The Spyderco Para 3 CruCarta Micarta Folding Knife (brand part no. C223MPCW) brings the celebrated CruCarta treatment, brown canvas Micarta scales paired with CPM Cru-Wear blade steel, to the compact, best-selling Para 3 platform. The pairing first appeared as a Sprint Run Shaman and proved so popular that Spyderco made it a full-line offering across five USA-made models, starting with the Para Military 2. The knife keeps the Para 3’s signature Compression Lock mechanism and skeletonized full stainless steel liners for structural strength. The Micarta scales are sanded smooth but left unpolished, so they naturally patina with age and handling to develop their own character. It suits hunters and shooters who want the Para 3’s compact size with a traditional handle material.

Key Specifications

• Blade steel is CPM Cru-Wear, prized for an outstanding balance of edge retention and toughness.
• Handle scales are brown canvas Micarta, sanded smooth to naturally patina with age.
• The handle uses skeletonized full stainless steel liners for structural strength.
• The knife locks open with Spyderco’s Compression Lock mechanism, standard on the Para 3 platform.
• The blade is full-flat ground with a PlainEdge for controlled cuts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CruCarta treatment? A pairing of brown canvas Micarta scales with CPM Cru-Wear blade steel, first introduced on a Sprint Run Shaman and later expanded to a full line of models.

What lock mechanism does the Para 3 use? Spyderco’s Compression Lock mechanism.

Buy the Spyderco Para 3 CruCarta Micarta Folding Knife

Pick up this Para 3 for compact size with a traditional Micarta look, a great addition to our pocket knives lineup. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping right to your door.