Knife Customizing - Spyderco Para 3

In this video a supporter of the Channel sent me their Para 3 for some custom work! Enjoy the video and don't forget to subscribe! Thank you!
Check out my website for Merch and Custom Goodies!
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Get the Spyderco Para 3 here!
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List of Mod parts in video with links:
Lynch NW Titanium Pocket Clip:
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Blue Jean Denim Scales:
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Blacked Out Hardware:
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Lanyard Tube Removal Tool:
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Here's links to some of the tools I used in this video!
Dremel:
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Sanding Drums:
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Drill bits:
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Ceramic Pellets:
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Ferric Chloride:
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Lansky Sharpening System:
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Carbide Square End Mill Bits:
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WIHA Bit Set:
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CRKT Hex Bit Driver:
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Drill press
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[@21RIP]

The defect is intentionally put their by spyderco. It signifies it’s a factory second which means it has some type of defect from the factory. Every year they have a factory second sale!

[@KnathansKnives]

Good to know! I learned something today, appreciate the info! I need to get on that sale, if it's possible online?🤔

[@roberte4605]

@@KnathansKnives they did online this year because of COVID but we haven’t heard yet if they are going to do the same next time.

[@KnathansKnives]

Is it up on their website when they announce it?

[@21RIP]

@@KnathansKnives yes. Usually on social media. But this last year was online and it was terrible. When things dropped their site crashed. Too much traffic. I got a para 2 for like 60 I think.

[@KnathansKnives]

@@21RIP I guess everybody wanted a piece! That's a sweet deal for a PM2! Thank you for letting me know, appreciate it! 😁

[@nickanderson6080]

That backspacer is super sick! Killer man.

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you! 🙏🙏🤜💥🤛

[@bobdoby1810]

One Of The Best Spyderco Knifes for EDC As Usual Made More Unique And Eye Catching!!! Making A Very Desired Spyderco More Desireable Win Win -As Always GO!!! Nathan !!!

[@KnathansKnives]

🙏🙏😁

[@alanrobisonPD1960]

Simply amazing with brother!! That is one of the best looking knives out there, treatable off male and model. This is Alan, GREETINGS from Riverside in Southern California.

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much! Greetings from Texas!

[@animademachina2747]

Great work as always, really appreciate watching you work thanks!

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you! I really appreciate your support! 🤜💥🤛🙏🙏

[@jonrost5574]

Great work. Very inspirational work. I look forward to learning more from you. Keep up the great work.

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you Jon!🙂🙏🙏

[@jeremyspaulding7735]

A beautiful build. I really like the way the blade turned out. The dark etch looks really nice with the scales and hardware. The backspacer is incredible. Another killer job. Keep up the great work 👍

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much! I'm happy with how the etch turned out!🙂 I'll keep them coming! 🤜💥🤛

[@gotemcoach_2294]

Wow what an awesome knife. Looks amazing. I definitely want a spyderco now.

[@KnathansKnives]

There awesome knives! 😁

[@scottvandermeulen9710]

Love the rounded spine. Looks killer!

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much! 🤜💥🤛

[@MikeStrafaci]

Awesome!! As usual! The same exact thing happened to my pm2 liners!!

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you! That's strange that the liners do that, for a second I thought one was titanium.🤔

[@EthanRuinsEDC]

THAT LOOKS SO BEAUTIFUL AND AWESOME WORK 💯💯

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you Ethan! 🍻🍻🤜💥🤛😎

[@stellasknifeobsession]

Super delicious customization!🤤🤤🤤

[@RedsoxNation07]

That backspacer is so dope! Loved watching how you did it!

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching!

[@dallas7390]

Thank you for sharing your creative skills, good work.

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you!

[@savanh-phaophanit]

That backspacer really pops, beautiful work as always man!

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you so much!🤜💥🤛🙏🙏

[@natek1993]

You have an incredible talent my friend. Keep up the great work brother.

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate it!😁

[@jj9936]

Great work! Rounded spine is so sick

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much! 🤜💥🤛

[@CJDubbs]

Great work. That backspacer is amazing.

