How to spot a Clone/Fake Spyderco Paramilitary 3 / Para 3 - Full Comparison (G-10 & Lightweight)

Video to show you all the differences between Real and Fake PM3.
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The Para 3 is a more compact version of Spyderco's immensely popular Paramilitary 2. It features the same high-strength Compression Lock, textured G-10 scales, and a scaled-down, full-flat ground CPM-S45VN blade. This is another solid design from Spyderco that's sure to please those who love the PM2, but prefer shorter blades or live in areas with blade-length restrictions.

[@StratBurst92]

Just do what I do. Buy from an authorized Spyderco dealer. Excellent information.

[@HowToWithLech]

Yeah. Problem is many don’t to save a buck 😔

[@brendans5179]

Just received a used but new condition Para 3 S45VN Black in the mail. I will sleep well tonight. Thanks.

[@HowToWithLech]

Ha. Nice 👊

[@dn2610]

Excellent comparison, we need more videos like these! Thanks for sharing brother! 👍

[@HowToWithLech]

👊

[@DapperDove]

Heads up they now make them with the sticker

[@HowToWithLech]

👍

[@HowToWithLech]

Full action comparison here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5enq3h8gN2Djrc

[@jameswhoever3730]

Just so u know, Spyderco uses several of different steps for the same knife. Para 2/3 have many different.

[@KingKsEDC]

Where did you get these? I've never seen clones in these colors.

[@HowToWithLech]

AliExpress

[@newhuskytwenty]

@@HowToWithLech OK Knives too

[@jed1nat]

You didn't actually compare the action at all, lol.

[@HowToWithLech]

Yeah. Did a more detailed vid. Will post soon

[@HowToWithLech]

Here it is 👊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5enq3h8gN2Djrc

[@Troy_Sent_A_Message]

Do you think open up a clone and oil it up, to see how it preforms would make a difference?

[@HowToWithLech]

They are oiled fine. And knife is solid. But won’t be exact like original. Why it’s a clone 👍

[@pcxdrone]

Clones are D2 steel and are junk quality. A clone in 2 years will be rusted out liners, rusted hardware and wobbly blade. Buy original. If you can't afford a real Spyderco then look into budget knives.

[@lctactical8506]

That’s a para 3 lw = lightweight right ?

[@HowToWithLech]

The blue and green ones yeah

[@IvanZehirov]

Is there some significant difference between original and the fake in terms of performence, feeling etc...Geometry of the blade is the most important thing so IF you get simmilar thing with little money its a big win I think

[@HowToWithLech]

No not really. Blade will hold an edge longer on the real. As the clones are usually D2 steel. Which is still great.

[@tisoihardcore2756]

Is the micarta clone too?

[@HowToWithLech]

Yeah

[@tisoihardcore2756]

@@HowToWithLech have you tried fitting the micarta scale with the the original para3? Thanks

[@jameswhoever3730]

Damn... Outside that shiny black blade, everything else looks better on the fake.

[@hissingman]

Очень слабое сравнение. Оператор слишком быстро меняет ракурс. На оригинале паук очень чёткий и симметричный. Это не показали. Не показали одно главное отличие: начало заточки. У оригинала и фейка очень сильно отличается начало заточки. Вы про это ничего не сказали. Также на фейке обух кривой (волной) а на оригинале идеально прямой. И еще. Оригинал всегда га шайбах. Фейки на подшипнике.

[@Mike-ss4fr]

where do you get these clones if you don't mind me asking?

[@HowToWithLech]

Aliexpress is one spot