D-Nade Open Handles

Name: D-Nade Open Handles
Brand: Darko Lifting
Rating: 4.6 (5 reviews)

The D-Nade Open Handles are Darko Lifting’s take on the classic open-D cable handle, built from .313” mild steel with a textured black powder coat and finished in a choice of 14 standard colors plus 3 premium metallic-esque options. Each handle uses a 3D-printed knurled grip in either 38mm or 44mm diameter, with rounded ergonomic ends, and an 8-hole selector plate that lets a lifter dial in wrist angle for rows, pulldowns, curls, and cable flys – including a nunchuck-style grip option. The open design lets straps be threaded through quickly, and the handles pair with Darko’s Tiny, Shorty, and Longy bars for landmine work. Feedback is largely positive but not unanimous: most on-site and hands-on reviewers like the steel build and grip feel, while at least one buyer found the 3D-printed grip cheap-feeling and slippery for the price. Independent long-term durability data is still thin.

Finish	Textured black powder coat (14 standard colors, 3 premium metallic-esque options)
Shipping	1-2 weeks, free within USA
Adjustment	8 selector holes, including a nunchuck grip option
Manufacturer	Darko Lifting
Grip material	3D-printed knurled polymer, rounded ergonomic ends
Frame material	Mild steel, 0.313" thick
Weight per handle	1 lb 6 oz (per a purchaser's hands-on measurement)
Carabiner included	No
Grip diameter options	38mm or 44mm

What is a Cable Attachment?

What cable attachments are

Cable attachments are the handles and bars that clip to a cable machine, functional trainer, or lat/row station to change the exercise — lat bars, triceps ropes, single-D handles, row/close-grip handles, ankle straps, and more. A small set of them turns one cable stack into dozens of movements.

What to look for

A rotating swivel or ball-bearing joint keeps the cable from twisting and lets the handle track your arm; comfortable, durable grips (knurled metal, rubber, or coated nylon) survive heavy use; and a standard carabiner or snap fits most machines. Match the attachment to the exercises you actually train rather than buying a giant kit you won’t use.

How it compares

	D-Nade Open Handles	Tricep Rope	REP® x Kleva Built® Atlas™ Multi-Grip Cable and Landmine Attachment	MAG Wide Grip Neutral
GymRadar rating	4.6/5	4.6/5	4.61/5	4.59/5
Price	$60.00	$24.99	$154.99	$74.95
Finish	Textured black powder coat (14 standard colors, 3 premium metallic-esque options)
Shipping	1-2 weeks, free within USA
Adjustment	8 selector holes, including a nunchuck grip option
Manufacturer	Darko Lifting		REP Fitness x Kleva Built
Grip material	3D-printed knurled polymer, rounded ergonomic ends
Frame material	Mild steel, 0.313" thick
Weight per handle	1 lb 6 oz (per a purchaser's hands-on measurement)
Carabiner included	No
Grip diameter options	38mm or 44mm

4.6/5 · 5 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert	4.6/5	5 reviews
Youtube	4.5/5	1 reviews

Darko Lifting’s D-Nade Open Handles are a budget-friendly open-D handle built around thick .313” mild steel and an 8-hole selector plate for dialing in wrist angle — a standout for functionality among cable-machine handles. The main open question is build quality: the 3D-printed knurled grip splits opinion, with most on-site buyers happy but at least one calling it cheap-feeling and slippery. Independent coverage is thin — a single detailed hands-on video is positive, praising the steel and grip selection for rows, but there isn’t yet a broad base of long-term durability reports.

+Functionality: 8 selector holes let you set the optimal wrist angle for rows, pulldowns, or curls (YouTube: Andie PL)
+Value: cheapest of the premium row-handle options the reviewer compared it against, including Roman Strength and Prime Fitness Rotate handles (YouTube: Andie PL)
+Versatility: pairs with Darko's Tiny/Shorty/Longy bars for landmine work, and the open design allows quick strap attachment (manufacturer, YouTube: Andie PL)
+Build quality: .313" mild steel frame feels solid and the 3D-printed knurl grip is more comfortable than expected for a non-metal texture (YouTube: Andie PL)

−Build quality: at least one on-site buyer described the 3D-printed grip as feeling cheap for the price with poor traction (manufacturer on-site reviews)
−Durability: independent long-term testing is scarce — only one in-depth video review is available so far (knowledge base coverage)
−Functionality: no metal-knurl handle option exists yet; the reviewer specifically wished for an aluminum knurled upgrade (YouTube: Andie PL)

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