Tool handles - which do you prefer?

[DWSmith]

T-handle, D-handle, or long straight handle; which is right for you and why?

[Bigmallly]

Depends on the tool Dan. A spade or fork I prefer a D handle as I can grip it with one hand. With the long handled bulb planter I prefer a T handle as I need to twist it.

[veggiechicken]

I usually need both hands on a spade or fork for leverage so either handle suits me - as long as the D handle is large enough for 2 hands with space for comfort. I prefer a border fork/spade too as its smaller - so easier to manage - I'm only little
No handle for rake and hoe and the longer the better for greater reach.

EDIT - I don't mean "No handle" at all - that would be silly...............or do I

Awww - you know what I mean, just a stick thingy

[Bren In Pots]

I like T ones for spades and forks then long handles for everything else just because they feel comfy to use.

[sequoia]

D handle for me, as I think they are stronger having 2 fixed points as opposed to 1.

[Deano's "Diggin It"]

D handle here too! Border fork n spade much more preferred as there are much lighter to use, and less more prone to fatigue using long term! and totally agree T handles are best for such as bulb planters!

And I love a "Stick Thingy" for much more others!

[Penellype]

D handles for me - I find that T handles manage to find their way into my coat pockets and rip them, although to be fair this mainly happens when I am forking manure out of a barrow having mucked out my horses. I've ruined many a good coat this way, so I avoid T handles if I can.

[Bal]

I prefer D handles as I feel I can get better leverage from them.

[kathyd]

Over here there aren't many garden tools with either D or T handles, just a long stick thingy . Impossible to use! And no border sizes either. I hate them! Lol . There are some UK brands slowly appearing on the market though, so things is looking up.

[roitelet]

Long handles for spades and shovels, once you learn to use them they make digging much easier and D handles for forks.

[PyreneesPlot]

D handles here, too for forks.

I too end up with T handles munching pockets, so don't like them much. Straight handles would be nice with just a tiny stop on the end as I tend to fall off the end of them

And ideally it needs to be wood. We have FiL's ancient old fork and it is lovely and smooth to use, even without gloves.