About this item

• Premium USA‑Made EDC Knife - This Para 3 CruCarta edition features a full‑flat‑ground, satin‑finished CPM CRU‑WEAR blade, delivering exceptional edge retention and toughness through its advanced alloy composition.
• Compact & Featherlight Design - Built on the innovative Para 3, this knife delivers sleek simplicity and portability, making it an ideal companion for daily tasks in challenging environments.
• Secure, Ergonomic Handle - Smooth brown canvas Micarta scales, skeletonized stainless steel liners, providing a comfortable grip that naturally patinas with age to develop a distinctive, personalized character.
• Smooth One‑Hand Opening - The Para 3’s Compression Lock mechanism ensures reliable one‑hand blade operation, combining strength and convenience for quick, secure access in everyday cutting tasks.
• Reversible Deep‑Pocket Carry - A polished four‑position hourglass clip and generously sized lanyard hole allow customizable carry options, supporting left or right‑side, tip‑up or tip‑down configurations.

Spyderco’s incredibly popular “CruCarta” series of knives combines the classic look of brown canvas Micarta scales with CPM CRU-WEAR tool steel blades. A distinctive pairing of old-school, high-performance materials, it quickly became an instant classic. This remarkable version of the Para 3 showcases this theme in impressive style. Its full-flat-ground, satin-finished blade capitalizes on CPM CRU-WEAR’s advanced alloy composition to deliver exceptional edge retention and toughness. The blade is housed in a handle featuring full, skeletonized stainless steel liners that form the foundation of the knife’s ultra-reliable Compression Lock mechanism. The liners are capped with smooth, unpolished Micarta scales that will naturally patina with age and use to develop their own distinctive character. To ensure convenient carry and instant access, the handle also features a generously sized lanyard hole and a polished four-position hourglass clip that can be configured for left or right-side, tip-up or tip-down carry. Founded in 1976, Spyderco is a leading innovator in high-performance knives, known for their signature round hole and ergonomic designs. Trusted by outdoor enthusiasts, first responders, and professionals, Spyderco uses advanced materials like CPM S30V and SPY27 steel to create durable, reliable tools. With a focus on precision and innovation, Spyderco continues to set the standard for quality in the knife industry.