Nate designs his handles to be comfortable without gloves (but you can, of course, use them with gloves).Good to hear.
I havent had a chance to put it to use yet, so im glad to hear what you say.
I bet it will also feel better with my work gloves on too
Keep in mind that the BC handle has several different hand positions built into it.
While you can hold it with the swell in the palm of your hand, for me, the hand position with the bottom of my hand socked up against the flared end, is the power position for chopping hard. It feels very secure in use, without needing a death grip.
This means my hand doesn't get tired as quickly from holding it and my arm doesn't get tired as quickly from swinging it, as that position generates a deep bite without having to try to 'muscle' the swing.
The forward grip is where I choke up on the grip, getting me closer to the COB (Center Of Balance). This grip gives more control for snap cuts for smaller stuff (brush, small limbs etc.). I don't know if I ever have my hand centered on the handle.
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