I know this style of handle isn't real exciting to look at but they are very ergonomic and easy to use, plus it was only $7. The original knot was pretty useless so I replaced it with a 22mm TGN synthetic. If you look closely at the before picture you can see that the base didn't fit snugly in the handle, it actually popped right out when I pried on it a little. The handle is full of a plaster like substance that had split causing the base to push away from the handle. A little smoothing of the surface and some silicone adhesive and it is solid and snug as new. The letters didn't take the Testors paint very well because they are so shallow, but no big deal since they don't really show. Before: After: