Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight Review

[@microtechthumb6670]

I like how he actually cut food and other stuff and not only have it on a blank surface talking about the specs, much respect 👌

[@Gunbei2]

Your musical choices are always hilariously perfect.

[@BrianBarry34]

Love the Final Fantasy music in the back ground.

[@voidpunkprincess]

FF IX or not?

[@Surago]

I give this review a 4 out of 5. Sorry, not enough toes.

[@pandaofspadez09]

thank you for the detailed review. never thought id see someone actually USE THEIR KNIFE.

[@dropdbass]

Hey Pete, I would really like to see a video with your thoughts on ergonomics. With all the cutting you do I'm sure you have some opinions about what makes a good handle. Keep up the great work!

[@MaFiaMediaHD]

All the tests I’ve done and seen, the BD1N is very close to S30V in edge retention. And actually better corrosion resistance for sure. But the real reason I actually love the BD1N MORE than the S30V is that it is probably the easiest steel to resharpen I’ve ever used. And stropping works wonders on it as well. I was skeptical but BD1N has completely won me over.

[@mountaindont34ify]

Absolutely! I feel the same way. The first reprofile sharpening took a little while not like s30v but everyone after has been quick

[@patrickg8744]

BD1N is by far my favorite midrange steel for those exact reasons

[@trlarosa]

Thank you for this very helpful review. It helped me decide between these three great contenders. I tried the Delica first but ultimately stuck with the Para 3 lightweight. Kind regards from Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

[@DullPoints]

A truly excellent review offering no easy answers and no superlatives either! Very balanced and presented in such a way that you have everything you need to make an informed decision.

[@MrTuffCookies]

I can't help but be EXTRAORDINARILY intrigued at the circumstances surrounding the "freakish 4-toe foot" comment as I am blessed with the same situation. Any chance we'll get the story? Will trade. Lol.

[@matkhairi6206]

still stropping my LW without any severe sharpening. its still goes as a factory edge untill now. love bd1n...just falling behind my s35vn folder

[@alxs2666]

You baited me and now you have to show your 4-toe feet and possibly review them

[@william1973ist]

Great review, I think your on point with the adjustments they made for that size blade for EDC. I think the Sage in C.F. and that blade would do battle for day to day, always on person choice. Someone said the Sage is coming out in a version similar...i still think that wins, we shall see. Great stuff again, thank you!

[@mickkeim4142]

I’m happy that you included some personnel photos of a few of the other reviewers, but certainly a good and detailed review of this new to the market Spyderco...thanks for dedication in informing the public about the good and bad of EDC and other every day weapons...

[@d4mdcykey]

Not really a Spyderco-guy, but I still found your comparisons and details very informative. Have a great weekend, Pete!

[@MethodOverRide]

Ordered mine today from BladeHQ. Appreciate your reviews and testing. 👍🏼

[@pericodelospalotes5738]

I was skeptical about BD 1N but if its edge retention is somewhat higher than VG10 and just a bit less than S30V then I find it a very interesting option for EDC. I thought I would not choose anything below SPY27 but it turns out that it is also slightly below the S30V edge retention and you have to pay more for it.

[@mjc7778]

Great review. It is my new favorite light weight under 3 inch carry.

[@thechugdude]

I cut my cheese with a Gransfurs Bruk Forrest axe.

[@jivadaya6439]

I can cut the cheese without any blade at all :o

[@jedset1291]

got mine last week and bloody love it!

[@jacobrousse111]

I snapped my original g10 para 3 tip and am replacing with the lightweight 👍

[@LarryKidkil]

So much for trusting your opinion. 4 toes!? No thank you.

[@RileySantiago]

Paramilitary 2 lightweight in LC200N 🤤

[@kendallmallon1763]

I think LC200N should be the new standard steel over S30V

[@markanthonystringfellow3923]

Great All~round Breakdown and Review Pete!!!

[@longlegcraig]

Its crazy the para 3 lw is now 124.60

[@MinisterOfTruth]

300 in chinada..

[@murrieta98]

Just got my para 3 LW. Action is a bit still on it. What do you use for lubrication to help relieve the tightness? Tks, nice review!

[@danokitemanotoo1791]

I have a hollow /saber ground Delica 4 that I really like & use a lot.

