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Spyderco Paramilitary 3
by Spyderco
75
4 endorsements on r/BuyItForLife first recommended in Mar 2025
A slightly more compact version of the Paramilitary 2, using the same compression lock and premium blade steels, sized for everyday pocket carry.
Added Jul 5, 2026, Updated Jul 5, 2026
Why it's buy-it-for-life
Multiple long-term owners call it a great, durable folder worth carrying for life, including corrosion-resistant Salt-series variants for wet environments.
What redditors say
Recommended on reddit as recently as March 2025
Tags
pocket-knife folding-knife compression-lock salt-series
For me you could pick between the paramilitary 2 or the para 3 and you'd be set for life
I have a Para 3. Swapped the scales for a textured titanium and blue hardware. Great knife!
Simple, my para 3 LW salt
Love the pm3 but why does this pick look fake?