I trust the handle, but the only reason I wouldn't carry it like that is rain. Living in the UK this is a pretty common occurrence.

So I bought the empeg case, which I carry like a book - but with my fingers tucked through the handle as well. I could carry it like a handbag, but then it would look like I was carrying a handbag, and that may damage my masculine image.

Go for the empeg case - it is a great size, people ask when they see the logo, and it has a nifty pocket for the remote.