I like how he actually cut food and other stuff and not only have it on a blank surface talking about the specs, much respect 👌

A truly excellent review offering no easy answers and no superlatives either! Very balanced and presented in such a way that you have everything you need to make an informed decision.

Love the Final Fantasy music in the back ground.

Thank you for this very helpful review. It helped me decide between these three great contenders. I tried the Delica first but ultimately stuck with the Para 3 lightweight. Kind regards from Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

thank you for the detailed review. never thought id see someone actually USE THEIR KNIFE.

I’m happy that you included some personnel photos of a few of the other reviewers, but certainly a good and detailed review of this new to the market Spyderco...thanks for dedication in informing the public about the good and bad of EDC and other every day weapons...

Ordered mine today from BladeHQ. Appreciate your reviews and testing. 👍🏼

Great review, I think your on point with the adjustments they made for that size blade for EDC. I think the Sage in C.F. and that blade would do battle for day to day, always on person choice. Someone said the Sage is coming out in a version similar...i still think that wins, we shall see. Great stuff again, thank you!

got mine last week and bloody love it!

Great All~round Breakdown and Review Pete!!!

Hey Pete, I would really like to see a video with your thoughts on ergonomics. With all the cutting you do I'm sure you have some opinions about what makes a good handle. Keep up the great work!

I can't help but be EXTRAORDINARILY intrigued at the circumstances surrounding the "freakish 4-toe foot" comment as I am blessed with the same situation. Any chance we'll get the story? Will trade. Lol.

Great review. It is my new favorite light weight under 3 inch carry.

You baited me and now you have to show your 4-toe feet and possibly review them

Your musical choices are always hilariously perfect.

I give this review a 4 out of 5. Sorry, not enough toes.

All the tests I’ve done and seen, the BD1N is very close to S30V in edge retention. And actually better corrosion resistance for sure. But the real reason I actually love the BD1N MORE than the S30V is that it is probably the easiest steel to resharpen I’ve ever used. And stropping works wonders on it as well. I was skeptical but BD1N has completely won me over.

Great! I'm looking at getting both the para3 and the code4, I know which I'm using for my mounster! great vid

Not really a Spyderco-guy, but I still found your comparisons and details very informative. Have a great weekend, Pete!

Great reviews thank you Pete

Great review ! Thanks!

still stropping my LW without any severe sharpening. its still goes as a factory edge untill now. love bd1n...just falling behind my s35vn folder

I have a hollow /saber ground Delica 4 that I really like & use a lot.

I may now prefer hollow as well. I carried a Buck Vantage Pro for a while because it cut so well. Then tried a few other hollow grinds. Same experience. I own far more flat grinds but may be developing a preference for hollow.

Great review. I just got this knife. Think it’s gonna get a lot of pocket time.

I snapped my original g10 para 3 tip and am replacing with the lightweight 👍

This knife is so like the UKPK and the standard PM3 is uncannily like the the G10 HH version which has S30v. The obvious difference is that the UKPKs are slip joints, of course, but good to see that we are being offered up-to date designs here in Blighty! OR, is it that age old designs are being run out as new, cutting-edge cutters?

Thanks for your thoughts Pete. Like you I'm keen for the PM2 version and better still a PM2 salt version with bright yellow and LC200N.

EXCELLENT EDC!

Just signed on for patron keep it up

Interesting thank you good sir I have yet to use or own a spyderco food for thought thanks dood

Nice montage song brought back memories

Great review! Curious what you think of the 940 versus the Para 3?

Mine came with the blade off towards the clip and the bevel on compression lock side is pretty bad right at the tip. It happens to be so bad I had to do a return and the 2nd one I got was flawless but the centering is off just a tad but nothing I would bitch about

I own all 3, ZDP delica never gets carried but the Para 3 LW hasn't left my pocket in months. I kinda wish they would have gone with XHP on the P3LW, but honestly they feel pretty similar to me. Definitely won't be buying or recommending any more Delicas though. For the price they go for now, I think most people would be better served with this or the Chaparral LW. Thanks for the work that you put into these reviews! I definitely enjoy your commentary!

I cut my cheese with a Gransfurs Bruk Forrest axe.

A hollow grind that is the full width of the blade is the best it's like a reverse convex for friction

I was skeptical about BD 1N but if its edge retention is somewhat higher than VG10 and just a bit less than S30V then I find it a very interesting option for EDC. I thought I would not choose anything below SPY27 but it turns out that it is also slightly below the S30V edge retention and you have to pay more for it.

Hmmm, I got the Native Maxemet lightweight, what an easy knife to use and carry. The Sage 5 and P3 in Max lightweight must be super duper. I am kinda afraid to sharpen the darn thing, without a couple hours to dedicate.

Very nice review

Just got my para 3 LW. Action is a bit still on it. What do you use for lubrication to help relieve the tightness? Tks, nice review!

This is the best video about this knife

Any vids of your favorite knife from each major manufacturer that I may have missed?

D E T A I L W O R K. Great video Pete!

What are your thoughts on the compression lock being weak PM the para 3 lw? I've heard people say it's not good for baring down since pressure is going into FRN on one side and steel on the other?

Wow really amazing knife!!! :D

Delica 4 all day long. Great video tho man. This helps making online purchases easier without physically seeing the knife products.

