For many users, the best-selling Para 3 represents the perfect balance of compact size, light weight, legally permissible blade length, and full-service cutting performance. To raise the bar even further, this remarkable knife is now available with a blade crafted from Spyderco’s proprietary CPM SPY27 stainless steel. Starting with the time-tested alloy formula of VG-10 stainless steel, SPY27 increases the volumes of carbon, molybdenum, and vanadium and adds niobium and nitrogen. Crucible Industries’ state-of-theart particle metallurgy manufacturing process then ensures a uniform distribution of these alloys throughout the steel for an extremely homogenous microstructure and maximum performance. To clearly identify this knife as a member of Spyderco’s elite SPY27 family, its handle features peel-ply-textured G-10 scales in a distinctive cobalt blue color. Specifications Overall Length 7.2" (183mm) Closed Length 4.29" (109mm) Blade Thickness 0.145" (3.7mm) Tip Carry Position 4-position Blade Length 2.93" (74mm) Edge Length 2.62" (67mm) Handle G-10 Lock Type Compression Origin United States Steel CPM SPY27 Weight 3.4oz (96g) Clip Position Ambi Grind Full-Flat