A handle for a hand held tool which includes a main body portion adapted to engage an elongate tool element and a rotatable portion disposed behind the main body portion. The rotatable portion of the handle may be rotated relative to the main body portion of the handle without imparting rotational movement to the elongate tool element. The rotatable portion of the handle includes a digit acceptance opening for insertion of one or more fingers by the operator so as to maintain contact between the hand of the operator and the handle during use of the tool.