Thanks David!! Glad I could help with your decision👊 I don’t think there’s many people out there that would recommend the para 3 Lw over the Bugout, except of coarse, all the Spyderco fanboys.

Lol...l hear ya I should be receiving the 535 in a couple days... Thanks again 👍👊

Different strokes man... I always will believe that preference rules:)

Of coarse... and thank you for watching:)

Thanks a lot... it’s the only way I know how to be. Hopefully I can help you avoid it next time😉 lol

Which aftermarket clips would you recommend for para3? Im planning to buy and costumize it and wonder which companies do cool scales. I know about flytanium scales and Lynch clips.

@@wenix4934 I have not chosen a brand for deep-carry clips. MOST of them are unbranded, and I find that the cheapest ones (as little as $10) are not much worse quality than the more costly ones (as much as $45; I’ve never had one fail to work as intended). For my Para 3s, I always get the offset type, to (better) avoid the lanyard tube, whereas for Paramilitary 2s, the straight type works just fine.

Yeah man... great shop👍 Of coarse bro👊

Hmmm... that’s interesting. I haven’t had one that was sharp really, at least not that sharp lol I would maybe file it a little more, and round it over. That’s weird though

What is IW? I own 17 Para 3s and 7 PM2s, and I don’t think I know what that is, do I?

@@yankee2yankee216 lightweight

@@NewBlackYork Correct. The “L” in my “LW” apparently came through lower case.

That said, I like it for different reasons. My favorites are the G-10 models, the scales of which I replace with aftermarket scales. I also swap in other hardware, including clips, back spacers and other hardware. Those are my “customs.” I like the LW because it gives me almost everything I get with my G-10 versions, but in a package that is even more pocket-friendly and easy to carry. It is often the one I actually carry!

Thank you, and my hand is all better:) Cheers buddy🍻 from Southern California🤙

Great opinion bro👍 this is mine

Damn dude... I’m going to have to grab one now! Thanks for letting me know about that👍👊

I agree that sage 5 is a great knife, it just sucks that para 3 have almost the same built but uses bd1n steel, I would have bought sage 5 lw ages ago if it wasn't the leave shape blade. I like the way para 3 and pm 2 looks with that triangular shape blade and thick blade stock. But the sage 5 lw is definitely super underrated.

@@inthepocket7405 The FRN version actually has a slightly shorter blade. Check in Knifecetner. 2.95" vs 3" blade on the G10

@@JMRabil675with the sage 5? Nah I own both, they are the same.

Thanks Adam, and yeah, I definitely think you’d be better off grabbing the Bugout, and I hope you did. I hope they redo the para 3 Lw, or just can it and make the original better.

InThePocket Hey man if u know anyone interested I have a BHQ Exclusive Para3 M4 Blk Blade never carried or used with Lynch Clip for $200 if so just let me know and I’ll be happy to send email with pictures 👍 thanks

A Ray I could do a story on Instagram and see if anyone is interested. What’s your email?

InThePocket adamray7308@gmail.com Thanks Kenny I really appreciate it.

InThePocket I have it posted on IG but it doesn’t get seen much. I sent u the post on IG of it up for sale. Thanks again brother 🙏

That was a sprint run from St. Nick’s retail shop.

If it helps I'm a lefty and I dont have a problem using the standard lock. Just takes a little practice and fidgeting.

Well, there is always going to be a variance on the example you get, and some are more smooth than others. It absolutely takes practice and muscle memory still. I can flip just about any knife at this point, no matter how stiff.

@@inthepocket7405 Thanks for your reply.I been practicing.I got it now.A quick flick rather than a fast push is the key I think.Does this mean I am now part of the knife community? I've been looking for the clubhouse but can't find it?🤠

Hey man if it's any consolation I have a 551 S30V grip and a BD1N para 3 lw and I can tell you that in hand the para 3 feels sturdy enough to take on the same jobs I use the grip for. It carries better in the pocket and I low-key prefer it over my normal G10 Para 3.

@@lolman1256 yes bro I have the all black para 3 lightweight its awesome man among other awesome brands like giantmouse that's my top favorite

Right on👌

Happy with mine, USA Made compression lock Great value got top end Spydercos good edc

Exactly bro... I wander if any of the other new lw’s are any better, but I doubt it. Yeah, the Bugout wins this battle every time for me. Thanks a lot buddy👊👊

I’ve owned two Bugouts, but to me they seemed like really cheap and flimsy blades for the cost.

I think I got it on Amazon or eBay. Just search grid or graph cutting mat.

@@inthepocket7405 Thank you.

The problem with maxamet is it will rust. So if you work outside in the rain and snow or hot sun, it's gonna be covered in sweat, rain, and grit causing it to corrode. Or if you live in a humid environment. Since the para 3 is supposed to be a worker, for working people, I don't think maxamet is the best choice, unless of course you work inside or live in a non humid environment, then it doesn't apply. Even then the "patina" it gets (rust) just looks bad to me. Of course appearance is subjective, though.

Para 3 100000000% for SD ;)

Wrong weapon of choice !!!

Mace, if you don’t want to go to jail for assault with a deadly weapon.

Different strokes... there are inherent ergonomic issues with the comprehension lock, otherwise I have no issue with them. I also have no issue with omega springs. I’d love to stress test both knives... are you supplying them?

Yeah man... preference is king. You should also check out the native 5 Lw. The salt one with Lc200n is excellent, and you wouldn’t have to worry about anything really👍

I use a kme... not sure I mentioned it in this one.

