I agree with the others. I think it looks awkward to me as well. I watched the video earlier and was no sure about cutting myself. In the video the demonstrator mentioned that one could grip the front with your fingers, but I would be afraid I would somehow cut myself. Several years ago one of the quilters in our group cut her finger using the standard rotary cutter and needed several stitches, since then I have been extremely careful when cutting. I have a good habit of snapping the button on mine when I get ready to put it down. I've noticed most of my fellow quilters don't seem to do this, but I try to be very careful to remember do this, now it is automatic. don't have little ones around, to pick up he cuter, but I could pick it up with the blade exposed and cut myself. I doubt if I would spend any money on a palm cutter.