The Dutch oven had the handle that I have been searching for. I wanted the handle not only to carry it easily but also if I ever used it over an outdoor campfire I could hang it from a tripod. I was disappointed in how it was shipped like others had mentioned, in its original box only with no additional padding. I examined it very closely to make sure it wasn’t cracked or otherwise damaged as the box was of course in typical smashed in condition on one entire side. I did go ahead and clean it then seasoned it further using olive oil and my oven.