How to disassemble and maintain the Spyderco Para3 Lightweight Pocketknife

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5 жыл бұрын

Today, we'll take apart a knife that's very interestingly made, with a shockingly good action, the Spyderco Para3 Lightweight.
Here's Eric Glesser's Breakdown Video: • Spyderco Para 3 Lightw...

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@pasquale78 5 жыл бұрын

I really think that this one of the best edc knives. It has the lightness of a delica with the lock and bladestock of a para3.

@chadwaters261 5 жыл бұрын

At the end of all things, the two things that will bring Nick the most satisfaction: the improvement of Spyderco and the popularity of the name "pocket pecker."

@BCJerbs Жыл бұрын

I thought the other video on the pm3 was on the lightweight and learnt this is the one I should be watching as I'll be putting back together my first spyderco similar and I'm just stoked that I'm going to be in the big kids club finally! As my friend says "Every knife collector needs a Spyderco" and we'll I'm just so so grateful towards this wonderful community for sure! Nothing better in my humble opinion! Watching from the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island in Canada thanks for sharing! Cheers, Kimmers and Jerbs #22ADAY I'll never quit quitting 👍🏻🇺🇸🔥🔪🔥🇨🇦👍🏻

@EVONLMessi10 5 жыл бұрын

Great Vid Nick. I appreciate your efforts. I hope you recuperate soon. 🙏🏻👊🏻🤙🏻✌🏻😀

@HAWKTUAHH 4 жыл бұрын

Love the video! Watched both.

@ocomegashadowstacking5886 5 жыл бұрын

Wow really amazing looking knife!!!

@glennmuir5617 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, amazingly cheap looking. It's a knife blade plus 32 cents worth of FRN and some miscellaneous metal bits with a street price of about $120 (MSRP $165) for the plain-Jane model. 🤭🙄😐

@patrickdougan4066 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick.

@computerwarez 5 жыл бұрын

Hope You Feel Better nick thanks good disassembly video oh how much better do you find the blue loctite stick vs the liquid

@aria8928 5 жыл бұрын

a lightweight with actual screws... finally.

@clintonlewis1663 5 жыл бұрын

Just seen the video, keep it up love your videos 😀

@abdullmajed2494 4 жыл бұрын

hi i like you’re video keep going.. i have problem with my para 3 lightweight that i cant centering it’s go to left to much and when i loosen its dont make a different please gave me a good answer

@HarryBunnGRVOTV 4 жыл бұрын

Mine arrives tomorrow along with a Ganzo!

@issacblue8994 5 жыл бұрын

Nick any chance you are going to review the endela?

@Shanes_sharp_sheet 5 жыл бұрын

Best production knives company on the planet. Period

@larrymarsico4059 5 жыл бұрын

WoW can't believe theres like no liner on the right side 🤯 I still love my G10 Para3 tho!✊💪🏻🇺🇸

@johnwest4492 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Uncle Nick, where did you purchase your alcohol 🍸 I'd very much likecto pick up a bottle for myself with the top pump like yours. Thank you

@danielpatricio1956 2 жыл бұрын

Nice tools👍 where can I buy those? Thanks in advance

@TheGamerGuy1981 23 күн бұрын

Still have mine, still love it. I have come to prefer the 20CV banter however.

@jacknemo8021 5 жыл бұрын

Phosphor Bronze washers can be had in such thin widths I would probably add one anyway.

@JustAKnifeGuy 11 ай бұрын

Do you know the exact size ? Having centering issues that is driving me nuts.

@whatfreedom7 6 күн бұрын

@@JustAKnifeGuyyeah I bought a rec exclusive and it’s way off center to the point it’s almost rubbing on one side. That’s just unacceptable. A little I don’t care but that’s excessive.

@JustAKnifeGuy 6 күн бұрын

@whatfreedom7 I hear you man, I sold the one I had. Every lightweight Para 3 I've ever held is not centered. I have 3 g10 Para 3s and they all are perfect.

@whatfreedom7 6 күн бұрын

@@JustAKnifeGuy rec told me it was normal for those so I guess they weren’t lying since you had the same issue. Sounds like a good candidate for a scale swap then.

@AndreaZoeh 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video!! Do you know which screws are those? I need to replace mine and I was wondering if they are standard and I can buy them somewhere?

@skylerbond56 2 жыл бұрын

Email Spyderco for some

@andrewkeeton3627 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve got up and down blade play when the knife is closed. That can’t be normal can it

@redluck8740 3 жыл бұрын

My clips screw spins freely, what do I have to do with it?

