What are the types of handles and their styles

Hi Coach, I was wondering if you could tell me the types of handles and their characteristics? E.g., the difference between a flared and a straight handle, and things like that?

Thanks, Andrew 

Hi Andrew,

There are straight, flared and anatomic handles.  They are just for personal comfort.  Some people feel like one is better for attacking and one for defending.  I don't feel that is the case.