Spyderco Para 3 LW Scale — Hunter Orange Cerakote
Spyderco Para 3 LW Scale — Hunter Orange Cerakote - Flow Path is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Delivery and Shipping
All orders ship via USPS within 2 days of purchase.
Pre-orders will have a specified wait time.
Description
Description
Safety orange. Loud on purpose. For people who don't want to lose their knife in the field, on the workbench, or in the gear pile.
Ditch the FRN. Unlock the Para 3 LW. The Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight is an EDC staple, but the factory fiberglass-reinforced nylon (FRN) handles don’t do justice to the legendary compression lock. Our CNC-machined aluminum scales replace the cheap feel of FRN with rigid, premium metal structure—giving you the solid feel of a standard Para 3 without ruining the lightweight design.
Machining for the Para 3 LW demands highly complex, tight-tolerance pocketing to correctly house the nested compression lock. Spyderco builds the knife with FRN scales over a thin internal liner; ours are linerless, so a precision phosphor bronze washer ships with every set to take that liner’s place. We machine the scales in-house from solid 6061-T6 aluminum billet so those internal geometries accommodate the dual-washer setup exactly. The result is a perfect drop-in fit, a dead-centered blade, and that signature drop-shut compression lock action right out of the box — all for 0.20 oz over stock.
The Aimfront Advantage:
- Material: CNC-machined Billet 6061-T6 Aluminum
- Finish: Hunter Orange Cerakote (H-Series, oven-cured ceramic)
- Pattern: Flow Path 3D contouring for secure grip and smooth pocket deployment
- Compatibility: Fits Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight ONLY. Will not fit the standard G10 Para 3.
- Hardware: Utilizes OEM hardware along with an additional phosphor bronze washer (included)
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Great looking scale with awesome feel, a well made upgrade versus the original frn scales
Hi Alex, we're thrilled to hear you love the look and feel of the Slate Blue scales! Thanks for sharing your positive experience.
Beautiful scales. Knife feels much more solid and less flexible in hand now. Also feels better balanced. Pivot screw has less torque than I think it should need for drop shut action but blue loctite should hold them in place. Very pleased with purchase knife is beautiful now.
Hi Benny, we’re thrilled to hear you’re pleased with the new scales and how they’ve enhanced your knife. Thanks for sharing your experience!
A small dab of Loctite should keep the pivot screw securely in place. I’ve found that during installation, the pivot screw generally requires only a minimal amount of torque, so I typically add a small dab of Loctite to help prevent it from backing out over time.
Just installed my 3rd set of Aimfront Para 3 LW scales. They are light, sturdy, and correct all the typical problems one might see in a Para 3 LW. They are also stunning! Thank you, Aimfront.
Thank you so much for your continued support and kind words! I am thrilled to hear you love the scales and that they enhance your Para 3 LW experience. Wow! 3rd set... Thank you for your business.
The added rigidity completely transformed the detent, lockup, and overall action of my Para 3 LW. It feels so good now that I can’t stop fidgeting with it. Lockup is extremely solid with zero play in any direction.
I also really like the color and shape of the scales. Surprisingly, they’re more comfortable in my hand than the factory FRN scales, which I already thought were very ergonomic. Very happy with these and I highly recommend them.
Hi Peter, we're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the new scales and the improved feel of your Para 3 LW! Thanks for recommending us and sharing your positive experience. Happy fidgeting!
This is my 2nd set of Aimfront scales for the Para 3 LW. It corrects all the problems typical of the Para 3 LW, adds very little weight, and gives the knife a very solid feel in hand. A+! I like these so much I bought a 3rd set in Slate Blue.
Thank you for the feedback and the continued support. Customer feedback drives the direction of our small business and helps us to be headed in the right direction. Thank you!
As far as I was concerned, my Para 3 LW in M390 was broken, the blade wasn't centered, there was ridiculous blade play, and it wasn't drop shut. With these scales, those problems are gone. The knife looks great, feels solid, and still only weighs 2.61 oz. I have only 2 nitpicks. When open, the lockbar is about 65% engaged, I would prefer about 35%. Also, please come out with more colors, I have 2 more Para 3 LW's to do.