[@rakeyohn222]

I find the delica a little more ergonomic, as well.

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

A great video. I was almost set to buy the Para 3 LW, but now will stick with my Salt 2 H1. All things being considered the Salt 2 H1 is built on the older Delica frame, before liners were standard, so is very lightweight, rustproof with a non-carbon hardened steel, (hydrogen) and a hollow, saber grind. The semi-wharenclif blade shape is also less "tactical" looking and the bright yellow FRN handle is not only easy to find if dropped in the grass, but also less threatening when used in a public place. This knife is so light weight that I removed the clip and just carry it in my pants pocket. Thanks for this video and a "hello from Canada" ...the comedic "throw your Delica away" video was also useful in reminding me that the compulsion to buy the newest is not always the "bestest". You are one of the very few "knife reviewers" who does really tell it as it is.

[@josephkraynak5015]

Great review. I just got this knife. Think it’s gonna get a lot of pocket time.

[@IanPSmart]

This is the best video about this knife

[@DerekGustardMAGIC]

Hi Pete, is the Para 3 Lightweight UK Friendly, ie, compliant with UK laws re carrying knives in public places?

[@deathbyastonishment7930]

Hey mate, I know this was an old comment but the answer is no. As far as I understand it your pocket knife mustn’t lock in the UK. It needs to fold freely like a slipjoint or a friction folder

[@John..18]

I think your clip needs some serious tightening, None of mine move around like that, !! Atb,...

[@MFD00MTR33]

I know, I have 2 UKPK's and and urban and my wife clips are very solid. Barely any movement at the end.

[@ryanh6378]

I had to blue loctite and tighten my Para 3 LW clip from the factory. Not a big deal though since I have to go through that process when I disassemble & clean it anyway.

[@slick_slicers]

This knife is so like the UKPK and the standard PM3 is uncannily like the the G10 HH version which has S30v. The obvious difference is that the UKPKs are slip joints, of course, but good to see that we are being offered up-to date designs here in Blighty! OR, is it that age old designs are being run out as new, cutting-edge cutters?

[@jackamtg]

Haha can always count on Pete for being the memester of the knife community 😂

[@emak4558]

Why is this Para 3 so much more popular than the sage 5 compression? Ok, the dual liners make the sage a bit heavier, but also make it so much nicer.

[@Glocks.Scotch.and.Wristwatch]

Delica 4 all day long. Great video tho man. This helps making online purchases easier without physically seeing the knife products.

[@djadis187]

Any vids of your favorite knife from each major manufacturer that I may have missed?

[@jesseg.2416]

Great! I'm looking at getting both the para3 and the code4, I know which I'm using for my mounster! great vid

[@ryanh6378]

I own all 3, ZDP delica never gets carried but the Para 3 LW hasn't left my pocket in months. I kinda wish they would have gone with XHP on the P3LW, but honestly they feel pretty similar to me. Definitely won't be buying or recommending any more Delicas though. For the price they go for now, I think most people would be better served with this or the Chaparral LW. Thanks for the work that you put into these reviews! I definitely enjoy your commentary!

[@kao9379]

The Delica comes in Seki City K390. Until they make the LW in that steel it holds a place in my life. Love that steel

[@krustysurfer]

Great reviews thank you Pete

[@macro820]

A hollow grind that is the full width of the blade is the best it's like a reverse convex for friction

[@etienneportail5122]

Great review ! Thanks!

[@masalpert]

D E T A I L W O R K. Great video Pete!

[@darichard11]

I may now prefer hollow as well. I carried a Buck Vantage Pro for a while because it cut so well. Then tried a few other hollow grinds. Same experience. I own far more flat grinds but may be developing a preference for hollow.

[@michaelandrew8493]

I'm new to good knives. How much better is the regular para 3 steel to the lightweight. I like the lightweight better but I want a good steel.

[@CedricAda]

the lightweight steel is good, but the s45vn on a current para3 base model would be notably better

[@michaelandrew8493]

@@CedricAda so I'll probably just get a regular para 3 then. Thank you

[@MaFiaMediaHD]

I’ve always reaaally loved the delica but the price has just gotten far to expensive for what it is, in my opinion. For the price I they should probably offer a more premium blade steel. Honestly BD1N would be absolutely lovely on the delica in my opinion.

[@solomonkane408]

Nice montage song brought back memories

[@ozyrob1]

Thanks for your thoughts Pete. Like you I'm keen for the PM2 version and better still a PM2 salt version with bright yellow and LC200N.

[@jmbwashi]

Ozyrob2 that and Manix 2LW In that steel would be so awesome!!

[@richiej2640351]

Mine came with the blade off towards the clip and the bevel on compression lock side is pretty bad right at the tip. It happens to be so bad I had to do a return and the 2nd one I got was flawless but the centering is off just a tad but nothing I would bitch about

[@daeholm]

You gotta hand it to Spyderco. They are by far the most business savvy knife company. They can take a single knife pattern and sell it again and again by changing out steels, handle materials etc. And people eat it up! Really triggers the collector's impulse.

[@ozyrob1]

Yeah. They milk my money!

[@sprungjitsu8465]

Honestly i look at this knife and i notice right away, that the lanyard hole is on top, where your hand is. So if you put a lanyard in it it will most likely disturb the great grip this knife is is meant to offer. Same as on most bark river knives. I dont understand why they put it there and not to the bottom where it doesnt get in the way. I havent bought one and tried yet. But if i buy one its about 130 euros. And if this is an issue, then it wont be worth the money in my opinion

[@rickyl9540]

It's my first time here. Just bought this today! Are you in New Zealand as I am?

[@BenoJ3000]

He's an Aussie! How disrespectful

[@rickyl9540]

@@BenoJ3000 Well that's sad to hear🤠

[@BenGeldreich]

Great review! Curious what you think of the 940 versus the Para 3?

[@jayweast1306]

Not a Delica killer for me because of thicker blade stock. It's an intriguing knife and lots of people will love it but it's still a shorter PM2 which is a tactical or hard use knife. I'm looking forward to the Sage 5 LW to be a game changer in the 3'' range.

[@EagleJim62]

I agree. It won't be killing my delica.

[@mountaindont34ify]

What are your thoughts on the compression lock being weak PM the para 3 lw? I've heard people say it's not good for baring down since pressure is going into FRN on one side and steel on the other?

[@MrCrazyclown145]

I purchased the dlt exclusive. I pressed pretty hard while limbing a pesky mulberry tree. I put a lot of pressure in it and even made cuts with a bit of a prying motion. I could not feel the flex. It felt very confident in hand. After i felt blade play. After a couple flips i felt no blade play and none since.

[@johneykennick102]

I like mine, but might be meant for a smaller hand. Also be careful closing with sweaty hands, it wants to slip out. Nice video

[@ciderandthorazine]

it might be just my perception, but the Para3 Lightweight seemed to cut lemons a little better than the Batman Knife.

[@randallkelley3599]

Hmmm, I got the Native Maxemet lightweight, what an easy knife to use and carry. The Sage 5 and P3 in Max lightweight must be super duper. I am kinda afraid to sharpen the darn thing, without a couple hours to dedicate.

[@bradjohnson4787]

My favorite knife.

[@k3wp413]

Man made it only 10 seconds in and instant thumb up due to music choices. Greatest series.

[@MrDirtyRod]

Very nice review

[@ArikGST]

I have to agree with you on hollow grind. I think for a folding knife / light duty knife hollow grind is the best grind. Even in most fixed blades it`s probably ok. I`d rather have the cutting performance than the stability, cause most things we do with knives involve cutting.

[@tonycanniffe2360]

German Survivalist Me too. All mine are v slicey

[@fuhq5121]

Depends on what u do and where you spend your time. I need very tough and very sharp knives for my job. I may be cutting thick rubber with granite gravel and dust all over everything which is hard on edges. Edge stability starts to matter depending on what type of day I'm having.

[@fuhq5121]

Nice deejo. Hope the old guy gets years of joy out of it.

[@ArikGST]

@@fuhq5121 True, it of course depends on task. For what I do, Camp craft, edc tasks etc the hollow grind seems to be the best choice. And yes, the Dejoo will last a life time with my dad :D

[@sharpsvilleBill]

EXCELLENT EDC!

[@misterbaker9728]

Just signed on for patron keep it up

[@sharpsvilleBill]

Where is Pete? What have YOU done to him?

