Is the handle Rubber or wood? I just purchased the 6" version and the handle was rubber. I thought I wouldn't like it, but I did...
1861963
The handle is wood and is just what I need. I'm a wood carver and clamps hold down the vise.
1086496
the handle is ABS plastic. very durable but a little narrow for my big hand.
2174301
Mine is white painted wood - seems very strong. But I just noticed on the current product description that it says "Sturdy steel handle". So maybe it's been changed since I got mine last October.
1367372
I believe that the handle is made of wood. The only joint is where the head and handle screw onto one another. Once tightened by.hand, the joint stays intact.
115330
The handle is wood, press fit into the aluminum base. the aluminum is dimpled into the wood. It would be possible to loosen and remove the wood handle and install a longer wood handle or even find some aluminum tubing that fit snuggly over the wood and extend it that way. It might be easier to find a tool with a longer handle but if you can't it would be possible to modify this one.
1227193
The handle is aluminum. There are some other plastic parts, but they are durable. I have used one on my wood floors for a year.
1229825
It is not "rubbery". It is hard "as plastic". Just remember that rubber is plastic, but I guess I know what you mean.
1816781
It's not rubber. It's a synthetic plastic like material. It's very high quality.
2278861
The handle is sort of rubberized and I think the blade is just molded inside of it. Very sturdy, I have cut down trees with it.
1730532
My handles are actually quite lighter due to the handles being made of the American Oak. It isn't a negative thing to me. I like it much more than the bold yellow color.
756070
I haven't been bothered by the handle length.My first one so I just accepted it and got to like it.The slippery handle was a problem.Someone on line suggested wrapping a couple of rubber bands around handle.Worked great.In fact the resulting wider grip is also a plus for me.
108545
The handle is rubberized and offers great grip. Not sure if there is plastic under it though.
1965930
I'm not sure as to the specific type of wood. What I can say however is that the shovel is surprisingly lightweight, if that is the concern. Visually, it looks no different from any other wooden shovel handle.
838635
Yes Rubber handle and the shaft goes thru so you can use hammer on it without damage and they are made by Mayhew in USA!
1993696
The coffee pot we received did not have a wood handle. It had a black "Plastic' (some sort of plastic/Silicone) handle. It works well on the gas range we have. We also use it on top of our wood stove. with no problems
1793612
I'm 5'6" and the 28" X25 works quite well for me. Soft wood like alder splits like it isn't even there. Harder wood like douglas fir may take a couple of whacks. The X25 feels pretty top heavy since the handle has very little weight. I wouldn't want it to be any longer since I think it would be harder to precisely control the point of impact.
959367
These shears have a black rubber handle, unfortunately. I was expecting the wood handles as well. Despite being disappointed at the handles, these shears are brilliant and disassemble very easily for washing.