Spyderco Paramilitary 2 vs Para 3

The Paramilitary 2 has the longer blade: 3.44 in against 3 in, 0.44 in more. The Para 3 is 0.41 oz lighter (3.4 oz against 3.81 oz). Both use S45VN steel. Both lock the same way (Compression). Today the Para 3 is $12.00 cheaper: $197.25 against $209.25.

C81GP2 · S45VN · Black G10

Spyderco Paramilitary 2

$209.25

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C223GP · S45VN · Black G10

Para 3

$197.25

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FactSpyderco Paramilitary 2Para 3
Lowest price today$209.25$197.25
Dealers with it in stock8 of 10 dealers7 of 10 dealers
30-day price rangeSteady at $209.25Steady at $197.25
Blade steelS45VNS45VN
LockCompressionCompression
Blade length3.44 in3 in
Blade thickness0.145 in0.15 in
Closed length4.82 in4.27 in
Overall length8.24 in7.27 in
Weight3.81 oz3.4 oz
HandleG10G10
Blade shapeClip PointClip Point
Made inUSAUSA
TypeFolding KnivesFolding Knives

Prices are the lowest in-stock price at the US knife dealers we check through the day, before shipping and coupon codes. Specs are the maker’s published figures.