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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

(Rule 13d-101)

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT

TO § 240.13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO

§ 240.13d-2(a)

(Amendment No. 24)1

Handy & Harman Ltd.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $0.01

(Title of Class of Securities)

410315105

(CUSIP Number)

Warren G. Lichtenstein

Steel Partners Holdings L.P.

590 Madison Avenue, 32nd Floor

New York, New York 10022

(212) 520-2300

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person

Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

February 1, 2012

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box ¨.

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See § 240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

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1 The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

CUSIP NO. 410315105

1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP		(a) o (b) o
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	SOURCE OF FUNDS AF
5	CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)		¨
6	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION DELAWARE
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH	7	SOLE VOTING POWER - 0 -
	8	SHARED VOTING POWER 7,029,840
	9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER - 0 -
	10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 7,029,840
11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 7,029,840
12	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES		o
13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 55.6%
14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON PN

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1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON SPH GROUP LLC
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP		(a) o (b) o
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	SOURCE OF FUNDS AF
5	CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)		¨
6	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION DELAWARE
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH	7	SOLE VOTING POWER - 0 -
	8	SHARED VOTING POWER 7,029,840
	9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER - 0 -
	10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 7,029,840
11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 7,029,840
12	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES		o
13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 55.6%
14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON OO

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1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON SPH GROUP HOLDINGS LLC
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP		(a) o (b) o
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	SOURCE OF FUNDS WC, AF
5	CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)		¨
6	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION DELAWARE
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH	7	SOLE VOTING POWER - 0 -
	8	SHARED VOTING POWER 7,029,840
	9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER - 0 -
	10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 7,029,840
11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 7,029,840
12	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES		o
13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 55.6%
14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON OO

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1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS GP INC.
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP		(a) o (b) o
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	SOURCE OF FUNDS AF
5	CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)		¨
6	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION DELAWARE
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH	7	SOLE VOTING POWER - 0 -
	8	SHARED VOTING POWER 7,029,840
	9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER - 0 -
	10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 7,029,840
11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 7,029,840
12	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES		o
13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 55.6%
14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON CO

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1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON WARREN G. LICHTENSTEIN
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP		(a) o (b) o
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	SOURCE OF FUNDS OO
5	CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)		¨
6	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH	7	SOLE VOTING POWER 100,000
	8	SHARED VOTING POWER - 0 -
	9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER - 0 -
	10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER - 0 -
11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 100,000
12	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES		o
13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) LESS THAN 1%
14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN

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1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON JOHN H. MCNAMARA, JR.
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP		(a) o (b) o
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	SOURCE OF FUNDS PF, OO
5	CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)		¨
6	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH	7	SOLE VOTING POWER 1,500
	8	SHARED VOTING POWER - 0 -
	9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 500
	10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER - 0 -
11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 1,500
12	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES		o
13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) LESS THAN 1%
14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN

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1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON JOHN J. QUICKE
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP		(a) o (b) o
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	SOURCE OF FUNDS
5	CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)		¨
6	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH	7	SOLE VOTING POWER - 0 -
	8	SHARED VOTING POWER - 0 -
	9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER - 0 -
	10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER - 0 -
11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON - 0 -
12	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES		o
13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 0%
14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN

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1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON GLEN M. KASSAN
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP		(a) o (b) o
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	SOURCE OF FUNDS OO
5	CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)		¨
6	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH	7	SOLE VOTING POWER 100,000
	8	SHARED VOTING POWER - 0 -
	9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER - 0 -
	10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER - 0 -
11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 100,000
12	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES		o
13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) LESS THAN 1%
14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN

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1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON LEONARD J. MCGILL
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP		(a) o (b) o
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	SOURCE OF FUNDS
5	CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)		¨
6	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH	7	SOLE VOTING POWER - 0 -
	8	SHARED VOTING POWER - 0 -
	9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER - 0 -
	10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER - 0 -
11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON - 0 -
12	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES		o
13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 0%
14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN

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1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON JACK L. HOWARD
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP		(a) o (b) o
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	SOURCE OF FUNDS AF, OO
5	CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)		¨
6	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH	7	SOLE VOTING POWER 58,642
	8	SHARED VOTING POWER - 0 -
	9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 57,642
	10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER - 0 -
11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 58,642
12	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES		o
13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) LESS THAN 1%
14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN

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1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON EMH HOWARD, LLC
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP		(a) o (b) o
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	SOURCE OF FUNDS WC
5	CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)		¨
6	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION NEW YORK
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH	7	SOLE VOTING POWER 57,642
	8	SHARED VOTING POWER - 0 -
	9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 57,642
	10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER - 0 -
11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 57,642
12	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES		o
13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) LESS THAN 1%
14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON OO

CUSIP NO. 410315105

The following constitutes Amendment No. 24 to the Schedule 13D filed by the undersigned (“Amendment No. 24”). This Amendment No. 24 amends the Schedule 13D as specifically set forth herein.

Item 2.

Identity and Background.