[@tazsworld9693]

Interesting thank you good sir I have yet to use or own a spyderco food for thought thanks dood

[@dombond6515]

Why did u delete the first upload?

[@astrazenica7783]

It was ghey

[@CedricAda]

dom bond a song i used for literally 4 seconds in the clip comparison section got me demonetized

[@MuirclanforJesus]

Nunya....

[@coldwynd]

That outro is from FFXIV right?

[@CedricAda]

ffxii 😊

[@dandildarious4849]

Didn't watch yet, but good that you didn't rush out review.

[@petergalione9704]

It’s time for the Delica 5

[@ocomegashadowstacking5886]

Wow really amazing knife!!! :D

[@rickeybullington68]

I like the g 10 better . But I would like to have the liteweight too.

[@joe_a_photo]

Do you think you will end up doing a cut test of this steel?

[@CedricAda]

i did, its a few vids back

[@joe_a_photo]

Cedric & Ada Gear and Outdoors thanks for responding and letting me know! I looked at your steel google sheets and I didn’t see it. Maybe I missed it! I appreciate all the work you do on your channel! So much great info

[@pinkbrisingr78]

Great vid!

[@rickeybullington68]

I sure do want to get me one . And I will later .

[@billyallen1752]

Come on man. How does it work getting knifes for the US, what is involved. I’m getting so annoyed with the Oz online sites. Your advice would be appreciated 🇦🇺👌

[@CedricAda]

I’ll do a video on it, but I generally go bladehq or knifecenter and just pay the shipping

[@sharpsvilleBill]

Where is Pete?

[@areee999]

Not even gonna TOUCH the PM2 before they release a light weight version of that one.

[@Elslemmo]

Uncle Randy's face just melted

[@nandayane]

FRN for the win. FRN all day long

[@idk-ll4lg]

So, is it worth saving $35 to get the LW instead of the G-10?

[@Dylan-pp5fg]

Nah

[@budthecyborg4575]

10:10 You'd better be feeding those strawberry tops to the chickens. It's painful watching people cut strawberries in half just to remove the green.

[@Dontslaythybroski]

PM2 XL would be amazing

[@Bolfiik]

U mean military ?

[@OOUGH]

Hold up, BHQ ships to Australia, but not Europe? What the H-E-double L

[@billyallen1752]

Christian Jacobsen WTF

[@clint6530]

Very good vidéo

[@sharpsvilleBill]

i HAVE ONE.LOVE IT!

[@cavalry1213]

Why does nobody compare this to the other super popular lightweight knife? The Benchmade Bugout!!

[@brokcen2748]

People have but i feel thay are different. Even tho thay are very similar

[@nicoreloux]

Why does everyone keeps saying "paramilitary 3" when the knife is actually called "para 3" by its manufacturer?

[@blackadder1966]

Sigh i think that's the same dog food i fed my dog so sad only 7 and a beautiful natured character. Found she had bone cancer 3 weeks ago and had to send her on her way last week. In pain and starting to struggle but happy.

[@CedricAda]

oh dude thats terrible to hear. yes, they can leave us at any time, gotta get all the pats in while we can.

[@daviesmith1311]

Para 2 lightweight!!!!!!!

[@benmacdhui]

Still doesn't beat the LW Chaparral. The latter is the true Delica killer

[@J.sh_CDN]

Awesome steel on that one, and hidden stop pins! Sort of like a triad lock, backlock with a stop pin

[@nicholsliwilson]

Show the foot! 😄

[@sharpsvilleBill]

Family ALWAYS dispute the deceased decisions. At least in the USA

[@astrazenica7783]

Too small man, love to see Para 2 lightweight

[@kevinAuman1]

You know that they only made 600 of those cruwear para3 knives and they were an exclusive for knife center, I have and love mine! But if you've got one better hang onto it as they're only ever going up in value as I've seen them fetch well over $300 US on eBay for a used one!

[@kevinAuman1]

I also have a lightweight para3 in rex45 so blade swap is not the only way to get better blade steels in this model...

[@oceanwaves83]

One washer? Lol, what a stupid corner to cut.

[@ArikGST]

It saved them a whopping 0,8 cents probably xD

[@randallkelley3599]

90v would have been great..

[@edsaban572]

There is a reason why it's cheaper than Para 3.

[@astrazenica7783]

Featherstick cucumber