Spyderco's best-selling Para eg; 3 lightweight folding knife captures all the essential advantages of the time-tested Para Military eg; 2 model in a super-compact, easy-to-carry format. The Para 3 Lightweight takes this to new heights by incorporating injection-molded, fiberglass-reinforced nylon (FRN) scales and a refined version of the Compression Lock eg; mechanism, making it approximately 30% lighter than its G-10 handled counterparts. The Para 3 Lightweight features a linerless, open-backed construction and a high-traction Bi-Directional Texture rade; pattern for a secure grip. A stainless steel lock bar, nested within the handle, forms the foundation of the robust lock mechanism while keeping the overall weight to a minimum. The full-flat ground blade is crafted from CTS eg; BD1N stainless steel, a nitrogen-enriched, high-carbon chromium steel that offers an ideal balance of toughness, edge-holding capability, and corrosion resistance.