Do you slip your wrist through (or thumb) and hang onto a thin rope. What happened to the handle?
612116
The handle is simply the rope looped around at the end, so you can adjust the handle to be whatever size you prefer by slipping the rope through the black sleeve at the end of the rope. If you do not want to have a handle, the size of the loop won't matter and if you do want to have a handle, you adjust the loop to your preference. I hope that helps. The ropes are very durable and a good weight.
612117
The loop is sizable to whatever size needed. I found it less likely to be pulled out of my grip than a handle.
609110
I just studied mine to be sure. If anything there is a very slight upward bend. Very slight. It feels very secure in my hand and is easy to walk with. When you are pressing on the handle as you walk that slight upward bend gives me more stability because the end of the grip could move down a bit with the pressure you apply as you walk.
317256
The handle had not done that with me. It has a locking ring that keeps it in place.This is a great machine and I'm glad I bought it.
1795452
It's on the handle, just where you would logically touch it with your thumb. Very convenient!
236726
It has a screw in front that tightens a grip. There is also a wrist strap that can be used, to wrap around it, as a back-up.
2217416
You must un-screw the neck. The neck is what the rope is tied to,RegardsAPW
2131217
there is a small tiny slot on the inside handle. use a small flat head screwdriver to push into the slot which will release a catch and while holding it in pull the handle off. sometimes it is very tight but be persistent and the handle will come off. then reverse the handle and push back on.
203995
I find that once you tighten the ends, they don't move. The screw controls a wire that tightens and loosens around the grip squeezing the black "finger" and grip to the bar. In my opinion, I woun't want to change it often. On the other hand, it isn't that much longer than what I had before I replaced my old grip.
54889
Yep. Note: Be careful picking this unit up to move it. The handle is really not deep enough for your fingers and it falls from your hand easily. I just dropped mine this morning. Use two hands or make sure you have a good grip.
2039717
I'd say it depends on your wrapping method when you weave your grip but the handle itself is basically just the tang. Its fairly short (not more than a palm) and it's basically the thickness and width of the blade. You might want to test out your chord as well because the machete's smooth finish might cause your grip to slip unless you have a nice tight knotting. Although potentially gunky, you might also want to consider cutting a base of tennis racket grip foam tape and then wrapping that if you plan on wielding the blade in sweeping continuous movements, rather than controlled single swipes. Mine has just the chord it came with and it feels pretty good. I've also been sharpening the blade considerably to keep a fine edge.
1123914
Yes. There are tutorials online to show you how to shorten it -- cut the hook off and reset the hook with the tool provided. The rope tightens like a chinese finger trap --if you push back on it to loosen it, it will come out.
934699
The handle is non-slip. It's a plastic material w/striations in it which help your grip. It has a loop for a belt, albeit not very thick built.
1966984
You might think that from the picture, but no, the rope goes through a ratcheted pulley, i.e. you pull it down to set the tension and it stays in place. It also has a safety feature that causes the pulley to slip if you set the tension too high. I highly recommend it for its comfort and ease of use (versus the type that use 30 lb bags of water to set the tension). One drawback - I'm tall (6'4") and because of how far the tension mechanism hangs down, I basically have to sit on the floor when hooking it to a door to get it to work properly.
1564061
there is a screw mechanism on the standard hook handles,untwist the hooks and add the new nylon straps....it is just that easy,they work,I haven't use the standard hook handles since I have received the nylon handles,easier to get a better and tighter grip.
303323
The handle just snap off by lifting it from the bottom and pull back. Its just like a clip on type of function. It holds really good strong. Its a great little machine, it works very well for it size.
768873
Wrap the strap around the handlebar and push it into the slot. It'll just stop there instead of just passing through. You have to keep a little pressure by pushing on the strap with one hand while you use the other hand to turn the allen screw clockwise until it starts pulling through, then keep turning until it's tight.
173540
I wear it weak side but pushed a little forward so I can draw with my dominant hand also. I sinks down some once on your belt and the handle has not ben an issue.