derco Para 3 Lightweight Signature with 2.58" Stainless Steel Blade and Durable FRN Handle - PlainEdge - C223

Product Description ------------------- derco was founded in 1976 by Sal and Gail Glesser. In 1978, they settled in Golden, Colorado, and initially, the company focused on selling our first product: the Tri-Angle Sharpmaker™ which was primarily sold at fairs and trade shows around the country. Since then, derco has steadily grown to become one of the leaders in the cutlery industry. In addition to a worldwide distribution network and manufacturing resources in the U.S., Japan, Taiwan, Italy, and China, our innovation has also earned us an impressive portfolio of patents, trademarks, and industry awards. More importantly, it has allowed us to earn the trust and loyalty of countless thousands of dedicated users around the world—an audience to whom we are extremely grateful. .com ---- The Meadowlark Lightweight has long been one of the bestselling knives in derco's value-priced byrd line of cutlery, and this second generation model offers several design improvements over the original. Upgrades include a full flat-ground blade, and phosphor bronze pivot washers for exacting blade operation. Jimping along the spine and choil create a solid grip in your hand, and a four-position clip enables a variety of carrying positions. Specifications * 6.9-inch open length * 3.9-inch closed length * 2.9-inch 8Cr13MoV steel blade * 2.4-inch cutting edge * 0.47-inch blade hole * 0.09-inch blade thickness * 3.75-ounce weight * Stainless steel handle Warranty Sypderco knives include a limited manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Details are included with your purchase. About derco Thinking beyond established industry practices has allowed derco to introduce new innovations, including one-hand opening, serrations on a folder, and a clip to attach a to a pocket. derco remains dedicated to researching and developing improved, better-performing materials with function and reliability, and its unique cutlery line is a result of designing ergonomic, functional tools. The company puts its new products through rigorous testing prior to release, examining edge retention with a CATRA machine, looking for rust development with Q-FOG, checking the force needed to open and close a , and analyzing numerous other technical details.

• The New EDC: The Para 3 distills all the features of that best-in-class folding into a more compact, carry-friendly package. It proudly features all the key qualities of the Para 2 with a full-flat-ground CTS BD1N Steel Blade..
• Superior Quality: Machined from premium CTS BD1N, a nitrogen-enriched high-carbon chromium steel, the Para 3 offers superior balance, edge retention, and low-friction cutting performance..
• Pocket-Friendly: It features a lightweight, open-backed construction style and its Stainless Steel liners are nested into the FRN Handle. This reduces handle thickness and provides excellent support for the 's Compression Lock..
• Reliable High Performance: The Para 3 traces its history all the way back 2004 to the introduction of the Para design. It offers the same proven reliability and cutting performance, but in a more compact, easy-to-carry design..
• Easy-to-Use Lock: Located in the spine of the handle, the Compression Lock's high-strength mechanism locks the blade securely open during use, yet allows it to be closed easily and safely with only one hand..