“the pocket clip location creates a hotspot in my hand. The PM2 doesn't and neither does the Delica...I like the Para 3 design but it just doesn't fit my hand that well.”
“the pocket clip location creates a hotspot in my hand. The PM2 doesn't and neither does the Delica...I like the Para 3 design but it just doesn't fit my hand that well.”
“It is a very nice knife but not as comfortable feel wise for me, maybe too small for my likes as well. It sits next to the PM2 on the dresser and every morning I take his big brother instead.”
“I'm liking the slightly smaller feel of the PM3 in my pocket today. And there's really not much that the PM2 does, that the PM3 won't do just as well, especially for an EDC knife.”
“the PM2/para3 handle designs have many dead spaces. There’s 1/2-3/4” of dead space in front due to hump separating the choil and then another hump at the back of the handle, well, for seemingly no reason.”
“I own both the Sage 5 and Para 3. Like both of them. Depends on what you want. The Sage has the deep carry clip (not a big deal to me) and a thinner and taller blade but both are great knives.”
“The factory edges on my Manix and Para 3 15 V have both been perfect . Good and sharp and I swear they are making the sharpening bevel a touch more acute than the other knives .”
“The biggest issue I have is the handle- I just can't get a comfortable grip behind the choil because of the bump before the butt of the handle. My pinky lands right on the bump or behind it (same as the 0450), making the knife feel cramped and uncomfortable.”
“When I got in my new PM3, it seemed very ordinary to me, and I sold it rather quickly. I'm NOT finding any fault with it...I once had quite a collection of PM2's and Millies, but this PM3 just did not fit my fancy.”
“I love my Para 3! I find it funny that the first thing everyone does, is put a deeper carry pocket clip on it. I did the same thing. Everything thing else is sublime.”
“I've once bought the p3 cruwear one, but I never managed to like it. I've carried a sage 5 daily”
“My first impression was I liked it, but it was unlikely to get much pocket time ahead of the array of Para2's in the drawer, among others. 3" is about my lower limit for folders, I prefer something a bit larger so that's part of it.”
“Been carrying my Para 3 for almost a week now and still very happy with it! It carrys very well in the pocket and you forget about it untill you actually need it.”
“I just didn't like the smaller feel in my hand when deploying the blade. I generally use a thumb flick on a PM2 and my fingers instinctively know where to go to deploy the blade reliably in a swift fluid motion. With the smaller grip of the Para 3 I could not achieve the same swift fluid opening without a lot of minor grip adjustments.”
“really like the design. The only thing I don't like is how high it rides in my pocket.”
“After handling it for a few hours, it has impressed. Much better than I thought it would be. It will go in the rotation starting tomorrow.”
“While smaller, the Para 3 just has more of a non-friendly office look to it.”
“Now that S30V Para 3 is one of my most carried knives. It's not necessarily a looker but it sure is functional. I also have Cruwear P3 that's even better than the first. Tough to do since the first one is near perfect.”
“great design, but too small for my uses and likes.”
“For me Para 3 is much better design than PM2 which has weird blade looking like it was already sharpened multiple times with diamonds.”
“No matter what I did, I just couldn't get rid of the burr. I decided to take it to the diamond stones, and then finished up on the white Sharpmaker stones. This is the first time I've ever had this issue with a Spyderco, but as thin as the grind is, I guess it's possible the heat treat was a little screwy right at the edge.”
“if you love Spyderco, you NEED a Para 3, it's beyond a want. Buy it. This is one of the greatest Spydercos of our time. Great value”
“it's an excellent knife. My first Spyderco was a Paramilitary 2, just an excellent all around knife. I find the size of the Para 3 to be a bit more accommodating overall. I don't have an issue with it riding high in my pocket.”
“I have a Sage 5 and Para 3 and love both of them. The only minor complaint I have is I will need to grind a sharpening choil for the Para 3 as the grind at the heel presents a slight up-swept area in front of the ricasso/plunge grind.”
“Look at that chamfer, it eliminates those boxy hot spots on the PM2 when doing some heavy duty cutting or carving. So comfy.”
“I have XL hands, and rotate out a trio of Para 3's, with different steels, for workplace carry, due to blade length restrictions. I'm used to them, and they don't bother me in the least. Of course, I always grip them using the forward choil.”
“I really like it a bit more than I thought I would. Fits my hand very nicely as well. Overall, I’m more than pleased.”
“Aren't they just about perfect. Have been carrying mine daily for about a month now, have nearly no complaints!”
“I really enjoy the size of the knife. It honestly just works for me as a knife I can have on me all the time.”
“I decided to give it one more try and got an S35VN version and it hasn't left my pocket since. Perfect EDC.”
“I have smaller hands and love the P3. I just ordered a second (non serrated and partially serrated).”
“I’m fondling my Cruwear flavored Para 3 as we speak, the mailman was nice to me today! Perfection!”
“I just sharpened the Para 3 SPY 27 and my gosh it debured nice ! Wasn't expecting that !”
“Para 3, just not the LW version. Not a fan of the one washer/liner on only one side.”
“really liking my para 3,grate size for a EDC folder,yet vary strong with its C-lock”
“Been loving carrying my S110V Para3. It's very much a contender for "perfect EDC".”
“Really, the only complaint I can level against the knife, is I wish the clip was a bit shorter. I certainly wouldn't complain if they designed it with a wire clip either. Otherwise, the handle fits me perfectly, and it had one of the best Spyderco edges I've ever seen out of the box.”
“Couldn`t be more happy with this one... PM 1, PM 2 and Para 3...”
“agree that it’s an exceptional knife and EDC. Just ordered my second P3”
“I carry mine almost every day of the week now, it's a great knife.”
“the PM3 has taken over for me and checks all the right boxes .”
“I love the Delica but the PM3 is so nice. You won't be sorry!”
“The compression lock is plenty strong for my needs though.”
“Love the Para 3s more than I could have ever imagined !”
“my K390 Para 3 is about perfect centering and action”
“I have small-ish hands and it fits very well for me.”
“P3 became my M-F EDC; PM2 is a weekend warrior.”
“But my two Para3's both have better actions.”
“In the hand the Paramilitary 3 feels fantastic and like it was made just for me. The blade feels more substantial and honestly it instills more confidence in the hand. I love the lock, it releases the blade and it's so smooth the blade nearly closes itself under its own weight and opens smoother than any Spyderco I have ever held.”
“I LOVE the Para3.”