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you!🤜💥🤛

[@markathey1510]

Wow!! Fantastic work.

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much!

[@dn2610]

The mod on the Para 3 looks great! I have 5 PM 2's but always go back to the Para 3 for the size and portability. Keep the excellent videos coming brother!

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you! I'm in the same boat😁

[@anthonym6078]

Dude, that etching on the blade came out looking really good. And it matches those RGT scales really well. 👍👍

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much! 🙂

[@cintage]

Looks gorgeous!!

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you!

[@TheCcmarine]

Everything looks great but boy that blade is on another level WOW 👍

[@KnathansKnives]

🙂🤜💥🤛

[@MasteringMayhem]

Yeah, that back spacer actually made me drool a bit and drew forth a tear of amazement from my eye. Beautiful work brother 😀

[@KnathansKnives]

Ha! Thank you brother! 🤜💥🤛

[@TopDog8762]

Amazing transformation.

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you!

[@jonathanjekic4987]

That´s a great looking knife! I love the rounded spine. The backspacer looks awesome too. Good job!

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much!

[@paapimontes2820]

@@KnathansKnives .... good job bro can you customize me knife lol!

[@1areasquad]

I think it’s awesome!!! Great job.

[@KnathansKnives]

🙏🙏😁

[@harrisquicksilver6595]

Mad skills bro. Very nice job!!!

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you!

[@stevegareau123]

Great job my friend 👍 👏

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much!

[@oneblood100]

Wow this is awesome!!!

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you! 🤜💥🤛

[@vinylwood]

The work and mods on that para 3 are absolutely amazing and made that knife look like a million bucks. Love the crowning of the blade, I think I will try that maybe on my Smock. Great job man. I should send u something to mod for me.

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you! I'd love some pics once you MOD your Smock🙂 We'll make it happen soon.

[@desertsmeagol7073]

I got the Pm2 Tanto a couple months back might try out ur compression lock life hack!! 🙌 great job

[@KnathansKnives]

Sounds good! 🤜💥🤛

[@jamesrbaker3684]

Very nice. I was going to ask you about making a copper backspacer for my Para 3. Good timing on finding this video

[@KnathansKnives]

😁

[@theknifeconnection9571]

Damn dude that backspace is beautiful. Fantastic job brother

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much!

[@garyalensr]

You my friend are a knife artist. You do incredible work. I just found your channel and subbed

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much! I truly appreciate you watching and supporting the channel!🙏🙏😁

[@jacquesliebenberg9045]

Absolutely love this

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much! 🙏🙏😁

[@raymondlee3318]

Outstanding!

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you! 🙏🙏

[@area51.52]

Wow, dude. Excellent work!

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much! 🙂

[@tomastusa1243]

Very well done. Amazing. 👍

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much! 😁

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Great job 👍

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you!

[@John..18]

Not a one of it's kind,, ha ha,, (just kidding) I've been "crowning" the spines of all my knives, (not just Spyderco's, for years,, 😊,,, I'm not a fan of the deep carry clips, but I do flatten clips a bit, in a vice, which I much prefer,, and acid wash the clips too,, great overall job... Just subbed on the strength of this video,, all the best from across the pond,,, John,, 😀

[@KnathansKnives]

Nice! I've been considering doing that to most of my folders, feels good in hand. Appreciate the support John!🤜💥🤛

[@artem7856]

Great job!

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you! 🤜💥🤛🙏🙏

[@Painterrap]

The steel used on the compression lock side of the blade is a slightly higher grade of steel!! The higher grade steel on the lock side allows Spyderco to heat treat the lock side to a much higher value. As a result the actual locking portion of the liner doesn’t wear as quickly when coming into contact with a premium and likely very hard blade tang!!

[@KnathansKnives]

Thats great to know, appreciate the info! 🤜🤛

[@JollyPeanut]

Great job love the Copper back spacer

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you! 🤜💥🤛

[@kyleprice2808]

Beautiful knife

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you!

[@nathanstewart7766]

Damn nice work!

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much!

