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A flexible auxiliary handle having an elongate member having a hand grip portion associated with a first end and an attaching portion associated with a second end wherein the elongate member provides for torsion or bending or both in response to motions and forces applied to the grip portion. The el

A flexible auxiliary handle having an elongate member having a hand grip portion associated with a first end and an attaching portion associated with a second end wherein the elongate member provides for torsion or bending or both in response to motions and forces applied to the grip portion. The elongate member is typically advantageously comprised of one or more segments having characteristics enabling such action. The flexible handle ergonomically allows the gripping hand to move freely while the implement's tool maintains orientation to the ground without undue need for balancing, or for avoiding or performing certain undesirable movements customary with auxiliary handles. Such auxiliary handle is attractive, lightweight, cost effective to manufacture, has many configurations, conserves implement storage and retail space, installs and adjusts without tools, fits a wide variety of implements, enables conventional implement use, remains within easy grasp of the user, and is pleasurable to own.

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We claim: 1. An auxiliary handle assembly for a hand held and hand manipulatable implement having a main handle and a working head, comprising: (a) an elongate member having a first end and a second end, said elongate member being flexible and bendable for effectively transmitting lifting force fro

We claim: 1. An auxiliary handle assembly for a hand held and hand manipulatable implement having a main handle and a working head, comprising: (a) an elongate member having a first end and a second end, said elongate member being flexible and bendable for effectively transmitting lifting force from the user's wrist from said first end to said second end; (b) a grip portion associated with said first end for grasping by a user and for imparting a user's wrist forces to said first end; and (c) an attaching means associated with said second end for operatively attaching said second end to one of said main handle and said working head of said hand held and hand manipulatable implement; wherein said elongate member includes at least one bendable portion having a linear length and two movable ends and having a substantially rectangularly shaped cross section between said first end and said second end and wherein a centerline joining the moveable ends of said bendable portion extends along said linear length in a direction from said elongate member first end towards said working head for enabling the formation of a localized bending region within said elongate member whereby said localized bending region substantially facilitates the ability of said first end to move relative to said second end, and; wherein between said two movable ends said lengthwise centerline is further comprising a first lengthwise centerline portion adjacent to a movable end of the bendable portion closest to said first end of said elongate member and a second lengthwise centerline portion adjacent to a movable end of the bendable portion closest to said second end of said elongate member, wherein said second lengthwise centerline portion is positioned substantially non-orthogonal with said main handle during the formation of said localized bending region and wherein said localized bending region substantially facilitates the ability of said first end to move relative to said second end. 2. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said elongate member and said grip portion comprise a single, integrally formed piece. 3. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said elongate member and said grip portion comprise a single, integrally molded piece. 4. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said elongate member and said grip portion are each made of a plastic material chosen from an ethylene family of plastic material. 5. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said grip portion is substantially more rigid than said elongate member so as to enable and to fully impart the user's wrist forces to said elongate member. 6. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said grip portion as associated with said first end has no motion relative to said first end, thereby enabling said first end to effectively receive the user's wrist forces as imparted to said first end of said elongate member. 7. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said attaching means as associated with said second end has no motion relative to said second end, thereby enabling effectively transmitting the user's wrist force from said first end to the main handle of the hand held and hand manipulatable implement. 8. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said attaching means comprises a pivot mount and a pivot pin for securing said second end to the main handle of the hand held and hand manipulatable implement. 9. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said attaching means comprises a U-bolt and nut assembly. 10. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said attaching means comprises a mounting saddle. 11. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, including a multiple positions retaining member associated with said first end of said elongate member for temporarily retaining said first end and said grip portion onto the main handle of the hand held and hand manipulatable implement in anyone of multiple retaining positions. 12. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said attaching means is comprised of a W-shaped saddle for providing line contact mounting at a point of attachment with said implement. 13. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein a relative orientation of a length of said localized bending region between moveable ends of said localized bending region and a length of a remainderpart of said elongate member proximate thereto are substantially similar to each other. 14. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said bendable portion and said localized bending region are approximately equal in length for creating a localized bending in said elongate member and in said auxiliary handle. 15. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein a length of said bendable portion is greater than a length of said localized bending region for creating a localized bending in said elongate member and in said auxiliary handle. 16. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein one of the thickness and the width of said bendable portion is substantially in one plane and substantially equal in length to said elongate member and wherein said localized bending region is proximate said second end. 17. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 16, wherein said second end is one of rigidly and pivotally retained. 18. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said bendable portion is substantially flat and is substantially equal in length to said elongate member and wherein said localized bending region is proximate said second end. 19. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said localized bending region is associated with said second end and forms arcuate shapes having widely varying values for bending radii with a displacement and motion of said first end relative to said second end, and whereby said widely varying values for bending radii substantially facilitate the motion of said first end relative to said second end. 20. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 19, wherein said arcuate shapes substantially facilitate the movement of said first end relative to said second end in a direction transverse to a length of said localized bending region. 21. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein substantive material parts of said localized bending region form arcuate shapes having widely varying values for bending radii with displacement and motions of said first end relative to said second end and wherein said widely varying values for bending radii substantially facilitate the motion of said first end relative to said second end. 22. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 21, wherein bending radii associated with lateral material parts of said localized bending region are relatively similar in value during displacement and motions of said first end relative to said second end. 23. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 21, wherein bending radii associated with lateral material parts of said localized bending region differ in relative value during displacement and motions of said first end relative to said second end. 24. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 23, wherein said change in relative values of said bending radii substantially facilitates the movement of said first end relative to said second end in a direction transverse to the length of said localized bending region. 25. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 21, wherein bending radii associated with lateral material parts of said relatively localized bending region dynamically change in relative value with motions of said first end relative to said second end. 26. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said localized bending region includes lateral material parts forming arcuate shapes having differing and varying bending radii relative to each other with the motion of said first end relative to said second end, and whereby said differing and varying bending radii of said lateral material parts facilitate an ability of said first end to move relative to said second end in a direction transverse to a length of said relatively localized bending region. 27. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 26, wherein values of said bending radii vary widely and substantially facilitate movement of said first end relative to said second end in a direction transverse to a length of said localized bending region. 28. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said elongate member and said grip portion comprise a single, integrally molded piece formed from a material selected from a polyethylene family of material. 29. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said elongate member and said grip portion comprise a single, integrally molded piece formed from a material composition including polyethylene. 30. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said bendable portion is associated with said second end. 31. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said bendable portion is associated with said first end. 32. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein one of the thickness and the width of said bendable portion is substantially in one plane. 33. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said bendable portion is substantially flat. 34. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said bendable portion is comprised of a substantially inelastic material. 35. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein a length of said bendable portion is relatively short as compared to a length of said elongate member and is associated with said second end. 36. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 35, wherein said bendable portion is oriented for bending towards and away from said main handle. 37. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 35, wherein said bendable portion is oriented for bending crosswise relative to said main handle. 38. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein the predetermined overall length of said auxiliary handle is approximately 8 inches long to approximately 30 inches long. 39. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said elongate member is comprised of two fixedly repositionable overlapping length members for adjusting an overall length of said auxiliary handle from said first end to said second end. 40. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said grip portion is fixedly repositionable along the length of said elongate member for adjusting a position and distance of said grip portion relative to said second end for obtaining a desired performance character. 41. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said bendable portion is comprised of a resilient material. 42. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said bendable portion is comprised of a metallic material. 43. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said bendable portion is comprised of a thermoplastic material. 44. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said bendable portion is comprised of a thermoplastic material selected from a polyethylene family of thermoplastics. 45. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said elongate member includes at least one pre-twisted portion having at least one flexibly bendable end. 46. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein a cross sectional profile of said bendable portion varies over a length of said bendable portion so as to modify a character of bending of said bendable portion. 47. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said bendable portion includes a length portion having longitudinal ribs so as to modify a character of bending of said bendable portion. 48. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 47, wherein said longitudinal ribs include a tapering aspect so as to modify a character of bending of said bendable portion. 49. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said bendable portion includes a length portion having a thickening cross section so as to modify a character of bending of said bendable portion. 50. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said bendable portion includes an aperture for modifying a character of bending of said bendable portion. 51. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said bendable portion comprises a plurality of apertures formed therethrough. 52. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said bendable portion includes impinging ribs for advantageously modifying a bending character of said bendable portion. 53. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said elongate member is comprised of substantially thin-walled cross sectional profiles. 54. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 53, wherein said thin-walled cross sectional profiles contribute to an ability of said first end to torsion relative to said second end. 55. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said elongate member is comprised of multiple components. 56. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said elongate member is a composite molding including at least one thermoplastic piece. 57. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said elongate member is comprised of a single piece. 58. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 57, wherein said elongate member is comprised of a metallic material. 59. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 57, wherein said elongate member is comprised of a resilient material. 60. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 57, wherein said elongate member is comprised of a thermoplastic material. 61. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 57, wherein said elongate member is comprised of a material composition including polyethylene. 62. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 57, wherein said elongate member is comprised of a material selected from a polyethylene family of materials. 63. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said elongate member includes a relatively rigid non-bending length portion associated with said first end and said bendable portion associated with said second end for providing a freedom of motion for said first end and an improved ability to directionally control said implement in a ergonomic and cost effective fashion. 64. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 63, wherein said relatively rigid non-bending length portion is comprised of a substantially thin-walled cross sectional profile having at least one substantial channel like shaped region for creating a light weight non-bending member for transmitting at least one of lifting and directional control forces from said first end towards said second end. 65. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 64, wherein said channel like shaped region is substantially arcuate. 66. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 64, wherein said channel like shaped region is substantially comprised of a plurality of linear elements. 67. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 64, wherein said channel like shaped region is approximately rectangular in shape. 68. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 64, wherein said non-bending length portion facilitates torsion between said first end and said second end. 69. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 64, wherein said non-bending length portion is substantially non-torsionable. 70. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 64, wherein said non-bending length portion is comprised of thermoplastic. 71. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 64, wherein a portion of said main handle is able to lie within an interior portion of said channel like shaped region during one of storage and while using said implement in a conventional manner for creating advantage in storage space reduction and ergonomics and aesthetics. 72. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 64, wherein said elongate member is attached to said working head. 73. