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Spyderco Native 5 vs Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight

Spyderco Native 5 ($145) vs Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight ($140) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right knife.

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Spyderco
Native 5
$145
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Spyderco
Para 3 Lightweight
$140
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Spec-by-spec
SpecSpyderco Native 5Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight
Price$145$140
Weight71g68g
Blade SteelCPM-S30V
Blade Length2.95"
LockCompression lock
Weight2.51oz
Pros & Cons

Spyderco Native 5

  • US-made
  • Bulletproof compression lock
  • Comfortable
  • FRN can feel hollow
  • Deep carry clip sold separately

Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight

Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight is the better value at $140. Both are part of our curated knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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