[@Hunac-Ceel]

recently found your channel, really enjoying your videos :)

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate the support! 🤜💥🤛

[@heres_the_sauce]

Bro that came out amazing! I need to send my para 3 to you

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much! 😁

[@zacharybarnes6731]

Great video awesome work I’m going to try and round the spine on my spyderco resilience s35vn when it comes in

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you! It's a nice little touch to add to a Para 3🙂

[@zacszuberski]

Great work man!

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much! 🙏🙏🤜💥🤛

[@imedina619]

Nice job!

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you!

[@YotaTUFF]

Amazing!

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you!

[@lamvni]

Nice work bro 😍

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you!

[@buliwyf3236]

The difference in the liners is the one with the lock bar is heat treated!

[@KnathansKnives]

That makes sense, thank you for the info!🤜💥🤛

[@MrJrg1017]

If you soak it longer will it match the other liner?

[@skillerwhale7638]

I just got my first Spyderco: Para 3 CruWear blade, smooth g-10 scales. I've been eyeing the Para 3 lightweight, Para 2, Yohimbo, Shaman and the new Smock with natural g-10 scales. So I've been on a huge Spyderco KZbin search and your finished mod is awesome for lack of a better word. I would love to have my own one of a kind someday! I can only imagine how cool that denim micarta looks after it patinas?

[@KnathansKnives]

Nice! I love the Para 3! The lightweight isn't bad either and the Smock looks great(I have yet to handle it). Appreciate you watching as well!🤜💥🤛

[@allanmccullough8550]

I have this same knife with the same ding in the same spot and also got a pretty good discount.

[@KnathansKnives]

Nice! 🤜💥🤛

[@stephenmacdady]

Nice work mate!

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you!😁🤜💥🤛

[@genoedcknifecollecter1538]

Nice work

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you!

[@tj-kv6vr]

Impressive!

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you!

[@SnaggleToothTactical]

Nice job.

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much!

[@domgreco7]

Beautiful. 👍

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you! 🙏🙏😁

[@dayontapout]

Dude that is SEXY! Great job man!!! Now I want one lol

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much!

[@spartaedc2177]

Nice work brotha!

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much!🤜💥🤛

[@josecanedo007]

Wow, subscribed!

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you! I truly appreciate the support! 🤜💥🤛

[@stellasknifeobsession]

I have to tell you, your camera work is superb as well. The photos on Instagram are gorgeous!

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much! I enjoy photography as well, trying to get better!😁

[@stellasknifeobsession]

@@KnathansKnives same here!

[@KnathansKnives]

@@stellasknifeobsession Do you have an Instagram for your photos?

[@stellasknifeobsession]

I only have one Instagram and I usually post everything on that. I'm really lazy when it comes to posting things on social media lol. Like today I just posted a couple shorts with 2 knives I bought long ago. I have short videos on KZbin if you wanna check out my knives. I'm gonna start posting more on Instagram but I think there are a few photos already on it if you wanna check them out.

[@cmike1974]

Well done!

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you! 🤜💥🤛

[@cmike1974]

@@KnathansKnives could you do a back spacer for my wife's para 3?

[@KnathansKnives]

I most certainly can!😁 Message me on Instagram(Knathansknives) or email([e-mail]) and we can go from there!😎

[@4rch3er19]

Old post, but the reason why only the lockbar side liner etched somewhat similar to the blade (different surface finish may account for the variation in color/intensity), is because sometimes manufacturers use the same steel as the blade. This may be solely on the lockbar side, or both sides, to prevent lock-stick from dissimilar metals interacting. My QSP gannet actually has 154cm liners on both sides, which suprised the shit out of me until I researched why. At first I was wondering why the liners were magnetic like the blade. (154cm is one of the stainless variants that are magnetic). EDIT: realized this knife technically doesn't have a traditional lockbar, but the theory is still the same.

[@KnathansKnives]

That's really interesting, I didn't know that. Appreciate the info🤜💥🤛

[@knifenoob5411]

150$ knife to way, way more but to each their own. Looks not my fav either but the work and extras put into it, WOW! Great job! That backspacer, intense labor . Olamic has cool backspacers if looking for different designs.thx for vid.

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much! I'll check them out!😁

[@javzee2315]

She’s a beauty

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you!

