tldr; Smaller PM2 with same Compression Lock - r/knives says more practical carry size, especially the lightweight version.
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Best praise vs top criticism for Spyderco Para 3
“The Para 3 is awesome, but I would recommend not buying it off Amazon if you can. I got mine from Amazon, and luckily it was good, but you’ve gotta be careful. Some of the sellers aren’t reputable and will scam you. If you live in the States, I would highly recommend going to Freedom Knife Shop instead; you’ll save a ton of money. I just wish someone had told me about it before I overpaid for mine. 😅”
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