Great vid!

Haha can always count on Pete for being the memester of the knife community 😂

Its crazy the para 3 lw is now 124.60

Paramilitary 2 lightweight in LC200N 🤤

I find the delica a little more ergonomic, as well.

My favorite knife.

I like mine, but might be meant for a smaller hand. Also be careful closing with sweaty hands, it wants to slip out. Nice video

Hi Pete, is the Para 3 Lightweight UK Friendly, ie, compliant with UK laws re carrying knives in public places?

Didn't watch yet, but good that you didn't rush out review.

i HAVE ONE.LOVE IT!

I’ve always reaaally loved the delica but the price has just gotten far to expensive for what it is, in my opinion. For the price I they should probably offer a more premium blade steel. Honestly BD1N would be absolutely lovely on the delica in my opinion.

I think your clip needs some serious tightening, None of mine move around like that, !! Atb,...

So much for trusting your opinion. 4 toes!? No thank you.

Why is this Para 3 so much more popular than the sage 5 compression? Ok, the dual liners make the sage a bit heavier, but also make it so much nicer.

I have to agree with you on hollow grind. I think for a folding knife / light duty knife hollow grind is the best grind. Even in most fixed blades it`s probably ok. I`d rather have the cutting performance than the stability, cause most things we do with knives involve cutting.

It’s time for the Delica 5

Uncle Randy's face just melted

I sure do want to get me one . And I will later .

it might be just my perception, but the Para3 Lightweight seemed to cut lemons a little better than the Batman Knife.

It's my first time here. Just bought this today! Are you in New Zealand as I am?

Very good vidéo

Honestly i look at this knife and i notice right away, that the lanyard hole is on top, where your hand is. So if you put a lanyard in it it will most likely disturb the great grip this knife is is meant to offer. Same as on most bark river knives. I dont understand why they put it there and not to the bottom where it doesnt get in the way. I havent bought one and tried yet. But if i buy one its about 130 euros. And if this is an issue, then it wont be worth the money in my opinion

I'm new to good knives. How much better is the regular para 3 steel to the lightweight. I like the lightweight better but I want a good steel.

So, is it worth saving $35 to get the LW instead of the G-10?

Not a Delica killer for me because of thicker blade stock. It's an intriguing knife and lots of people will love it but it's still a shorter PM2 which is a tactical or hard use knife. I'm looking forward to the Sage 5 LW to be a game changer in the 3'' range.

I like the g 10 better . But I would like to have the liteweight too.

Where is Pete? What have YOU done to him?

PM2 XL would be amazing

Come on man. How does it work getting knifes for the US, what is involved. I’m getting so annoyed with the Oz online sites. Your advice would be appreciated 🇦🇺👌

Do you think you will end up doing a cut test of this steel?

Not even gonna TOUCH the PM2 before they release a light weight version of that one.

That outro is from FFXIV right?

Why did u delete the first upload?

Man made it only 10 seconds in and instant thumb up due to music choices. Greatest series.

A great video. I was almost set to buy the Para 3 LW, but now will stick with my Salt 2 H1. All things being considered the Salt 2 H1 is built on the older Delica frame, before liners were standard, so is very lightweight, rustproof with a non-carbon hardened steel, (hydrogen) and a hollow, saber grind. The semi-wharenclif blade shape is also less "tactical" looking and the bright yellow FRN handle is not only easy to find if dropped in the grass, but also less threatening when used in a public place. This knife is so light weight that I removed the clip and just carry it in my pants pocket. Thanks for this video and a "hello from Canada" ...the comedic "throw your Delica away" video was also useful in reminding me that the compulsion to buy the newest is not always the "bestest". You are one of the very few "knife reviewers" who does really tell it as it is.

Where is Pete?

FRN for the win. FRN all day long

Too small man, love to see Para 2 lightweight

Para 2 lightweight!!!!!!!

Hold up, BHQ ships to Australia, but not Europe? What the H-E-double L

Why does nobody compare this to the other super popular lightweight knife? The Benchmade Bugout!!

Sigh i think that's the same dog food i fed my dog so sad only 7 and a beautiful natured character. Found she had bone cancer 3 weeks ago and had to send her on her way last week. In pain and starting to struggle but happy.

Featherstick cucumber

Family ALWAYS dispute the deceased decisions. At least in the USA

You gotta hand it to Spyderco. They are by far the most business savvy knife company. They can take a single knife pattern and sell it again and again by changing out steels, handle materials etc. And people eat it up! Really triggers the collector's impulse.

Why does everyone keeps saying "paramilitary 3" when the knife is actually called "para 3" by its manufacturer?

You know that they only made 600 of those cruwear para3 knives and they were an exclusive for knife center, I have and love mine! But if you've got one better hang onto it as they're only ever going up in value as I've seen them fetch well over $300 US on eBay for a used one!

90v would have been great..

Show the foot! 😄

10:10 You'd better be feeding those strawberry tops to the chickens. It's painful watching people cut strawberries in half just to remove the green.

Still doesn't beat the LW Chaparral. The latter is the true Delica killer

i like mine but 91 is too much,more like 70 would be better

Para 3 light weight>regular para 3. Fight me