Obviusly that device (and lots of others) was intended to be "beautiful" rather than functional.

Hardly anything is "made to use." Stuff is only MADE TO SELL.

It's quite probably a lovely point, and quite attractive. (?)

And you could always wear a leather glove to protect yourself when you use it, couldn't you? After all, the designer is an artist and you can't possibly understand his/her creation.

John