Really appreciate the detailed review. Glad the scales helped clean up the build and made the Para 3 LW feel the way it should.
Perfect in every way. Very happy customer!
Thank you — really appreciate the review. Glad you’re happy with the Para 3 LW scales.
These scales excellent! They transform the lightweight para 3 from a budget feel to an ultra premium sturdy knife. The fitment is perfect and the added washer centered my knife perfectly. Also the Ceracote seems to be done very well and is holding up fine. I will definitely be buying another pair for some of my other LW Para 3’s once they have some more Ceracote colors available!
Really appreciate the detailed review. Glad the scales helped clean up the build and made the Para 3 LW feel the way it should.
This is my second pair of aim front scales and all I can say is they are hands-down, the best lightweight Spyderco pair three scales on the market, they fit better than the other guys they feel better than the other guys, and the action is better than the other guys, great American made product and great CS
I found AimFront with an online search, their prices were lower than their competitors (while still being made in America) and wanted to give them a shot. Turns out that was a great decision as the Para 3 LW scales were a fantastic fit with no blade play, great lockup, and nice centering (way better than factory Para 3 LW single washer scales). Would highly recommend these scales at the $80 price point!
The quality and craftsmanship is impeccable. Everything fits and operates like a Swiss watch. These scales are must have for any Para 3 owner.
These scales improve the action so much that I can sincerely say that out of my 30 or so para3 that these two knifes with Aimfront scales have far superior action and balance.
After having an issue with the first set I received, they replaced them for me. The new set works great with a smooth action and good lock up. The customer service provided was excellent, would never hesitate to work with them again.
Exceeded by expectations. Not only did not take away any flex in the original scale design, the knife is way more flickable. Like butter.
Thank you, really appreciate you taking the time to leave this. Glad you’re happy with the Para 3 LW scales, especially the quality.
Completely changed the Para 3 LW Salt into something special. The action and sound of employment is music to the ears. Perfect centering now without trying to adjust the original single washer setup. Pure joy.
The fit and finish are perfect. Just what I wanted. Thank you.
Love hearing this type of feedback James. Feel free to reach out with anything question. Thank you for your business!
Excellent product for a great price!
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Enjoy your Para 3 LW Scale!
Arrived as advertised
Thank you for your feedback!!!
Great scales, beautifully designed, and awesome cerakote job. I only wish there was a little bit more of a palm swell like the original scales.
Thank you! We’re glad to hear you’re happy with the design and Cerakote finish. We also appreciate the feedback on the palm swell. We intentionally kept the profile fairly slim and lightweight, but we completely understand preferring a little more contour through the palm. Feedback like this is helpful as we continue developing future designs. Thanks again for supporting Aimfront!
Arrived as advertised.
Thank you for your review!
First time buyer of these aimfront scales… I’m blown away with the quality, fit, finish, ergos and overall product… eagerly anticipating some Pm2 scales or additional models… Pure 🤌🏽 #usadope
Thank you, really appreciate the feedback and the kind words. Glad you’re happy with the Para 3 LW scales. Currently working on the PM2 LW and very excited to release it.
Awesome scales to strengthen the knife as well as give it a better feel in the hand. Still lightweight but more substantial. The scales were easy to install by following the video. The texture (Flow Path) is perfect for grip and comfort. The shape just naturally fits my hand. Thanks Steve and AIMFRONT for a quality product at a very fair price. I highly recommend these scales.
Thank you — I really appreciate the thoughtful review. Glad the Para 3 LW scales gave it that more substantial feel while still keeping it lightweight, and great to hear the Flow Path texture and install video worked well for you.
Fantastic product! These scales transformed the knife for the better in every way. The color is awesome, the fit is perfect, and they feel incredibly durable. I couldn’t be happier with the upgrade. Highly recommend.
Thank you — really appreciate you taking the time to leave this. Glad the Para 3 LW scales came through on fit, finish, and feel.
