite.

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WOW!!! JUST WOW!!!
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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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Catchadroppimgknife
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Re: What is your all time Favorite PARA3?
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
Collector of Spyderco and different types of steel
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LOL!!! Nice!
Now I don't feel so bad about having all the SNK exclusives. At least they're various models haha
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I always enjoy seeing that Green dyed one .Catchadroppimgknife wrote: ↑Sun Feb 08, 2026 9:52 amI’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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You dyed it right ?
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Actinolite
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Re: What is your all time Favorite PARA3?
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.
Oldest: 1974 Buck 110.
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Newest: Roadie XL, M398
Knives owned: Too many, yet always finding another.
Added a ceramic mug, "The Edge is a Ghost". Great mug!
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Catchadroppimgknife
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Oh yes - I much prefer “peacock green” - especially with the black blade 
Wowbagger wrote: ↑Sun Feb 08, 2026 5:59 pmI always enjoy seeing that Green dyed one .Catchadroppimgknife wrote: ↑Sun Feb 08, 2026 9:52 amI’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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You dyed it right ?
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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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CruCarta
Then BBB15V G10
Then MagnaCut Salt Blackout
Then BBB15V G10
Then MagnaCut Salt Blackout
Brian
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Re: What is your all time Favorite PARA3?
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
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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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.
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