Spyderco Paramilitary 2 vs Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 ($200) 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 Paramilitary 2 | Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight |
|---|
| Price | $200 | $140 |
| Weight | 122g | 68g |
| Steel | CPM-S30V | — |
| Lock | Compression lock | — |
| Weight | 122g | — |
| Blade | 3.44" leaf shape | — |
| Handle | G-10 | — |
| Origin | Golden, CO USA | — |
Pros & Cons
Spyderco Paramilitary 2
- Compression lock flawless
- G-10 excellent grip
- Countless sprint run variants
- Best-in-class blade geometry
- Strong resale value
- 122g heavier than Bugout
- $200 premium
- Compression lock unfamiliar initially
Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight
Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight is the better value at $140. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.