This hook has a little different handle, and a lot of people like them. The handle is plastic with a lot of grip. It's narrow at the front, and there's an edge to push against. The handle length is about 7 cm or 2 3/4 inches. This one has a large hook, good for wide cut or primitive-style hooking. The handle is less than 2 cm wide, so should mail as an over-sized letter within Canada.