Spyderco - Para 3 Folding Knife (Plain Edge)

Spyderco - Para 3 Folding Knife (Plain Edge)

Honed from the legendary DNA of the iconic Paramilitary 2, the Spyderco Para 3 packs high-performance capability into a more compact, pocket-friendly everyday carry footprint. Built with a full-flat grind for supreme cutting geometry and precision, the Para 3 is available in two exceptional blade steel configurations: a premium CPM S45VN stainless steel option coated in a tactical, low-profile Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) black finish, or a satin-finished version precision-machined from state-of-the-art CTS BD1N stainless steel. Both variants feature a textured index-finger choil and thumb ramp for advanced grip control, Spyderco's signature Trademark Round Hole for swift one-handed deployment, and the ultra-strength, user-friendly Compression Lock mechanism housed within textured black G-10 scales.

Best For Everyday carry enthusiasts, tactical operators, and demanding knife users seeking a robust, compact folding knife with exceptional ergonomics and professional-grade cutting performance.

Key Features

• High-Performance Blade Steels: Choose between premium CPM S45VN (with non-reflective DLC black coating) or high-edge-retention CTS BD1N stainless steel, both featuring a low-friction full-flat grind.

• Compression Lock Mechanism: Patented high-strength locking system offers extreme mechanical security and allows the blade to be closed safely and easily without placing fingers in the path of the edge.

• Textured G-10 Handle Scales: Durable black composite scales provide a secure, slip-resistant grip paired with nested skeletonised stainless steel liners for lightweight rigidity.

• Ergonomic Choil & Thumb Ramp: Integrated forward finger choil and spine jimping allow a 'choked-up' grip for ultimate precision and control during intricate cutting tasks.

• Ambidextrous Carry Options: Equipped with a four-position pocket clip supporting tip-up or tip-down carry on either side of the handle.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Spyderco
• Model: Para 3
• Blade Edge: PlainEdge
• Blade Steel Options: CPM S45VN (Black DLC Coating) or CTS BD1N (Stainless Satin Finish)
• Blade Grind: Full-Flat
• Handle Material: Black G-10 with skeletonised stainless steel liners
• Lock Type: Compression Lock
• Carry Orientation: 4-position pocket clip (Ambidextrous)

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Oversized, heavy, and structural goods ship via specialist freight. Freight is calculated at checkout from estimated packaged volumetric or physical weight. Carrier depot audits may adjust the rate — if the increase exceeds 10%, we will contact you before processing.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup — default method
✔ Direct delivery — requires an operational forklift on site unless Tailgate Delivery has been specifically requested and quoted (contact us — this cannot be selected at checkout)
✔ Tailgate hydraulic lift delivery — must be specifically requested; contact us for a quote (not available as a checkout option; extra fees apply; required if you do not have a forklift)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)

Important Notes:

• Shipping costs vary by location and method
• Any carton or consignment over 25–30kg (or over 200cm) must be palletised
• Without a specifically requested and paid Tailgate Delivery quote, palletised freight requires a forklift on site — otherwise the carrier will redirect to the nearest depot
• Bulky and oversized items cannot be delivered to a PO Box — provide a physical street address
• Failed deliveries, locked gates, unattended sites, or incorrect business/forklift declarations may incur carrier redelivery, demurrage, and restocking fees as set out in our Terms & Conditions

Business Delivery:

• Selecting a business/commercial delivery rate warrants that the address has an operational forklift and certified operator during business hours
• If the carrier cannot unload, the consignment may be redirected to a depot and secondary fees may apply
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

See our Terms & Conditions (Article 8) for full freight and delivery rules.

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse is a logistics hub, not a retail showroom. Listing a product online does not mean it is stored at our Thomastown warehouse — many lines ship from supplier hubs (split fulfilment may apply).

How lead times work:

• Product page ETA: The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) / lead-time badge shown on the product page at checkout is the agreed delivery timeframe for that order under Australian Consumer Law.
• Metro baselines: Advertised ETAs apply to standard metropolitan zones. Regional and remote addresses may take longer and may attract surcharges.
• Peak seasons: Orders in March–May, August–October, EOFY (June), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November), and Christmas/New Year (December–January) may automatically add a 2–4 week buffer beyond the product page ETA.
• Supplier-dependent / backordered items: If stock is delayed, we will notify you with a revised ETA. You then have 7 days to accept the new timeframe or cancel for a full refund.
• Adloheat: Custom-made products from Adloheat (Pakenham, VIC) may take 4–12 weeks depending on the order.

Full fulfilment, cancellation, and freight rules are in our Terms & Conditions.

Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions

Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:

• Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
• Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).

Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.