The Spyderco Para 3 in dark blue G-10 with a CPM S110V blade (brand part no. C223GPDBL) brings a premium, high-wear-resistance steel to Spyderco’s compact take on the Para Military 2. Made by Spyderco at its U.S. factory in Golden, Colorado, the 2.95-inch blade is machined from CPM S110V, a state-of-the-art particle-metallurgy steel enriched with high volumes of vanadium and niobium. Like every CPM S110V model, the textured G-10 handle carries a distinctive dark blue color.

Key Specifications

• The 2.95-inch blade is machined from CPM S110V stainless steel, prized for exceptional wear resistance and corrosion resistance.
• Spyderco’s Compression Lock secures the blade open with a strong, easy-to-release mechanism.
• An oversized Trademark Round Hole gives fast, reliable one-handed opening.
• The textured G-10 handle carries a distinctive dark blue color unique to CPM S110V models.
• The compact size makes this Para 3 easier to pocket than the full-size Para Military 2.
• The knife is manufactured at Spyderco’s U.S. factory in Golden, Colorado.
• An ambidextrous handle design makes carry and deployment equally easy from either hand.
• A PlainEdge profile gives a clean, continuous cutting line.
• Its full-flat grind keeps the cutting profile slim and low-friction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes CPM S110V special? It is a state-of-the-art powdered steel with high vanadium and niobium content, giving it exceptional wear resistance and corrosion resistance.

Why is the handle dark blue? Spyderco colors the G-10 scales dark blue on all of its CPM S110V models as a visual signature of the steel upgrade.

What lock secures the blade? Spyderco’s Compression Lock, known for strength and easy, ambidextrous release.

Buy the Spyderco Para 3 Dark Blue G-10 CPM S110V

A premium-steel, compact version of Spyderco’s benchmark folding knife. Order it from our Spyderco lineup of pocket knives and our Lubbock, Texas team will get it shipped quickly.