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said elongate member is comprised of a single piece and includes a relatively rigid non-bending length portion associated with said first end and said bendable portion associated with said second end for providing a freedom of motion for said first end and an improved ability to directionally control said implement in a ergonomic and cost effective fashion. 74. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 73, wherein said elongate member is integrally formed with said grip portion. 75. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 73, wherein said elongate member is integrally formed with said grip portion and with a portion of said attaching means. 76. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 73, wherein said relatively rigid non-bending length portion is comprised of a substantially thin-walled cross sectional profile having at least one substantial channel like shaped region for creating a light weight member for transmitting at least one of lifting and directional control forces from said first end towards said second end. 77. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 76, wherein said cross sectional profile is substantially arcuate. 78. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 76, wherein said cross sectional profile is approximately rectangular. 79. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 76, wherein said cross sectional profile substantially facilitates torsion of said first end relative to said second end. 80. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 76, wherein said grip portion is integrally formed with said elongate member. 81. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 76, wherein a portion of said main handle is able to lie within an interior portion of said channel like shaped region during one of storage and use of said implement in a conventional manner for creating advantage in storage space reduction and ergonomics and aesthetics. 82. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 76, wherein said elongate member integrally includes a portion of said attaching means. 83. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 76, wherein said elongate member is integrally formed with said working head. 84. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said elongate member is comprised of a thermoplastic material and includes an elongate relatively rigid non-bending length-portion for providing an improved ability to direct forces from said first end towards said second end, thereby enhancing control of motions of said hand manipulatable implement in a cost effective manner. 85. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said elongate member is comprised of a thermoplastic material and includes a relatively rigid non-bending length portion associated with said first end and said bendable portion associated with said second end for providing a freedom of motion for said first end and an improved ability to directionally control said implement in a reliable and cost effective fashion. 86. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said elongate member is comprised of a thermoplastic material composition including a thermoplastic material selected from a polyethylene family and having a relatively rigid non-bending length portion associated with said first end and said bendable portion associated with said second end for creating an auxiliary handle assembly possessing advantageous ergonomic dynamic characteristics and directional control and durability in service. 87. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said elongate member is comprised of a material selected from a polyethylene family and having a relatively rigid non-bending length portion associated with said first end and said bendable portion associated with said second end for creating an auxiliary handle assembly possessing advantageous ergonomic dynamic characteristics and directional control and durability in service. 88. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said second end is attached to said working head of said hand manipulatable implement. 89. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 88, wherein said working head is a blade of a shovel. 90. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 88, wherein said working head is a housing of a vegetation trimmer. 91. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said second end is integrally molded with said working head of said hand manipulatable implement. 92. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 91, wherein said working head includes means for accepting said main handle. 93. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 91, wherein said working head is a blade of a shovel. 94. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 91, wherein said working head is a housing of a vegetation trimmer. 95. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said second end is integrally molded with said main handle of said hand manipulatable implement. 96. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said attachment means includes adhesives for joining said second end to at least one of said main handle and said working head. 97. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 96, wherein said attaching means conforms to the shape of said working head. 98. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 96, wherein said attaching means includes mechanical fasteners. 99. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said attaching means includes cooperating joining features between said second end and said working head. 100. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said second end is rigidly retained and said elongate member is resiliently bendable in at least one direction of directions towards and away from said main handle and crosswise to said main handle. 101. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 100, wherein a rigid retaining means includes a saddle-like portion providing line contact to said attaching means for clampingly engaging said hand manipulatable implement. 102. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 101, wherein said retaining means includes a threaded u-shaped fastener for clampingly engaging said hand manipulatable implement. 103. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 102, wherein said saddle like portion includes a surface for creating line contact. 104. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 102, wherein said saddle like portion includes rib-like features for creating line contact. 105. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 100, wherein said second end includes an integrally formed saddle-like portion for providing line contact for said attaching means to clampingly engage said hand manipulatable implement. 106. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 105, wherein said saddle-like portion and said second end are comprised of a resilient material such as thermoplastic. 107. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 105, wherein said saddle-like portion and said second end are comprised of an inelastic material such as sheet metal. 108. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 105, wherein said saddle-like portion is made integral by a composite fabrication with said second end, such as by molding a thermoplastic in contact with portions of a metallic component. 109. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said second end is pivotally retained and said elongate member is resiliently bendable in at least one plane of planes towards and away from said main handle and crosswise to said main handle. 110. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 109, wherein said second end integrally includes a hole for said pivotal retaining means. 111. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 110, wherein said elongate member is a molding. 112. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 110, wherein said elongate member is created by a forming process. 113. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 110, wherein said integral pivot hole is formed as a composite molding of materials. 114. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 109, wherein when said second end includes a tang for limiting a range of motion of said pivot. 115. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said auxiliary handle is substantially self supporting and wherein a configuration of said auxiliary handle with said bendable portion and with said attaching means limits free motion of said grip portion to approximately 50 degrees of forward rotation relative to said main handle. 116. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 115, wherein said attaching means comprises one of rigid, pivot, and angular orientation relative to said second end. 117. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein said bendable portion enables said auxiliary handle to be self supporting when said hand manipulatable implement is held in a position proximate to vertical. 118. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein when said second end is rigidly retained, said elongate member is resiliently bendable in a direction towards and away from said main handle. 119. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein when said second end is pivotally retained, said elongate member is resiliently bendable in a direction crosswise to said main handle. 120. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, including a restraining member overlaying an unsupported free-length portion of said bendable portion for modifying at least one of a character and a stress of said bending. 121. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 120, wherein said elongate member is bendable towards and away from said main handle. 122. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 120, wherein said restraining member comprises a top plate. 123. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 120, wherein said restraining member includes a curved portion for contacting said bendable portion for modifying at least one of a character and a stress of said bending. 124. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 120, wherein said restraining member causes said bendable portion to flex about a point of contact therewith. 125. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 120, wherein said restraining member includes a flexible portion. 126. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1, wherein one of said grip portion and said elongate member includes a retaining clip integrally formed therewith. 127. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 126, wherein said clip is formed in a position ready for use. 128. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 126, wherein said clip is formed in a first position and is foldable into a second position for use. 129. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 126, wherein said clip is removable from a first position for manufacture on one of said grip portion and said elongate member and is redeployable into a second position for use on one of said grip portion and said elongate member for accomplishing an economy in production and handling of said retention clip and a relative freedom and economy in clip design. 130. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 129, wherein said redeployment action includes a snap fit. 131. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 126, wherein said clip is formed in a position proximate the interior opening of said grip portion. 132. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 131, wherein an orientation of said retaining clip is ready for use. 133. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 131, wherein said clip is removable from a first position for manufacture on one of said grip portion and said elongate member and is redeployable into a second position for use on one of said grip portion and said elongate member for accomplishing an economy in production and handling of said retention clip and a relative freedom and economy in clip design. 134. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 131, wherein said clip is formed in a first position and is foldable into a second position for use. 135. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 134, wherein the process of said folding includes a locking latch. 136. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 126, wherein said clip is substantially planar and includes elongate flexible legs. 137. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 126, wherein said clip is deployed for use at an angle other than 90-degrees to one of said grip portion and said elongate member. 138. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 126, wherein said clip is integral to one of said grip portion and said elongate member as a composite fabrication wherein said clip is comprised of a different material from one of said grip portion and said elongate member. 139. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1 wherein a first centerline portion located at a junction between said elongate member and said bendable portion at said junction that is associated with a lengthwise centerline located along said bendable portion between the movable ends of said bendable portion is substantially parallel to a second centerline portion at said junction that is associated with a lengthwise centerline along said elongate member. 140. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1 wherein a lengthwise centerline between the movable ends of said bendable portion is substantially parallel to a lengthwise centerline of said elongate member. 141. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1 wherein a lengthwise centerline between the movable ends of said bendable portion and a lengthwise centerline associated with said elongate member substantially extend toward said working head. 142. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 1 wherein a lengthwise centerline between the movable ends of said bendable portion and a lengthwise centerline associated with said elongate member are substantially parallel and extend toward said second end. 143. An auxiliary handle for use with a hand manipulatable implement having a main handle and a tool portion at one end of said main handle, comprising: (a) an elongate member assembly having a first end and a second end, said elongate member assembly including: (i) an elongate and substantially rigid non-bending length portion associated with said first end for directing and transferring forces from said first end towards said second end; (ii) at least one linear-length bendable portion having movable ends and having substantive parts of said linear-length bendable portion parallel to and located to either side of a lengthwise centerline between the movable ends of said bendable portion forming discernable and arcuate shapes having differing and varying bending radii relative to each other in response to displacements and motions of said first end relative to said second end and whereby said linear-length bendable portion and said bending radii substantially enable said first end to move relative to said second end in at least one preferential plane of motion; and (b) a grip portion associated with said first end for grasping by a user and for imparting motion and control forces to said first end; and (c) an attaching means associated with said second end for operatively adjoining said second end to one of said main handle and said tool portion of said hand manipulatable implement, wherein said elongate and substantially rigid non-bending length portion and said lengthwise centerline extend toward said tool portion, thereby providing enhancements in work-quality and productivity and providing an economically advantageous combination of space savings, freedom of motion of said grip portion while balancing said hand manipulatable implement with minimum of effect on the orientation of said tool portion with respect to the ground, and an overall satisfying use experience. 144. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 143, wherein said bendable portion has a cross sectional profile having a substantially rectangular shape. 145. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 143, wherein said bendable portion has a rectangularly shaped sectional envelope for enabling flexure of said elongate member. 146. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 145, wherein said bendable portion is comprised of a plurality of elongate wire-like elements. 147. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 146, wherein said bendable portion is associated with said second end and forms arcuate shapes having widely varying values for bending radii whereby said widely varying values for bending radii substantially facilitate the motion of said first end relative to said second end. 148. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 146, wherein said arcuate shapes having differing and varying bending radii relative to each other with the motion of said first end relative to said second end, substantially facilitate an ability of said first end to move relative to said second end in a direction transverse to a length of said bendable portion. 149. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 145, wherein said bendable portion is comprised of a plurality of substantially thin elongate flat elements. 150. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 143, including a restraining member configured as one of rigid or substantially rigid and having some flexure and overlaying an unsupported free-length portion of said bendable portion for modifying at least one of a character and a stress of said bending. 151. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 143, wherein said rigid portion and said grip portion are integrally formed. 152. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 143, wherein said attaching means includes a u-shaped fastener. 153. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 143, wherein said attaching means includes a line contact means for clampingly engaging said hand manipulatable implement. 154. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 143, including a pressure plate overlaying a cantilevered portion of said bendable portion for modifying bending curvature and manage loading of said bendable portion. 155. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 143, wherein said elongate member at said second end forms an oblique angle with said attaching means for controlling bending radius. 156. An auxiliary handle for a hand held and hand manipulatable implement having a main handle and a working head, comprising: (a) an elongate member having a first end and a second end, said elongate member including a substantially rigid non-bending length portion and a substantially flexible and bendable length portion for transmitting lifting and control forces from said first end towards said second end; (b) a grip portion associated with said first end for grasping by a user and for imparting said user's wrist forces to said first end; and (c) an attaching means associated with said second end for operatively attaching said second end to one of said main handle and said working head of said hand held and hand manipulatable implement, wherein said elongate member is substantially comprised of a single contiguous material piece and includes a the substantially non-bending length portion associated with said first end and a the substantially flexible and bendable length portion associated with said second end for providing a cost effective, light-weight, reliable means for enhancing ergonomics and work productivity by providing a freedom of motion for said first end while effectively transmitting lifting and directional control forces from said first end towards said second end in an ergonomic and pleasing manner. 157. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said elongate member is comprised of an inelastic material. 158. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said elongate member is comprised of a thin flat material. 159. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said elongate member is comprised of a resilient material. 160. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said rigid non bending portion is comprised of substantially thin cross sectional profiles. 161. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 160, wherein said bendable portion has a substantially rectangular cross sectional profile. 162. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 161, wherein said grip portion is integrally formed with said elongate member. 163. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 161, wherein said auxiliary handle assembly includes at least one of a unshaped fastener, top plate, retention clip, attaching means including line contact means, and fasteners having wings. 164. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 163, wherein one of said retention clip and said line contact means is integrally formed with said auxiliary handle assembly portion. 165. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 164, wherein both said retention clip and said line contact means are integrally formed with said auxiliary handle assembly portion. 166. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 161, wherein said rigid non bending portion includes a cross sectional profile having at least one predominant channel like shape. 167. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 161, wherein said elongate member includes at least one of: said grip portion integrally formed with said elongate member, said rigid non bending portion including a predominant channel like shape, said rigid non bending portion including a predominant channel like shape which faces said main handle, some or all of said attaching means integrally formed with said elongate member. 168. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 161, wherein said rigid non bending portion includes a predominant channel like shape which faces said main handle. 169. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 160, wherein said rigid non bending portion includes one of a predominant channel like shape and a predominant channel like shape which faces said main handle, whereby a useful combination of bending resistance, weight reduction, implement use in, a conventional manner, and storage space saving is accomplished. 170. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said elongate member is comprised of a flexible metal. 171. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said elongate member is integrally formed with said grip portion and with a portion of said attaching means. 172. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said elongate member is comprised of thermoplastic. 173. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said elongate member is comprised of a material composition including polyethylene. 174. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said elongate member is comprised of a material selected from the polyethylene family of thermoplastics. 175. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said elongate member is made by injection molding. 176. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said bendable portion has a rectangular cross sectional profile. 177. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 176, wherein said bendable portion varies in thickness to alter the character of bending. 178. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said elongate member is made by at least one method selected from the group consisting of injection molding, thermoforming, blow-molding, metal sheet stamping, plastic sheet stamping, composite moldings, and wire assembly. 179. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said rigid non-bending length portion includes a non-bending thin walled cross sectional profile for substantially facilitating torsion between said first end and said second end over the length of said non-bending length portion. 180. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 179, wherein a cross section of said rigid non-bending length portion includes a predominant channel like shape for reducing handle weight while resisting bending and facilitating torsion. 181. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156 further comprising a retention clip extending from one of said grip portion or said elongate member and integrally formed therewith, wherein said retention clip is configured to releasably attach to said main handle. 182. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 181, wherein said clip is formed in a first position and is foldable into a second position for use. 183. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 181, wherein said clip is formed in a position proximate the interior opening of said grip portion. 184. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 181, wherein said retaining clip as formed is in a position ready for use. 185. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said attaching means includes a line contact means for aiding the prevention of yaw of said attaching means relative to said hand manipulatable implement. 186. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 185, wherein said line contact means is integrally formed with said second end. 187. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 186, wherein said attaching means includes a u-shaped fastener. 188. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 185, wherein said attaching means includes a unshaped fastener. 189. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said attaching means attaches to said working head. 190. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said bendable length portion has a substantially rectangularly shaped cross section and said second end is pivotally attached to said hand manipulatable implement. 191. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said auxiliary handle assembly is operatively attached to a backsaver shovel. 192. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said auxiliary handle assembly is operatively attached to a vegetation trimmer. 193. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said attaching means is by integral molding with one of said main handle and said working head. 194. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said attaching means includes at least one attaching means selected from the group consisting of mechanical fasteners and adhesives and cooperating features. 195. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said bendable length portion has a substantially rectangular cross sectional profile for facilitating the displacements and motions of said first end relative to said second end in at least one preferential direction of use of towards and away from said main handle and crosswise to said main handle. 196. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, including one of a top plate, a top plate including an upward tip front edge portion, a top plate including an upward curve portion for overlaying a cantilevered portion of said bendable portion for modifying the bending curvature and loading of said bendable portion. 197. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 196, wherein said top plate includes features which cooperate with said elongate member for retaining said elongate member to said hand manipulatable implement. 198. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said elongate member is integrally formed with said grip portion. 199. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 198, wherein said rigid non bending portion includes a cross sectional profile having at least one predominant channel like shape. 200. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 198, wherein said rigid non bending portion includes a predominant channel like shape which faces said main handle. 201. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said elongate member forms an A-shape. 202. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said elongate member forms an A-shape and is operatively attached to said working head. 203. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said bendable length portion has a substantially rectangularly shaped cross section and said second end is integrally molded with said working head. 204. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said auxiliary handle assembly is integrally molded with said working head and includes means for attaching a main handle of said hand manipulatable implement. 205. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, including a pivot yoke attaching means associated with said second end. 206. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 205, wherein said pivot yoke attaching means is formed by integral molding with said second end. 207. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said attaching means is comprised of a saddle for providing line contact mounting with said hand manipulatable implement. 208. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said bendable length portion is configured for bending crosswise relative to said main handle. 209. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said grip portion is fixedly repositionable along the length of said elongate member for adjusting the position of said grip portion relative to said second end. 210. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said bendable length portion includes at least one of impinging ribs and apertures for advantageously controlling the bending radius of said bendable length portion. 211. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said bendable portion includes a preformed twist. 212. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, including a retaining clip having a substantially flat aspect and elongate flexible legs. 213. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, further comprising a retaining clip deployed for use at an angle other than 90-degrees to said elongate member. 214. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, including a retaining member having legs which form multiple retaining positions for temporarily retaining said first end and said grip portion onto said main handle of said hand manipulatable implement in any one of multiple retaining positions. 215. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said attaching means enables said auxiliary handle assembly to be transferred from one hand manipulatable implement to another hand manipulatable implement. 216. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said elongate member at said second end forms an oblique angle with said attaching means for controlling bending radius. 217. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said rigid non bending portion includes a cross section having at least one predominant channel like shape for resisting bending. 218. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said substantially rigid non-bending length portion associated with said first end is adjacent to said first end and said substantially flexible and bendable length portion associated with said second end is adjacent to said second end. 219. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said substantially rigid non-bending length portion associated with said first end is adjacent to said first end. 220. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said substantially flexible and bendable length portion associated with said second end is adjacent to said second end. 221. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said elongate member is including another said substantially flexible and bendable length portion adjacent to said first end. 222. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 156, wherein said elongate member is including another said substantially rigid non-bending length portion adjacent to said second end. 223. A movable auxiliary handle for use with a hand held and hand manipulatable implement having a main handle and a tool portion comprising: (a) an elongate body member of length having a first end and a second end wherein said body member is movable relative to said hand manipulatable implement; (b) a grip portion associated with said first end for imparting lifting forces to said first end for conveyance through said body member to said hand manipulatable implement; (c) an attaching means associated with said second end for operatively adjoining said second end to said hand manipulatable implement, (d) a retention clip including at least one elongate leg portion wherein said at least one elongate leg portion as positioned for use is positioned on or on at least one side of a central axis of said auxiliary handle and projects substantially away from said central axis and wherein said central axis extends therealong from said grip portion to said attaching means and wherein said retention clip is integrally manufactured with one of said elongate body member or said grip portion wherein said retention clip is integral as one of: (i) pre-positioned for use wherein the portions of said at least one elongate leg portion which lay proximate to said hand manipulatable implement during retaining use are substantially visually unimpeded by the constituent material of said one of said elongate body member or said grip portion when the position of viewing is orthogonal to a plane simultaneously substantially parallel to said grip portion and tangent to said first end and is vertically above said retention clip on the opposite side of the projection of said at least one leg portion relative to said plane; (ii) redeployable from a first position as manufactured into a second position for use wherein as configured for manufacture the portions of said at least one elongate leg portion which lay proximate to said hand manipulatable implement during retaining use are substantially visually unimpeded by the constituent material of said one of said elongate body member or said grip portion when the position of viewing is orthogonal to a plane simultaneously substantially parallel to said grip portion and tangent to said first end and is vertically above said retention clip on the opposite side of the projection of said at least one leg portion relative to said plane; whereby said clip described by item (i) and (ii) provides a substantial convenience and economy for manufacturing and use and a reduction of assembly parts count and inventory of said retention clip. 224. The movable auxiliary handle of claim 223 wherein said grip defines an orifice and said retention clip extends from the perimeter of said orifice. 225. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 223, wherein said retention clip is having a substantially flat aspect and elongate flexible legs. 226. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 223, wherein said retention clip is deployed for use at an angle other than 90-degrees to said elongate body member. 227. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 223, wherein said retention clip includes retention legs forming multiple retaining positions for temporarily retaining said first end and said grip portion onto said main handle of said hand manipulatable implement in any one of multiple retaining positions. 