Spyderco Para 3 Salt Black DLC CPM MagnaCut C223GMCBKP Black G10, pocket knife

The Spyderco Para 3 Salt Black DLC CPM MagnaCut C223GMCBKP Black G10 is a next-level version of the popular Para 3 with CPM MagnaCut steel. This version is part of Spyderco’s famous Salt collection. This knife series consists of knives that are specifically designed for maritime purposes. Every single part, from the blade to the screws, is corrosion resistant.



The Spyderco Para 3 Salt Black DLC CPM MagnaCut C223GMCBKP Black G10, pocket knife is a cool EDC knife in the colour black. With its blade length of 7.4 cm, this knife is suitable for daily cutting tasks. For example, opening boxes, peeling an apple, the odd job around the house: this pocket knife can do it all.



Opening the Spyderco Para 3 Salt Black DLC CPM MagnaCut C223GMCBKP Black G10, pocket knife with one hand is very easy thanks to the thumb hole. Once opened, the sturdy Compression Lock ensures that the blade is locked and won’t accidentally close during use. The Compression Lock is an invention by Sal Glesser and his son Eric Glesser ofSpyderco. In terms of operation, it’s kind of like a reverse liner lock. However, in practice, the Compression Lock is much stronger. This is because the lock wedges laterally between the blade tang and the stop pin, rather than just making contact with the blade. What’s more, a Compression Lock has a very high ‘fidget factor’.



Blade made of CPM Magnacut steel
The blade of this Spyderco Para 3, Salt is made of CPM Magnacut steel, possibly the most revolutionary steel of the 21st century. MagnaCut offers an unrivalled balance between sharpness retention, toughness, corrosion resistance and ease of sharpening. Since the release of CPM MagnaCut in 2021, it has become one of the most popular steels in the world of knives. The MagnaCut blade of this pocket knife measures 7.4 cm in length.

History of CPM Magnacut
This type of steel was developed by Dr Larrin Thomas, a metallurgist who has dedicated his career to improving knife steel. He is the son of Devin Thomas, a famous damascus smith who supplied Chris Reeve Knives with steel for many years. Dr Larrin Thomas works in the automotive industry but is passionate about knife steels. He thought it should be possible to do better, and together with Crucible Industries came up with CPM MagnaCut. Read more about MagnaCut here.



The blade is finished with a DLC coating, which stands for ‘Diamond Like Carbon’. It’s a very hard coating that is even harder than the steel. This makes DLC very scratch-resistant, and this coating protects the blade against corrosion. DLC is very hard, but it is also only a thin layer: eventually, you will always see signs of use.



G10 handle

The Spyderco Para 3 Salt Black DLC CPM MagnaCut C223GMCBKP Black G10, pocket knife features a handle made from G10 and measures 11 cm in length. G10 is a composite material made of glass fibre and synthetic resin. With its subtle texture, G10 feels great in hand and offers plenty of grip. Moreover, it is incredibly strong, so it can take a beating.



Designed by Sal & Eric Glesser
This knife was designed by an absolute dream team: Sal and Eric Glesser. This father-son duo is integral to Spyderco. Sal founded the company in 1976, Eric grew up in the family business. What could be better for a father and son than working on projects together? That’s exactly what they did when designing this Spyderco Para 3 Salt Black DLC CPM MagnaCut C223GMCBKP Black G10, pocket knife.



Spyderco: great pioneer in the world of knives
Spyderco is one of the world’s leading knife companies. Many innovations were made by this brand, think of the pocket clip, the thumb hole, a large range of locking mechanisms, but also steel types. It’s safe to say the knife world would have looked very different indeed without Spyderco.

Spyderco was founded in 1976 by Sal and Gail Glesser. Interestingly, they didn’t start out selling knives. The first product Sal and Gail sold was a soldering tool, which they sold travelling around markets. Then came a sharpening system, causing Sal to start experimenting with pocket knives. In his quest for a knife that was easier to open with one hand, he came up with the idea for a round thumb hole while experimenting. A stroke of pure genius.

Today, the next generation is at the helm of Spyderco. Eric Glesser, the son of Sal and Gail, works hard every day to further establish Spyderco as a leading knife brand.



Looking to personalise your new purchase?
Add an engraving! Our engraving machine will turn your Spyderco Para 3 Salt Black DLC CPM MagnaCut C223GMCBKP Black G10, pocket knife into something truly special. Personalise your own gear, or create a unique gift. We can engrave names, dates and short quotes. Logos and small images are also possible. Ideal as a business gift, for your wedding party or when you just fancy spoiling yourself.

The engraving process is simple: when engraving a name, date or short text, simply choose the option ‘Add engraving’ next to the ‘Add to cart’ button. The rest is self-explanatory. Would you prefer to have an image, logo or more detailed engraving? Take a look at our Advanced Engraving options.