@dooshlerd 5 жыл бұрын

I think the design of this knife functions a little better with grease instead of oil. I use EWG (extreme weapons grease) on mine and it functions great.

@moobcars6490 5 жыл бұрын

EXTREME

@keithbeckett1349 4 жыл бұрын

anyway of adjusting the centering on this ? i tried loosening everything and couldn't really seem to make it shift

@cshank2324 4 жыл бұрын

Yea I can't get mine centered either

@flowb0t 2 жыл бұрын

What are those drivers and where can I get a set?

@davidpeeler5027 Жыл бұрын

What tools do you use in this video? thanks

@Punkrocklibertarians 3 жыл бұрын

What are the screw sizes?!

@MrTJohnston 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if you can put other scales on these? For example get rid of FRN for TI or carbon fiber aftermarket?

@IchNixHabenUsername 2 жыл бұрын

Just buy the regular para 3 with after market scales :)

@maciasd303837 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone know if your able to swap out the scales for any custom variations that are out there?

@skylerbond56 2 жыл бұрын

@xxcaseyxxc 4 жыл бұрын

Are there any aftermarket grips being made for this yet? I see a ton that say for the para3, but never mention the LW.

@skylerbond56 2 жыл бұрын

They can't

@Thesusoperator 2 жыл бұрын

@@skylerbond56 lel there are scales for it, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/acCYeKqV0MeXgJs.html

@flowb0t 2 жыл бұрын

No, but you can put the LW’s blade into the handle of the regular para 3

@ConeyIsland1952 4 жыл бұрын

hi great videos what type of oil lube should I use with my Para 3 lightweight?

@ReapersEDC Жыл бұрын

I use nano oil 10w on all my spidercos and rat2

@jacknemo8021 5 жыл бұрын

Did I miss the explanation as to what happened to the iFixit type bit drivers and why the Ferrari cost class ones are still in use?

@NickShabazz 5 жыл бұрын

Because this is an old video. They'll still be around in the backlog.

@NickShabazz 5 жыл бұрын

Also, for what it’s worth, the fancy drivers have been sold. :)

@spiderdavis3296 3 жыл бұрын

What happened to Nano oil? Is the oil you used on this knife better? I agree with you about blade thickness.a bit of overkill imho.Thanks for posting.

@Pmike404 3 жыл бұрын

You can really use just about any oil, Benchmade Blue lube, Daiwa reel oil, and Bali slime are all great to use. Nano oil works well but is really expensive compared to the other three I listed.

@tomservo3401 3 жыл бұрын

What are those tools?

@fuzzycuffs 3 жыл бұрын

Any idea where to get replacement hardware, particularly the pocket clip screw/holder? I stripped mine horribly :(

@Surago 2 жыл бұрын

You ever figure it out? I did the same thing. Also, how'd you get it out if you stripped it?

@fuzzycuffs 2 жыл бұрын

@@Surago I did. Call up Spyderco and they'll send you replacement everything. Costs a little but it turned out fine. There's also options on AliExpress for whole new hardware sets.

@paulmonje6016 3 жыл бұрын

i have a para 3 lightweight, i want to buy the g10 scales, i worry if the landyard hole with work with those g10 scales!

@MB-lr5fp Ай бұрын

Great knife but the stud for the pocket clip screw rotates on mine when I try to disassemble. Can't get it apart...driving me nuts

@sexymexicanmaid 3 жыл бұрын

How do you remove the screws with blue locktite?? I wanted to take My para 3 apart so that I could try to add a bronze bushing from a Tenacious but I can't because of the stupid locktite

@kitnoki2 2 жыл бұрын

Some heat from a hairdryer might help

@Ice_Berg 5 жыл бұрын

I kinda think you should steal the thumbnail idea from the Spyderco breakdown videos. I like how they use a picture from the middle of the disassembly with all the parts and tools laid out; it looks really nice and gets the point across well. It would also help to set apart the thumbnail from your review videos now that they both use the same background.

@moobcars6490 5 жыл бұрын

There's still the screwdriver

@mikeg3950 Жыл бұрын

For me, nothing beats the delica for edc use. The blade stock thinness is lost on this para 3. I have a chaparral but still prefer the delica

@monkeybrains911 Жыл бұрын

Why did he only lock tight one side of the screws? The other side he dosent use any locktight?

