Spyderco Para 3 Cobalt Blue G10, Satin CPM SPY27 by Sal, Eric Glesser (C223GPCBL)

Para 3 Cobalt Blue G10, Satin compact version of the outstanding Para Military 2, one of E.D.C.'s finest knives. Grips in the elite Cobalt-Blue color reserved for knives with CPM SPY27 steel blade. Manufactured at the Spyderco factory in the USA (Golden, Colorado).

Spyderco has long been considered a leader in the use of exotic, high-performance steels for knives. After years of using the best materials that leading steelmakers could provide, the company decided to create its own alloy. In collaboration with Crucible® Industries, it developed its own CPM SPY27 stainless steel, where SPY refers to Spyderco and 27 is the atomic number of cobalt (Co).

CPM SPY27 - a proprietary blend of alloys including vanadium, molybdenum, niobium, nitrogen and cobalt. The high-alloy stainless steel contains 1.4% carbon and a 1% admixture of niobium (Nb), one of the best carbides, which contributes to the steel's wear resistance. Thanks to its properties, the steel holds sharpness for a very long time and guarantees aggressive cuts for a long time. It is easy to sharpen, corrosion resistant and contains a high admixture of 14% chromium. It provides good strength and cutting edge retention, as well as a fine-grained structure. Manufactured by US Crucible Industries using the particle metallurgy/ Crucible® Particle Metallurgy(CPM) method. The CPM process produces a very homogeneous, high-quality steel with excellent dimensional stability, grindability and ductility compared to steels produced by conventional methods.

Compression-Lock - (similar to Liner-Lock) Spyderco 's (made in USA) patented blade locking mechanism. Extremely durable, it provides extreme strength and ease of use. Located on the back of the Handle, it protects the knife from inadvertent locking. When releasing the lock, the fingers are not in the path of the folding Blade.

Blade - laser-cut with a modified Clip Point profile , finished with an elegant satin finish. Plain blade is brought out with a Full Flat Grind to increase cutting properties and reduce the weight of the knife. Enlarged 14mm round SpyderHole cutout (Spyderco patent) for opening the knife, even with a glove. Notched thumb rest, ramp (spine jimping) and (finger choil jimping), notched index finger rest between the Handle and the cutting edge make the knife easier to work with.

Handle - covered with non-slip textured grips in Cobalt Blue. Made of G10 composite (durable, resistant to high and low temperatures, chemicals) screwed to steel liners using torx screws. The folder is equipped with a bolt-on metal clip with four-way (up/down, right/left) 4-way clip positions. In the rear part of the grip an enlarged hole (lanyard hole) for pulling alanyard or safety line.

Technical data:

Product number: C223GPCBL
Name: Para 3 Cobalt Blue G10, Satin

Overall length: 183.0 mm / 7.21"
Blade length: 74.0 mm / 2.92"
Blade thickness: 3.7 mm / 0.145"
Handle length: 109.0 mm / 4.29"
Handle thickness: n.d.
Weight: 96.0 g / 3.4 oz

Blade material: CPM SPY27
Blade hardness: n.d.
Blade grind: Flat
Blade finish: Satin

Handle material: G10
Handle finish color: Cobalt Blue
Backspacer material: Stainless Steel
Backspacer color: Gray

Clip: Right / Left, Tip-Down / Tip-Up
Clip material: Stainless Steel

Pivot mechanism: Washers (washers).
Locking mechanism: Compression Lock
Opening method: Manual, thumb hole
Additional accessories: None

Designer: Sal Glesser
Brand: Spyderco
Manufacturer: Spyderco, U.S.A.
Country of Origin: U.S.A.

Developed by: the Sharg® company direct importer