This distinctive Sprint Run of the Para 3 features a blade crafted from CPM 15V , an exceptional material that offers the highest level of wear resistance of any currently available cold-work tool steel. This version contains approximately 15% vanadium, yielding a unique alloy composition that produces an extremely high volume of vanadium carbides in its microstructure. In knife blades, this translates to astonishing cutting performance and superior edge retention. The limited-edition Spyderco CPM 15V knife series has been further enhanced by a specialized heat-treatment protocol developed by renowned custom knifemaker Shawn Houston. This distinctive Sprint Run of the Para 3 faithfully includes all the proven design elements of that model, including its high-strength Compression Lock mechanism and four-position pocket clip. To clearly distinguish it as a member of the CPM 15V family, it also features brown peel-ply textured G-10 handles and Shawn Houston 's "Triple B " logo laser engraved onto the back side of the full-flat-ground blade.