>>415381>"Grip"IMO if you need to wrap a tool handle with tape to be able to hold it securely, something is seriously wrong with its design.
That adze handle in OPs pic looks ok-ish, the drawknife handles look pretty poor as they seem to lack proper taper.
>Also, easy identification of who owns the tool. It is(or at least was) pretty common with axes.I don't know man, why not just put your name / initials on it?
>pic related