I was glad to be able to get one of these before they sell out, I’m always late to the party. Love the neutral color of the scales and I don’t mind the wire clip. Glad they did the stonewash finish. I wish Spyderco offered more models with stonewash rather than having to wait for a SR. Great video! Happy holidays.
I have been provided this a couple times now. Appreciate you letting me know and I will have to check that out now. Doesn't bother me too much! Merry Christmas!
Just purchased the G-10 version of this knife as the LW was out of stock. So still a win in my book! For anyone wondering. DLT and BHQ still have the G-10 version in stock for $215
Merry Christmas, Zach🎄 I don’t mind wire clips. 15V isn’t for me as I steer clear of very reactive steels. Even in Doody’s dry climate his got tiny rust spots. Are you swapping the scales for the Stevie scales?
Howdy El Cap!! Merry Christmas! I am thinking some scales might be good, but I almost want to keep it stock scales and maybe just do a stonewashed Ti clip. But now you mention the Stevie scales......
Perfectly understandable on the aversion to rust but i live out on the west coast (Vancouver Island) and i have had no issues with rust on any 15V ive owned. Ive had my 15v manix for 6 months and carried it a few times a week. There has been no rust and i have only waxed the blade once
Its a dream mate. It takes that beautiful tool steel edge that bites all day and it doesn't freakin stop. I know maxamet is sharper in use but 15V dulls at a predictable rate instead of microchips like maxamet/rex 121. The microjimbo in 15V with a hollow grind should be the slicest of the lot
I've been carrying a benchmade for 2024, im going with my spyderco fully serrated Rockjumper for 2025. I'm really digging this model, but no more knives for right now. I'd like to get some pocket time with the ones I have. I really like that wire clip. Fine, I'll order one, i just ordered one from DLT. Keep it stock
I’ve only had 1 Para 3 lw the was real close to center. Two other would look straight, until I released the compression lock. Still a good knife, but I prefer G-10. Great color!
Open it up my man and clean it. If you have more than one knife you better know how to do this. I don't care how knives come out of box centered or not. Open her up. If you want even better action just buy some AWT scales.
Merry Christmas! That's great steel. I thought I had it pretty good with the S45vn, but CPM15v beats it everywhere but corrosion resistance. And since I managed to get a Spyderco AUS8A black coated Delica to rust one summer in Louisiana, I definitely lean towards corrosion resistance.
Here in Bossier City, The 15v is alien quality steel….just keep it oiled periodically….it will last for your great grandkids….not kidding….edge retention is almost unbelievable…😊
Merry Xmas! I tell myself I'm waiting for the g10 version but I look at my other 5 pm3 lw and g10. Maybe a seconds if I ever run into one.😅 Thanks for sharing. Upgrade the pocket clip. It's useful, but we are all about styling! Wouldn't it be cool if they have an aftermarket steel clip that would patina.
You need to get a second washer to get perfect center. Old Dad taught me that one. I don't have a Para 3 yet, but I'll skip this one since I live in Alabama, the Humidity Capitol of the US.
I'd take an "off center" FRN Spydie any day over an absolute-B-to readjust off center Golden-G10 model. The FRN restricting the blade path wears away unlike linnered G10. But Golden actually does a quality control/factory seconds program Seki has some wonky bevels
Mine started out like that too, just flip the shit out of it and it will break in. You can also color the lock face with a no.2 pencil periodically while it’s breaking in and it should help quite a bit.
$123 at National Knives…free shipping and no tax…:)….log in or make an account and it will discount from 153 to 123….its the deal of the century….from a thousand amount knife collector over 50 years😊
Thanks
Thank you! 🤙🏼
I was glad to be able to get one of these before they sell out, I’m always late to the party.
Love the neutral color of the scales and I don’t mind the wire clip. Glad they did the stonewash finish. I wish Spyderco offered more models with stonewash rather than having to wait for a SR.
Great video! Happy holidays.
Stonewash FTW!
Great video and Merry Christmas! The reason that the blade centering is off is because the Para 3s only come with one washer.
I have been provided this a couple times now. Appreciate you letting me know and I will have to check that out now. Doesn't bother me too much! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Like the 15v but need more corrosion resistance thn it offers. Bought a Para 2 in S90v instead.
