mkriggen Senior Member Joined Mar 7, 2013 Messages 1,349 Reaction score 0 Jun 25, 2013 #1 Does the tapering most wa handles have serve any purpose beyond apperance?:scratchhead:
Dream Burls Senior Member Joined May 12, 2012 Messages 1,505 Reaction score 0 Jun 25, 2013 #2 The obvious answer is that it helps maintain a grip when the handle gets slippery. Other that that, I'll leave to the experts.
The obvious answer is that it helps maintain a grip when the handle gets slippery. Other that that, I'll leave to the experts.
B bkdc Senior Member Joined Jun 22, 2012 Messages 621 Reaction score 15 Jun 25, 2013 #3 It just looks cooler, and that's enough for me. Unless you want a slightly narrower grip but want to balance weight toward the end.
It just looks cooler, and that's enough for me. Unless you want a slightly narrower grip but want to balance weight toward the end.
L Lefty Canada's Sharpest Lefty Joined Mar 31, 2011 Messages 6,477 Reaction score 9 Jun 25, 2013 #4 I find a taper to be necessary with handles, in terms of comfort. If there isn't a taper, then the handles feel bulky and clumsy.
I find a taper to be necessary with handles, in terms of comfort. If there isn't a taper, then the handles feel bulky and clumsy.
stevenStefano Senior Member Joined May 7, 2011 Messages 1,459 Reaction score 41 Location Norn Iron Jun 25, 2013 #5 Yeah I'd say it's pretty useful because it makes the handle a little more comfortable. It also sort of looks wrong if there's no taper
Yeah I'd say it's pretty useful because it makes the handle a little more comfortable. It also sort of looks wrong if there's no taper