[@chandlerking88]

Always wanted to try and crown the spine of a few blades. That looks awesome!

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you! I'm considering giving my Para 3 lightweight a harpoon shaped blade 🤔

[@chandlerking88]

@@KnathansKnives I’d be down to see that! My Para 3 Lightweight came in 2 days ago and I’ve been getting used to it. Knife Joy still had an exclusive left in 20CV so I nabbed it.

[@KnathansKnives]

@@chandlerking88 Nice! Yeah, the Para 3 lightweight is a great blade!🙂

[@albertchavez6830]

Nice job

[@KnathansKnives]

Appreciate it!🤜💥🤛

[@Sway1177]

Fantastic build. I'd like to see an update on how the scales turned out

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you! I'll see if I can get in contact with the customer🙂

[@jaredappleseed7037]

Looks good, we just need Justin to get some micarta and titanium CMEs

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you! That would be awesome!

[@tonydavis5053]

Nice work, backspace is sick and have never seen a button on the compression lock before.

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much! 🤜💥🤛 The CME is a great idea, I hear it makes it easier to close for left handed users.🙂

[@handon11]

@@KnathansKnives yeah where can I get a button like that for the compression lock? Is it glued on or what?

[@KnathansKnives]

Yeah, it's glued in. Here's where you can get one🙂 www.ocd4edc.com/shop

[@handon11]

@@KnathansKnives thank you so much! Ordered 2

[@samuelrichardsonmcgravyber4559]

I must say... that backspace is absolutely gorgeous. The blade etch and stonewash look great as well, it all turned out great! I really need to get a either a Para 3 or a PM2, which would you say is better of the two Nathan?

[@samuelrichardsonmcgravyber4559]

Those denim scales look really nice as well. This has to be one of my favorite customs you’ve done man, well done!

[@KnathansKnives]

I'm a fan of the PM2 but it's just a tad too big for me. That's why the Para 3 is my favorite out of the Paramilitary line-up.😁 I guess it depends on your hand size but I'd highly recommend the Para 3!😁😎

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much!🙏🙏🤜💥🤛🍻🍻😁

[@gvoluto2816]

absolut perfekt 👍

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much! 🤜💥🤛

[@PirateLordMay]

Amazing work my friend!!! would love to send you the PM2 with the slenderman!

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you! 🤜💥🤛 Whenever you're ready! 😁

[@danielvargo4498]

I just ordered the new para 3 all black cpm cruwear from knife center cant wait to get it ima get micarta scales for it

[@KnathansKnives]

Awesome! Thata gonna look good with the blacked out touches! 💯

[@danielvargo4498]

@@KnathansKnives yes man how mux would it cost to send to u and customize

[@KnathansKnives]

Depends on what you’d like done to it🤔🙂 You can email me([e-mail]) and we can go from there. Appreciate it🙂

[@danielvargo4498]

@@KnathansKnives ok bro will do

[@GME_Patriot]

I started this video very skeptical, asking myself "what 'mods' is he really going to do?" After watching this, I'm a believer. What's more, I want one too! Awesome work!

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much! 🤜💥🤛

[@appalachiashellfighter2269]

Getting a manix 2, that I plan on transforming. Got brass scales and gray titanium lock coming in for it, gonna put a small leather lanyard with brass bead shaped like a pirate head on it. Almost want to do the look in the video after watching, but to stay unique will go with the original one plan

[@KnathansKnives]

Sounds awesome! If you can send me pics when it's finished that would be cool! 😁🤜💥🤛

[@appalachiashellfighter2269]

@Knathan's Knives soon as everything’s delivered and I conquer the taking apart of a manix I’d love to. Also found a Davy Jones bead for cheap so it’ll be way cooler then just some pirate design

[@Dmhlcmb]

For future reference: the ding above the spider hole is how spyderco marks their factory seconds.

[@KnathansKnives]

Appreciate it, thank you! 🤜🤛

[@benbenavides9792]

That mark on top of the Spydercos is used to identify a factory second knife

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you for the info🤜💥🤛

[@Cracktower1]

1:20 It's not a defect, that's how Spyderco marks their seconds inventory.