Just purchased the G-10 version of this knife as the LW was out of stock. So still a win in my book! For anyone wondering. DLT and BHQ still have the G-10 version in stock for $215
Yep, I got one and I would also get the Lynch clip...you can swap back and forth.
The only 15v I do t have is the Manix-2...for now.😊
Great knife, not a wire clip fan switched all of mine to Lynch deep carries. Merry Christmas Zach!!
Nice another vote for the Lynch upgrade. Thanks Brian! Merry Christmas!
I love mine. Gonna replace scales anyway but the blade is so perfect i love it. Great edge and im hoping to get my edge on it fairly easily
Got one from DLT should be here tomorrow looking for scales for it. Leaning towards AWT have them on another Para 3 with Lynch clip love the setup.
Very fun! AWT makes some great scales! Excited yours is almost in hand!
Merry Christmas, Zach🎄
I don’t mind wire clips.
15V isn’t for me as I steer clear of very reactive steels. Even in Doody’s dry climate his got tiny rust spots. Are you swapping the scales for the Stevie scales?
Howdy El Cap!! Merry Christmas! I am thinking some scales might be good, but I almost want to keep it stock scales and maybe just do a stonewashed Ti clip. But now you mention the Stevie scales......
Perfectly understandable on the aversion to rust but i live out on the west coast (Vancouver Island) and i have had no issues with rust on any 15V ive owned. Ive had my 15v manix for 6 months and carried it a few times a week. There has been no rust and i have only waxed the blade once
Merry Christmas, Zach and Mrs. Zach. 🎅🎄🤶🏻
Thank you Mike! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Zach thank you for all the videos and all the cool knives you've shown have a great day brother
Thank you Top Dog! Hope you enjoyed your Christmas!! 🤙🏼
Looks good. Merry Christmas
Thank you Malice! Merry Christmas!
sweet blade & Merry Christmas Zach 🎅 🎄
Thanks for checking it out! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Zach! That's an awesome pickup - looking forward to 15V performance opinions. Never laid eyes on it let alone cut with it.
Merry Christmas to you too! I'll let you know soon how it performs. Just got it cutting today.
Its a dream mate. It takes that beautiful tool steel edge that bites all day and it doesn't freakin stop. I know maxamet is sharper in use but 15V dulls at a predictable rate instead of microchips like maxamet/rex 121. The microjimbo in 15V with a hollow grind should be the slicest of the lot
Awesome Zach , Merry Christmas Brother ! Wire Clip Fan !
You as well Brother! 🤙🏼 Merry Christmas! Okay wire clip vote tallied!
Great knife all around. Wire clip is my favorite. Steel seems like a winner. FRN wasn't my first choice but they are growing on me.
I've been carrying a benchmade for 2024, im going with my spyderco fully serrated Rockjumper for 2025. I'm really digging this model, but no more knives for right now. I'd like to get some pocket time with the ones I have. I really like that wire clip. Fine, I'll order one, i just ordered one from DLT. Keep it stock
Looking forward to getting mine!
Merry Christmas! Still gotta find the spiderco that calls my name... that 15v sounds intriguing.
Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to y'all.
You're Welcome Ed! Merry Christmas!
I highly recommend the MXG clips…..best by far….try it and you’ll enjoy deep carry and solid connection
Okay Groovy! 🤙🏼
Hey Zach! I have to try a 15v Spyderco! Thanks for sharing and greetings from Austria. Hope you are doing well
The steel is pretty nice, just needs a little TLC to keep it looking good. Appreciate you checking it out and enjoy the rest of your week!
Merry Christmas 🎄 Zach hope you are having a great one
Thank you Scott! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Zach
Merry Christmas Joe!
I’ve only had 1 Para 3 lw the was real close to center. Two other would look straight, until I released the compression lock. Still a good knife, but I prefer G-10. Great color!
Got mine yesterday and it has the worst action of any knife I’ve gotten in years so now I need scales and a washer to make it work without two hands
Oh wow that is not good. Mine was a little off, but had great action. Maybe your dealer could swap it out if they have anymore in stock.
Open it up my man and clean it. If you have more than one knife you better know how to do this. I don't care how knives come out of box centered or not. Open her up. If you want even better action just buy some AWT scales.
