I've had a tough time 2 weeks of thinking of a new tutorial-essay, then my brain answered the call. "What length should the graver and handle be while being used?"
In my extensive 22,000 photo library, I've found the photo's that assist me in my teaching.
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The thumb, forefinger and middle finger grasp the shaft of the handle. The remaining 2 fingers actually hold the balance of the wooden handle. This alone culminates in a very secure holding pattern.
You can now easily see where the fingers are aligned.
The length of the cutting area of the blade is essential in knowing where the fingers should be placed.
The graver blade while it is in the handle, should not be any longer than seen in this photograph.
This is the answer to the question of this tutorial essay.
For safety reasons, I suggest wearing a protective 'thumb-guard'. There is a great tendency to rest the sharp blade against your tender skin and cause cuts.
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