Abstract: A detachable handle is disclosed which is readily fixed in size for securely attaching to a standard sized container, and desirably, readily fixed in a plurality of different configurations for securely attaching to a plurality of different standard sized containers, e.g., a pint-sized paint can and a quart-sized paint can. The detachable handle includes a first member comprising a handle, a generally vertically extending first leg, and a first container engaging portion. A second member includes a generally vertically extending second leg and a second container engaging portion. Each leg includes an aperture extending generally horizontally therethrough. The container engaging portions are engageable with the top rim and the bottom rim, respectively, of the standard sized container so that the apertures align and through which a screw is insertable to slidably engage portions of the legs defining the apertures to inhibit disengagement of the container engaging portions from the standard sized container.