This is the second Knot a Leash I’ve purchased for my Springer Spaniel, and only because she chewed on it as a puppy and 5 years later the rope was finally unraveling on the outer layer. The handle is very comfortable for a strong dog that can pull, and the rope doesn’t hurt my hand if I need to grab it to pull her in close. The carabiner is easy to use, secure and has held up in our wet, PNW climate. The loop for dog poop bags works great to hang a bag empty or full. I looked at other leashes when looking to replace this one but decided this was still the best option for Annie. I also got her a new matching collar that works great!