Abstract: An ergonomic gripping handle and a method of producing an ergonomic handle which is particularly well suited for application with wooden cylindrical handles. The handle comprises an elongate rounded handle member having lateral finger indentations therealong, said finger indentations extending around and across a longitudinal side portion of the handle member; and, a pliable plastic sleeve sized to matingly slip over the handle member. When the indented handle member is covered by the sleeve, the handle may be gripped by the sleeve. A method of fabricating a handle adapted for gripping with a hand comprising the steps of forming lateral finger indentations in an elongate and rounded handle member; and, matingly sliding a soft pliable sleeve over the handle member. The handle member may be more comfortably and easily gripped by the soft sleeve. The soft sleeve may be replaced when worn.