1678 J. Moxon I. i. 16 You must dip your Handle-hand, and mount your end hand a little.
1895 G. A. Sala (1896) 237 Practised hands slant the pan downwards from the handle, taking care, however, that the best of the fire is beneath the upper or handle hand.
2009 J. K. Haverington 36 Extend the handle hand out to arms length and at the same time be pulling the draw-string tight.