228. An auxiliary handle assembly for a hand held and hand manipulatable implement having a main handle and a working head, comprising: (a) an elongate member having a first end and a second end for effectively transmitting lifting force from the user's wrist from said first end to said second end; (b) a grip portion associated with said first end for grasping by a user and for imparting a user's wrist forces to said first end; and (c) an attaching means associated with said second end for operatively attaching said second end to one of said main handle and said working head of said hand held and hand manipulatable implement; wherein said elongate member includes a substantially non-bending linear length portion having a thin walled cross sectional profile forming at least one predominant channel like shape in said substantially non-bending linear length portion for resisting bending in said linear length portion, and wherein said auxiliary handle assembly is configured as at least one of the following: (i) wherein said substantially non-bending linear length portion is substantially torsionable over its length and is comprised of at least one material selected from the group of metals and thermoplastics, (ii) wherein said channel like shape faces said main handle and wherein said main handle is able to lay within the profile envelope of said channel like shape, (ii) wherein said channel like shape faces said main handle and wherein said main handle is able to lay within the profile envelope of said channel like shape and wherein said substantially non-bending linear length portion comprises a substantial length of said elongate member, (iv) wherein said cross sectional profile is formed by a shape characterized as a polygon having at least one side missing and wherein said channel like shape faces said main handle and wherein said main handle is able to lay within the profile envelope of said channel like shape, (v) wherein said cross sectional profile is substantially comprised of an arcuate profile shape, (vi) wherein said cross sectional profile is substantially comprised of an arcuate profile shape, and wherein said channel like shape faces said main handle and wherein said main handle is able to lay within the profile envelope of said channel like shape, whereby an advantageous combination of the following is accomplished: a substantially non-bending length portion which is light in weight, aids torsion between said ends of said auxiliary handle assembly without need for springs or additional features, facilitates grasping of the implement in the usual manner, provides an economy of storage space, enables transfer of directional and pushing control forces across said non-bending linear length portion, is economical to manufacture, and contributes to a pleasing and modern auxiliary handle appearance. 229. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 228, wherein said substantially non-bending linear length portion comprises a substantial length of said elongate member. 230. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 228, wherein said attaching means includes a pivot means. 231. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 230, wherein a portion of said pivot means is formed integrally with said second end. 232. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 230, wherein said attaching means includes a tang. 233. An auxiliary handle assembly for a hand held and hand manipulatable implement having a main handle and a working head, comprising: (a) an elongate body member having a first end and a second end for effectively transmitting lifting force from a user's wrist from said first end to said second end; (b) a grip portion associated with said first end for grasping by said user and for imparting said user's wrist forces to said first end; and (c) an attaching means associated with said second end for operatively attaching said second end to one of said main handle and said working head of said hand held and hand manipulatable implement; wherein said auxiliary handle assembly includes a retention clip having at least one elongate flexible leg having a predominantly flat aspect emanating outwardly and away from said auxiliary handle assembly and wherein a portion of said hand manipulatable implement passes adjacent to said flat aspect of said retention clip such that the operating forces of retention act in a manner that is substantially parallel to said flat aspect whereby a substantially strong retaining action and light weight and function-reliable and dynamically pleasing retaining clip member is accomplished. 234. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 233, wherein said retention clip leg twists about its length to engage said hand manipulatable implement. 235. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 233, wherein said clip is integrally formed with one of said grip portion and said elongate body member. 236. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 235, wherein said clip is integrally formed in a position ready for use. 237. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 233, wherein said retention clip is integrally molded with said elongate body member. 238. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 233, wherein said retention clip is integrally formed with said grip portion. 239. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 233, wherein said clip is comprised of thermoplastic. 240. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 233, wherein said clip is comprised of sheet metal. 241. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 233, wherein said clip is integrally adjoined with one of said grip portion and said elongate body member and folds from a first position into a second position for use. 242. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 233, wherein said clip is integrally formed with one of said grip portion and said elongate body member and is movable from a first position into a second position for use. 243. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 233, wherein said retention clip in a position for use forms a non-orthogonal angle at its connection with said auxiliary handle assembly. 244. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 233, wherein the legs of said retention clip become narrower in profile so to manage the mechanics of impingement to and release from said hand manipulatable implement. 245. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 233, wherein the legs of said retention clip become thinner in thickness toward the end of said legs so to manage the mechanics of impingement to and release from said hand manipulatable implement. 246. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 233, wherein the legs of said retention clip become narrower in profile and thinner in thickness toward the end of said legs so to manage the mechanics of impingement to and release from said hand manipulatable implement. 247. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 233, wherein said retention clip is formed with and is adjoining an interior perimeter profile of said grip portion. 248. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 233, wherein a profile shape of said retention clip is formed in substantially the same plane as a perimeter profile shape of said grip portion. 249. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 233, wherein said retention clip includes retention legs forming multiple positions for temporarily retaining said first end and said grip portion onto said main handle of said hand manipulatable implement in any one of multiple retaining positions. 250. An auxiliary handle assembly for a hand held and hand manipulatable implement having a main handle and a working head, comprising: (a) an elongate member having a first end and a second end and having a flexible and bendable portion proximate said second end for effectively transmitting lifting force from the user's wrist from said first end to said second end; (b) a grip portion associated with said first end for grasping by a user and for imparting a user's wrist forces to said first end; (c) an attaching means associated with said second end for operatively attaching said second end to one of said main handle and said working head of said hand held and hand manipulatable implement; and wherein said auxiliary handle assembly is operatively attached in cantilevered fashion to said hand manipulatable implement, and wherein said auxiliary handle assembly includes a substantially rigid member extending toward said first end and overlaying said elongate member at a point distal from said attachment of said second end and restraining a cantilevered portion of said flexible and bendable portion so as to manage the bending and the loading stresses of said flexible and bendable portion with the motion of said first end relative to said second end. 251. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 250, wherein said substantially rigid member includes a curved portion for managing bending loads. 252. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 250, wherein said substantially rigid member is comprised of material including at least one of a metal and a thermoplastic. 253. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 250, wherein said substantially rigid member facilitates the attachment of said auxiliary handle assembly to said hand manipulatable implement. 254. