Spyderco Para 3 vs Spyderco Endura 4
Spyderco Para 3 ($175) vs Spyderco Endura 4 ($110) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Spyderco Para 3 | Spyderco Endura 4 |
|---|
| Price | $175 | $110 |
| Weight | 85g | 122g |
| Blade Steel | CPM-S30V | VG-10 |
| Blade Length | 2.95" | 3.75" |
| Handle | G10 / CF-Elite | FRN |
| Lock | Compression Lock | Back Lock |
| Weight | 3 oz | 4.3 oz |
| Made | USA | — |
| Clip | — | 4-position Wire Clip |
Pros & Cons
Spyderco Para 3
- Compression Lock is the safest folder lock
- CPM-S30V steel holds excellent edge
- USA-made quality and warranty
- $175 is premium pricing
- Slightly heavier than competitors
- Compression lock has learning curve
Spyderco Endura 4
- Long track record of reliability
- Four-position carry flexibility
- VG-10 steel easy to sharpen
- Back lock requires two hands to close
- Heavier than modern alternatives
- Older design language
Spyderco Endura 4 is the better value at $110. If weight matters most, Spyderco Para 3 carries lighter at 85g. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.