The Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight White CTS BD1N Folding Knife (brand part no. C223PBBK) delivers the same full-service cutting performance that made the Para 3 a modern classic, built around a 2.92-inch full-flat-ground CTS BD1N blade in a compact, everyday-carry size. This white-handled Lightweight version trades the original G-10 scales for injection-molded FRN, cutting roughly 30 percent of the weight while keeping Spyderco’s high-traction Bi-Directional Texture pattern for a secure grip. Its streamlined Compression Lock and linerless, open-backed construction make it one of the easiest-carrying full-service folders in the Spyderco lineup, well suited to hunting camp or daily errands alike.

Key Specifications

• The blade measures 2.92 inches and is full-flat ground from CTS BD1N stainless steel.
• The handle is injection-molded FRN, cutting roughly 30 percent of the weight of the G-10 version.
• Handle scales feature Spyderco’s Bi-Directional Texture pattern for a secure, non-slip grip.
• The knife locks open with a streamlined Compression Lock mechanism.
• Construction is linerless and open-backed to minimize overall weight.
• A reversible deep-pocket wire clip supports left or right-side tip-up carry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is the Para 3 Lightweight’s blade made from? Full-flat-ground CTS BD1N stainless steel, chosen for hardness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance.

What lock mechanism does it use? A streamlined version of Spyderco’s Compression Lock.

Buy the Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight White CTS BD1N Folding Knife

Choose this Para 3 Lightweight for full-service cutting performance in one of Spyderco’s lightest builds, a strong match for the rest of our pocket knives. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping right to your door.