Abstract: A reusable, releasable, self-locking handle device is provided for carrying and manipulating large bottles and containers, the handle comprises a frame member having a support strap and a lock ring adapted to secure and lock a wide-body, narrow neck container, such as a large two liter bottle, and a hand grip web which allows one-handed manipulation of the large bottle. The lock ring may take the form of a flexible, resilient snap ring open at one end adapted to grip the narrow neck portion of the container or bottle. A thumb depression element allows for flexing of the ring. Also provided in the handle is a screw cap opener incorporating gripping teeth in the handle which can be used to easily and quickly break the initial seal of a sealed cap. The entire handle may be made of plastic.