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 253, wherein said substantially rigid member includes interlocking features which cooperate with interlocking features in at least one of said attaching means and said elongate member to operatively attach said auxiliary handle assembly to said hand manipulatable implement. 255. An auxiliary handle assembly for a hand held and hand manipulatable implement having a main handle and a working head, comprising: (a) an elongate member having a first end and a second end for effectively transmitting lifting force from the user's wrist from said first end to said second end; (b) a grip portion associated with said first end for grasping by a user and for imparting a user's wrist forces to said first end; and (c) an attaching means associated with said second end for operatively attaching said second end to one of said main handle and said working head of said hand held and hand manipulatable implement; wherein said grip portion is movable relative to said attaching means and wherein said attaching means is comprised of a mounting having features providing a plurality of discrete longitudinal line contacts with said hand manipulatable implement along each of two longitudinal axes located on opposite sides of a lengthwise centerline of said hand manipulatable implement and wherein the total length of said line contact on each side of said lengthwise centerline is equal to or greater than the distance between said longitudinal axes, and includes at least one u-shaped fastener cooperating therewith, and wherein said line contacts and said at least one u-shaped fastener provides the sole means of support for said attaching means for operatively attaching said auxiliary handle assembly to a wide variety of said hand manipulatable implements in a cost effective, expedient, secure, and attachment-space-minimizing manner. 256. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 255, wherein at least one of said plurality of discrete lines of contact is located on each side of the center axis of said main handle. 257. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 255, wherein said discrete lines of contact lie substantially on only two longitudinal axes which are located on each side of the center axis of said main handle. 258. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 257, wherein said u-shaped fastener is a u-bolt. 259. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 257, wherein the total length of said discrete lines of contact on each side of said center axis is greater than or equal to the distance between said two longitudinal axes. 260. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 259, wherein said u-shaped fastener is a u-bolt. 261. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 255, wherein said attaching means has a single line of contact located on each side of the center axis of said main handle. 262. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 255, wherein said auxiliary handle assembly includes a flexible and bendable portion enabling said first end to move relative to said attaching means. 263. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 255, wherein said attaching means has a single U-shaped fastener. 264. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 255, wherein said u-shaped fastener is a u-bolt. 265. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 255, wherein said attaching means includes fasteners having wings for attaching onto said u-shaped fastener for facilitating at least one of attachment and adjustment of said auxiliary handle assembly without the need for tools. 266. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 255, wherein said features providing discrete longitudinal line contact are integrally formed with said second end. 267. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 266, wherein said u-shaped fastener is a u-bolt. 268. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 267, including fasteners having wings for attaching onto said u-shaped fastener for facilitating at least one of attachment and adjustment of said auxiliary handle assembly without the need for tools. 269. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 255, including a substantially non-bending member overlaying and restraining a cantilevered flexible and bendable portion of said elongate member for modifying the character of bending and stresses of said flexible portion. 270. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 255, wherein said attaching means includes a pivot mount for operatively attaching said second end to said attaching means. 271. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 270, wherein said u-shaped fastener is a u-bolt. 272. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 255, wherein said mounting further comprises first interlocking features and said elongate member further comprises second interlocking features wherein said first and second interlocking features cooperate to prevent relative motion therebetween for facilitating the attaching of said auxiliary handle assembly second end to said hand manipulatable implement. 273. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 255, wherein said mounting forms a saddle and said discrete longitudinal line contact is formed by a surface of said saddle. 274. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 255, wherein said discrete longitudinal line contact is formed by rib features. 275. An auxiliary handle for a hand held and hand manipulatable implement having a main handle and a working head, comprising: (a) an elongate member having a first end and a second end, said elongate member including at least one substantially rigid non-bending length portion and at least one substantially flexible and bendable length portion for transmitting lifting and control forces from said first end towards said second end; (b) a grip portion associated with said first end for grasping by a user and for imparting said user's wrist forces to said first end; and (c) an attaching means associated with said second end for operatively attaching said second end to one of said main handle and said working head of said hand held and hand manipulatable implement, wherein said elongate member is substantially comprised of a single contiguous material piece wherein said elongate member is contiguous as one of: (i) an arrangement wherein at least one of said at least one substantially flexible and bendable length portions is positioned as one of proximate to or adjacent to said first end, and wherein at least one of said at least, one substantially rigid non-bending length portions is proximate to said second end relative to said at least one substantially flexible and bendable length portion which is positioned as one of proximate to or adjacent to said first end, (ii) an arrangement wherein a first said at least one substantially flexible and bendable length portion is positioned as one of proximate to or adjacent to said first end, and wherein a second said at least one substantially flexible and bendable length portion is positioned as one of proximate to or adjacent to said second end, and wherein at least one of said at least one substantially rigid non-bending length portions is positioned between said first at least one substantially flexible and bendable length portion and said second at least one substantially flexible and bendable length portion, (iii) an arrangement wherein at least one of said at least one substantially flexible and bendable length portions is located within the length of said elongate member and is located between at least two of said at least one substantially rigid non-bending length portions, (iv) an arrangement wherein at least one of said at least one substantially flexible and bendable length portions is positioned as one of proximate to or adjacent to said second end, and wherein at least one of said at least one substantially rigid non-bending length portions is proximate to said first end relative to said at least one substantially flexible and bendable length portion which is positioned as one of proximate to or adjacent to said second end, whereby said auxiliary handle assembly provides a cost effective, light-weight, reliable means for enhancing ergonomics and work productivity by providing a freedom of motion for said first end while effectively transmitting lifting and directional control forces from said first end towards said second end in an ergonomic and pleasing manner. 276. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 275, wherein said elongate member is comprised of material including at least one of a metal and a thermoplastic. 277. The auxiliary handle assembly of claim 275, wherein said at least one substantially rigid non-bending length portion includes one of a predominant channel like shape and a predominant channel like shape which faces said main handle, whereby a useful combination of bending resistance, weight reduction, implement use in a conventional manner, and storage space saving is accomplished.