@ new scales and washers are the plan just glad the problems aren’t with the actual blade probably would’ve upgraded it anyway
Mine was great out the box but my Rex 121 was horrible when it arrived . So I agree it does happen.
Merry Christmas!
That's great steel. I thought I had it pretty good with the S45vn, but CPM15v beats it everywhere but corrosion resistance.
And since I managed to get a Spyderco AUS8A black coated Delica to rust one summer in Louisiana, I definitely lean towards corrosion resistance.
Oh I bet the humidity does a number on those steels!! The S45VN is a good one you got! Thanks for checking it out and Merry Christmas BFVgnr!
Here in Bossier City, The 15v is alien quality steel….just keep it oiled periodically….it will last for your great grandkids….not kidding….edge retention is almost unbelievable…😊
Merry Xmas! I tell myself I'm waiting for the g10 version but I look at my other 5 pm3 lw and g10. Maybe a seconds if I ever run into one.😅 Thanks for sharing. Upgrade the pocket clip. It's useful, but we are all about styling! Wouldn't it be cool if they have an aftermarket steel clip that would patina.
Yes, a steel patina clip would be pretty rad!! Thanks Napster and I hope you run into a 2nd of this fun 15V! Merry Christmas!
❤ 👏🏻 awesome video and that's a good looking one. 🎄
Thanks Justin! Merry Christmas!
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Cool spider knife
You need to get a second washer to get perfect center. Old Dad taught me that one. I don't have a Para 3 yet, but I'll skip this one since I live in Alabama, the Humidity Capitol of the US.
Ahh great idea! Thank you! Yeah definitely one that would get some wild patina where you live!
I live in Georgia and my cruwear has been fine. 15v may have more corrosion issues though.
@@1vitabrevisI don't have trouble with Maxamet or D2 but I'm a fanatic about keeping clean blades but, given the choice, I go stainless.
I'd take an "off center" FRN Spydie any day over an absolute-B-to readjust off center Golden-G10 model. The FRN restricting the blade path wears away unlike linnered G10. But Golden actually does a quality control/factory seconds program Seki has some wonky bevels
Thanks for the look Zach, merry Christmas to you and yours from barbie and i.
Merry Christmas to you both!! 🎄New year coming in hot!
Very Kool
Still one was at REC, but be quick
Maybe a full build Scales and Blue Hardwear from Rockscales!?!?
OH man that is a full fun build to consider! Thanks TK Merry Christmas!
I'm can't wait for the yojimbo 15v.
I saw some "coming soon" spots for it!
A Spyderco on Zach’s Channel? 😱 haha I’m really interested on this version
It’s a good one! 🤙🏼 Yes, we got one without wings to share! Merry Christmas JR!
Thanks for sharing Zach. Merry Christmas. Take care.
You're Welcome Marco! Merry Christmas!
love spydies #DSKFS
Mine has Horrible lock stick ..tried adjusting pivot and stop pin with no luck…super bummer
Oh no. Hit up your dealer to get it traded out asap!
Mine started out like that too, just flip the shit out of it and it will break in. You can also color the lock face with a no.2 pencil periodically while it’s breaking in and it should help quite a bit.
Mine had the same and it's already going away after one day
@@georgespicer907 lucky! I’m a week in, still bad. The harder I flick open, the worse it sticks
They've been having alot of issues with this one
#DSKFS
It's crazy that they charge almost 300 Euros for them here in the EU.
That is a big up charge!
@zachstuff It really is. It's what keeps me from buying my first Spyderco. The K390 stuff was cheaper, but it's not available anymore.
Thats the most desirable para 3 lw.
I think so Dane!! Appreciate you checking it out and hope you enjoyed your week so far!
@zachstuff mine 15v will arriwe next year 🙂.
B U tiful Knife…. Luv it!!!
I got mine from national knives for $136.84 today! Im stoked!!🎉
I can’t remember the last time I got a USA made Spyderco that didn’t have poor blade centering 😑
Mine have been mostly good. This one it sounds like I need a washer to straighten the blade centering.
Those wire clips are garbage!
$123 at National Knives…free shipping and no tax…:)….log in or make an account and it will discount from 153 to 123….its the deal of the century….from a thousand amount knife collector over 50 years😊
Crazy good deal!