Spyderco Native 5 G10 vs Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight
Spyderco Native 5 G10 ($175) vs Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight ($140) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Spyderco Native 5 G10 | Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight |
|---|
| Price | $175 | $140 |
| Weight | 67g | 68g |
| Blade | 3" CPM-S30V | — |
| Lock | Backlock | — |
| Handle | Full G10 | — |
| Origin | Golden, CO USA | — |
| Weight | 67g | — |
| Steel | CPM-S30V | — |
Pros & Cons
Spyderco Native 5 G10
- Made in Golden Colorado USA
- CPM-S30V incredible edge retention
- 67g featherweight
- Backlock simple and reliable
- Leaf blade excels at slicing
- No pocket clip (carry weak side)
- Backlock slower one-hand close
- CPM-S30V harder to sharpen fieldside
Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight
Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight is the better value at $140. If weight matters most, Spyderco Native 5 G10 carries lighter at 67g. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.