[@KnathansKnives]

Appreciate the info!🤜🤛

[@Headhighinc]

I’ve had that happen with some spyderco I’ve modded I am thinking different steel grades

[@KnathansKnives]

🤜💥🤛

[@xXBallistic82Xx]

The nick on the blade was put there from the factory because the knife is a factory second. It was out of spec for some reason.

[@KnathansKnives]

Appreciate the info🤜💥🤛

[@croatialives]

I've crowned four of my five para 3 and my delica endurance and a few others too

[@KnathansKnives]

Nice! It's a great MOD for a knife!

[@croatialives]

@@KnathansKnives it just makes the knife more refined in my opinion

[@KnathansKnives]

Definitely! 🙂

[@croatialives]

That is beautiful work it looks fantastic darker my maxamet has a dark finish with titanium bolsters and crowned spine definitely my favourite out of all my para 3s

[@KnathansKnives]

@@croatialives Thank you! I love a dark finish on a blade😁

[@prybarknives]

Looks great! If you could talk over the fast forward stuff, that would kill.

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you! I'll see what I can do!

[@mirkocesaroni1600]

Copper back spacer is a kick on the balls 😅

[@KnathansKnives]

I'm not sure if that's a good thing🤔😂

[@anthonydunnam9513]

Pocket clip screws from black kit fit no problem were they same as factory

[@KnathansKnives]

I believe so.🙂

[@TheBurnWolf]

Loos sick boss

[@KnathansKnives]

🙏🙏🤜💥🤛

[@Ward_918]

That mark on the blade shows that it is a Spyderco factory second

[@KnathansKnives]

Appreciate the info.🙂

[@Ward_918]

@@KnathansKnives Still a really nice knife. Spyderco has such high standards in their QC. I’m hoping to catch their next seconds sale.

[@darinevans7011]

Dope. You should go work for Olamic.

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you! A collaboration would be cool!🙂

[@edsaban572]

Wow!!! It is beautiful. But imo that backspacer looks like it doesn’t belong there, nevertheless great job and effort.

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you! 🤜💥🤛

[@jeremynedrow7003]

Great job I love the black blade . Have you ever acid etched maxamet? I was thinking about it.

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much! I haven't but I think it would etch well🤔🙂

[@ShawnL61189]

That look is not my cup of tea, but there’s no doubt you are skilled. Good video.

[@KnathansKnives]

Appreciate it brother! 🙏🙏🤜💥🤛

[@kerrykitterman9714]

Love it ! What happened with the lanyard hole ? K. K.

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you!🙂 What do you mean about the lanyard hole?

[@michaelsmith9308]

FRom the crowning to the dancing that customization looks to be about a charge of $900.00 without the price of the original knife:)

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much! 😁

[@-NightKnight-]

Man that looks clean. I just bought a para 3 and have been trying to figure out what exactly I want to do to it

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you! Nice! So many options with the Para 3!😁

[@-NightKnight-]

@@KnathansKnives that's what makes it difficult to decide lol

[@KnathansKnives]

@@-NightKnight- I hear ya! I guess it's a good thing too, having the option to change it when you want!😁

[@-NightKnight-]

@@KnathansKnives that's exactly why I wanted to get it, because there are so many options.

[@KnathansKnives]

The only Para 3 I want is the DLC coated blade with the Purple G10 scales, something about that color combo!🤤🤤

[@therealdrew]

What was the purpose of the nail polish? Knife came out so well mate, you should be super proud.

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you! I use the nail polish to cover metal on metal contact areas so that the tolerances don't get affected. Also to keep the surface areas smooth for bearings or washers🙂

[@spyderg6509]

Very nice mod ilike to mod mine I’m looking for a good place for trippy hardware and scales mainly for Spyderco a Paramilitary 2. para3 and Manix 2 reg g10 I cant find any sage 5 scales I found screw and different wire clips. Thanks for any advice. Great vid I subbed immediately on your skill 💯🔥🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@KnathansKnives]

Thank you very much! Appreciate the support! 🤜💥🤛 Not sure about the Sage scales 🤔