Just got one of these myself: http://www.stropper.com/home/stropper_view_details.php?id=1499&shortname=Wilkinson%2019b&page=1&category=&select1=wilkinson&select2=&select3=&select4=&select5=&select6=0
The twist mechanism in the handle is very stiff. I have to almost force it to get it moving. Is this usual?