Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Overall Quality
Cons: Ease of Opening
Good for what it is
I don't think this knife would be for everyone, but if you're looking for a lightweight, medium-sized slicer, the Pattadese is excellent. The blade is thin and comes to an acute point, so it's not going to stand up to a lot of abuse, but it's perfect for small, precise work. The handle has a comfortable shape and is just the right size for my medium-large hands to get a full four-fingered grip without overlapping the little flaired portion at the end of the handle. The G10 scales are milled smooth, which means they aren't as grippy as they would be with some texture, but again, this isn't the knife you would want to reach for in a driving rain storm on your deep wilderness survival hike, and even smooth G10 provides a pretty solid grip, so I'm fine with a little decreased function in exchange for style. Ultimately, the Pattadese is a heavy-duty gentleman's knife or a light duty work knife, and so far it's performed very well in those roles. It's hard to go wrong with full flat ground, Spyderco heat-treated M390. The only minor complaint I have with this knife is that the when its closed the Spyderhole, and the corresponding notch in the handle that allows access to the liner lock, are located somewhat farther down the handle than on most Spyderco designs. Also, the handle covers the hole slightly when the blade is closed. These two things make it harder than usual to get one's middle finger underneath the blade for a spydie flick blade deployment, which is the most fun way to fidget with a Spyderco. And I expect my knives to function as fidget toys as well as tools.
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