@@inthepocket7405 Cool, thanks for the info man! I agree with you on the Para 3 lw, every one I have seen is off center, and compared to the Bugout it is a big miss.

Interesting.... That’s smart man.Yeah, I can’t believe they made it like that. I hope they decide to change that with their CQI.

I agree with you 💯👍 as my video displays

Yes.

Yeah, I hope they do their constant quality improvement on this knife ASAP. I hope they take some of the best aspects of the lw, and implement them on the regular. It would make it that much better.

InThePocket it would be perfect then I hope it works out for you and yea CQC is good but you have to buy the knife all over again. now my thing is if you have a version where your knife isn’t working to well then the do a CQC and fixes it shouldn’t they send the person I’m not saying all cuz not all older versions are bad I’m saying just the problems ones. Should be able to get the upgrade it’s the same damn knife but it’s now what you should’ve gotten in the first place instead of had to buying the great new one and your stuck with the problem knife unless you wanna pay for the knife all over again so you have 2 one shitty one and the great CQC. Here’s my thought and it’s good business with keeping faith in a company by doing the right thing for there customers who probably bought more the one knife from the company and probably referred people to the company as well. I think it would be good business if they “said hey your having a problem then go ahead and send us the problem knife and we will send you the new CQC knife no charge since you already bought knife once”. It’s not FARE to the people that buy a let’s say a kapara cuz this is the latest issue situation knife I watched. I’ve seen so many so far. bad first batch but not all were bad that’s why I’m not saying call a complete recall on all first batch kapara’s there not cheap man and it doesn’t drop and it’s not a case of it not being broken in yet he had it for several months or something like that still never got to drop shut on a compression lock and now that CQC fixed it you have to spend all that money so you can get a drop shut compression lock knife which go hand In hand. Point being customer service and the company should send everyone with legitimate issue on all first batches or really any batch these knives very expensive knife now I’m also saying there should be limits I think you get one upgrade because if they do CQC on kapara 4 times (hopefully not lol...) and you want the latest CQC version then hell no your trying to cheat the company. I say again you get one CQC upgrade and you must let them know what the issue is so they can document it in there system or some along those lines so you don’t have everyone with a kapara saying ohh mines all messed up too it should be for actual legitimate issues only and away to some how keep track that you used your onetime upgrade. Sorry for long comment but I think it shitty people have to pay for another knife when they already did it’s just they got a bad one there should be no bad high end type knives especially from spyderco.now doesn’t that make total sense everyone’s happy and spyderco doesn’t loose a customer they just may gain cuz of the fix. Anyway peace brother sorry I’m a commenter lol..sorry again so long.

Lol you make some really good points👍 it would probably be very costly and labor intensive to do that, but it would definitely be going above and beyond. I think a more vigorous quality control would spearhead issues however, and they would avoid the issues before they happen.

It always depends on the example, like everything.

Yeah mines smooth too

Then it would not flick like he is flicking it. It’s a single bushing

I have a second one coming too👊 it was hard to pass up on that 99$ blackout Bugout, that’s for sure hahaha

@@inthepocket7405 yes it was! I'll be getting some scales and hardware soon hopefully. I like making them mine!

Nice! I have some jade g10 coming for mine too, as you know I do too:)

I don’t know man... I’m sneaking by:)

Everyone has their opinion... this is just mine, and most people seem to agree with me. I’m not comparing the regular para 3... just the Lw.

No....fuck that! Para 3 LW wins all the time every time! Every time!

I own bugout, para 3 lw and para 3. Bugout is the most comfortable EDC for a city boy - not super sturdy, but very stealthy and does the job. Para 3 feels sturdy, very well built, good all-rounder. Para 3 LW falls in the middle and often suffers from not-so-great centering, needs loctite everytime you take it apart also. Its a great knife, but tbh the worst of the three

The Bugout is boring, but otherwise a good knife. I have a couple I haven’t seen for a while. I also have 17 different P3s/PM2s, most with aftermarket (metal) scales and other parts, which IMHO, make great knives even better!

My one and only Para 3 lightweight (I have many modified G-10 knives) has SEVERE lock-stick, which seems to be due to a rough surface on the tang, where it interfaces with the lockbar. I am in the process of returning it, to a seller I will name only if they give me a hard time!

Don’t know which version you’re looking at, but no.

@@inthepocket7405 the one I just got from Blade HQ was 144 plus tax.

@@inthepocket7405 It's about 20 more depending on which you get.

🤣🤣🤣 I have literally never watched nuthin’ fancy👍

I carry these in my fifth pocket on my jeans, and some of my shorts too. It just depends on the depth of the pocket.

Cut the buttons off a rattlesnake with mine last week lol

I cut a lot of other stuff, but cardboard is one of the better ways to get a true perspective when comparing

@@inthepocket7405 I meant it more as a complaint about modern life, not a diss on your review :)

Now that’s a solid Rockwizzle for this steel👌

So blade play is not an issue for you, I’m guessing.

Mine has not so great centering. Will it develop blade play?

The LW model is quite popular. It has the same blades as the G-10 version (different steels), in a slimmer, lighter package. I just got one, and it seems to work pretty well (I do seem to be getting a bit more lock-stick than usual). I like it, but not better them my G-10 models, most of which have been customized with aftermarket parts, including scales, clips, backspacers and hardware (the LW model has far fewer customization options). My collection contains 2 models, 17 Para 3s and 7 Paramilitary 2s, and they are all distinctly different! I truly LOVE my Para 3s and PM2s!