When my 40 year old Craftsman burned out, I turned to Amazing Amazon for a solution. I found this B&D and since it had good reviews, I decided to chance it. Not only did it meet my expectations, it beat them. It slices through thick wire-grass like it was butter. The handle is very comfortable, long enough to accommodate my 6'2" frame, and angled just right to where my arms were at a natural position. Assembly was a breeze, and took less time to assemble than to read the directions. If it had a place to hold a beer, it would be perfect!