Handles cons (6)
I believe the answer is:
shafts
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'handles' is the first definition.
(shaft can mean a tool's handle)
'cons' is the second definition.
(shaft can mean to con or trick)
(Other definitions for shafts that I've seen before include "Columns, of light say" , "Screws" , "The long parts of spear or arrow" , "Arrows or mine tunnels" , "Vertical or sloping passages in mines" .)