@chrisfr3480 2 жыл бұрын

Bonjour je m’appelle Chris je suis français fan de couteau donc celui que tu présentes j’aimerais savoir s’il te plaît quelles sont les deux produits que tu utilises le bleu et le rouge merci par avance et vive spyderco

@chrisfr3480 2 жыл бұрын

Bonjour je m’appelle Chris j’aimerais savoir s’il te plaît quelles sont les produits que tu utilises dans cette merveilleuse vidéo le produit de couleur bleu et le produit de couleur rouge merci par avance et vive spyderco

@jdemeter4357 5 жыл бұрын

Was he blinking help me because something doesn't sound right 😎

@MrStompingshadow 2 жыл бұрын

I cant unloosen the bit because the other bit opposite of it also spins smh so frustrating

@Joshuamorris256 2 жыл бұрын

I got the same thing going on.

@sitmonchaiweerachon9802 Жыл бұрын

same here

@MrStompingshadow Жыл бұрын

@@sitmonchaiweerachon9802 I had to get an extra bit in order to hold the other side. Either way I won't be buying anymore lightweights unless they're going to be heavy users lol

@sngx1304 5 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, action on my Para 3 was pretty poor and the centering was... acceptable

@virg8209 4 жыл бұрын

Lightweight?

@thomash4578 5 жыл бұрын

As The Nick goes So goes Spiderco

@dcbrot 2 жыл бұрын

Came here to see if I lost the second washer

@jairoblanco827 5 жыл бұрын

First!!

@thegeneral123 5 жыл бұрын

Why do Americans in particular say "I'll see if I can't" when what they mean is "I will see if I can." I don't get it. You're saying the opposite to what you mean.

@NickShabazz 5 жыл бұрын

Did you just expect English to make a lick of damned sense?

@gubourn 3 жыл бұрын

Nit pick of the year

@georgemorley1029 3 жыл бұрын

Think logically. He’s going to both see if he can’t AND if he can. Understand? Can I? Yes. Can’t I? No. Or alternatively, can I? No. Can’t I? Yes. That is always going to be the case.

@dipgas5155 4 жыл бұрын

I love spyderco but...yuck..! I can’t put my trust in that system

@steventaylor2484 3 жыл бұрын

I look at this and I think WTF makes this worth 100 bucks good grief.

@alpine1600s 5 жыл бұрын

Okay, Para 3 msrp $200+. Para 3 lightweight msrp $140. Why are you paying so much money? For a plastic knife? Thank God for Cold Steel.

@frank1982norm 5 жыл бұрын

it’s $91 at most retailers.

@pitiedvod 5 жыл бұрын

I agree. That is why I always carry the Cold Steel XL Espada in my pocket. and at nearly 16 oz, I can even use it as a make shift hammer. Bonus, it take ages to cut through a whole pig with a super light weight knife with a just under 3 inch blade, so it clearly only a loser would pick it against a true beast of a knife. Go Cold Steel!

@tomservo3401 3 жыл бұрын

You don’t cut with the handle but With the blade. You are paying mostly for the steel. I’ve read stories of peoples Spyderco knives Accidentally going through the washer and dryer and coming out fine. Just ordered my first one so we will see.

@tomservo3401 3 жыл бұрын

I own 2 CS knives. A Limited edition espada w/coyote tan handle scales and a Lynn Thompson signature Voyager with green handle. they Are both made of high end stainless steel and would make excellent self defense weapons But honestly just a little large to make good edc knives and 2. Even before CS sold out and went out fo business they were worth a lot of money. Now I see on eBay they are selling for $300-$700 apiece so no way I am going to carry them now. Just ordered my first Spyderco. Something Edc that I will actually use and abuse like my Tops Longhorn bowie or esse 3.

@OldGrowthRedwood 3 жыл бұрын

No reason to disassemble.

@orange010 5 жыл бұрын

I don't like plastic knives

@cwsmith17 5 жыл бұрын

Can't believe how cheaply made this is

@thomash4578 5 жыл бұрын

Looks like a $15.00 knife

@sngx1304 5 жыл бұрын

That is why the BM Bugout is a better knife, head to head

@JedidiahLincoln 4 жыл бұрын

@@sngx1304 I have both. The Para 3 is the better knife imo. I've broken down 1/2 inch thick crate cardboard with both and the Para 3 lw felt more stout and handled the task better.

@tomservo3401 3 жыл бұрын

You should read the reviews? I’m. Ore concerned how long my pocket knife will hold and edge and corrosion resistant. I’ve read stories of peoples Spyderco knives going through the washer and dryer and coming out fine.

@HarryUnchained 2 жыл бұрын

it's minimally engineered rather than throwing everything on the knife. i like it, it's a KISS principle.