Earlier this year I was invited by the MMC to take part in a "customer satisfaction" survey of Trad owners. One of the remarks I made concerned the naff plastic handle. It does not bother me that it looks like something from a Morris Marina (and that is probably its origin), but I worry about its durability, especially because the release mechanism is stiff even after regular use.

I am sure that a stronger metal handle of the same design and size must be available...