Hand forged from solid copper and polished.  Plenty of mass to put your hands on

These can be found at the main entrance to a local medical building here in Asheville , NC.

Fairly common design for cathedrals and churches though rarely done in copper

The grips are approx 8" long and have 3" of depth to the backplate.  These are solid copper square bar that has been twisted in the fire and the bent to the grip shape desired.

Add the 3" x 12" forge textured backplate to this and make a statement