Item 2 is hereby amended and restated to read as follows:

(a) This statement is filed by Steel Partners Holdings L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“Steel Holdings”), SPH Group LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“SPHG”), SPH Group Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“SPHG Holdings”), Steel Partners Holdings GP Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Steel Holdings GP”), Warren G. Lichtenstein, EMH Howard, LLC, a New York limited liability company (“EMH”), Jack L. Howard, Glen M. Kassan, Leonard J. McGill, John H. McNamara, Jr. and John J. Quicke. Each of the foregoing is referred to as a “Reporting Person” and collectively as the “Reporting Persons.”

Steel Holdings owns 99% of the membership interests of SPHG. SPHG is the sole member of SPHG Holdings. Steel Holdings GP is the general partner of Steel Holdings, the managing member of SPHG and the manager of SPHG Holdings. By virtue of these relationships, each of Steel Holdings, SPHG and Steel Holdings GP may be deemed to beneficially own the Shares owned directly by SPHG Holdings. Warren G. Lichtenstein, an officer and director of Steel Holdings GP, is Chairman of the Issuer. Jack L. Howard, an officer and director of Steel Holdings GP, is a director of the Issuer. EMH is an affiliate of Mr. Howard. Glen M. Kassan, an employee of a subsidiary of Steel Holdings, is Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Issuer. Leonard J. McGill, an officer of Steel Holdings GP, is Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of the Issuer. John H. McNamara, Jr., an employee of a subsidiary of Steel Holdings, is a director of the Issuer. John J. Quicke, an employee of a subsidiary of Steel Holdings, is a Vice President of the Issuer. Accordingly, the Reporting Persons are hereby filing a joint Schedule 13D.

Set forth on Schedule A annexed hereto is the name and present principal business, occupation or employment and the name, principal business and address of any corporation or other organization in which such employment is conducted of the executive officers and directors of Steel Holdings GP. To the best of the Reporting Persons’ knowledge, except as otherwise set forth herein, none of the persons listed on Schedule A beneficially owns any securities of the Issuer or is a party to any contract, agreement or understanding required to be disclosed herein.

(b) The principal business address of each of the Reporting Persons is 590 Madison Avenue, 32nd Floor, New York, New York 10022.

(c) Steel Holdings is a global diversified holding company that engages in multiple businesses through consolidated subsidiaries, associated companies and other interests and has significant interests in leading companies in various industries, including diversified industrial products, energy, defense, banking, insurance, food products and services, oilfield services, sports, training, education, and the entertainment and lifestyle industries. Steel Holdings may seek to obtain majority or primary control, board representation or other significant influence over the businesses in which it holds an interest. The principal business of SPHG Holdings is holding securities for the account of Steel Holdings. The principal business of SPHG is serving as the sole member of SPHG Holdings and other affiliates. The principal business of Steel Holdings GP is serving as the general partner of Steel Holdings, the managing member of SPHG and the manager of SPHG Holdings. The principal occupation of Warren G. Lichtenstein is serving as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Steel Holdings GP. The principal occupation of Jack L. Howard is serving as the President of Steel Holdings GP and serving as a principal of Mutual Securities, Inc., a registered broker dealer. EMH is a family-owned holding company whose principal business is investing in securities. The principal occupation of Glen M. Kassan is serving as a Managing Director and operating partner of Steel Partners LLC, a subsidiary of Steel Holdings (“Partners LLC”). The principal occupation of Leonard J. McGill is serving as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Steel Holdings GP. The principal occupation of John H. McNamara, Jr. is serving as a Managing Director and investment professional of Partners LLC. The principal occupation of John J. Quicke is serving as a Managing Director and operating partner of Partners LLC.

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(d) No Reporting Person nor any person listed on Schedule A has, during the last five years, been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).

(e) No Reporting Person nor any person listed on Schedule A has, during the last five years, been party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.

(f) Each of the individuals who are Reporting Persons or listed on Schedule A are citizens of the United States of America. Each of the entities (other than EMH) who are Reporting Persons are organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. EMH is organized under the laws of the State of New York.

Item 3.

Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.

Item 3 is hereby amended and restated to read as follows:

The aggregate purchase price of the 7,029,840 Shares owned directly by SPHG Holdings is approximately $84,873,233 including brokerage commissions. The Shares owned directly by SPHG Holdings were acquired with funds of SPHG Holdings and an affiliated entity that initially purchased a portion of the Shares prior to being contributed to SPHG Holdings.

Mr. Lichtenstein beneficially owns 100,000 restricted Shares awarded to him in his capacity as Chairman of the Issuer.

The aggregate purchase price of the 57,642 Shares owned by EMH is approximately $184,280, including brokerage commissions. The Shares owned by EMH were acquired with the working capital of EMH.

Mr. Howard beneficially owns 1,000 restricted Shares awarded to him in his capacity as a director of the Issuer.

The aggregate purchase price of the 500 Shares owned directly by Mr. McNamara is approximately $5,015, including brokerage commissions. The Shares owned directly by Mr. McNamara were acquired with personal funds. Mr. McNamara beneficially owns 1,000 restricted Shares awarded to him in his capacity as a director of the Issuer.

Mr. Kassan beneficially owns 100,000 restricted Shares awarded to him in his capacity as a director of the Issuer.

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Set forth on Schedule B annexed to Amendment No. 23 to the Schedule 13D (“Schedule B”) is the aggregate purchase price of the Shares beneficially owned, if any, by each of the persons, who are not Reporting Persons, listed on Schedule A.

SPHG Holdings effects purchases of securities primarily through margin accounts maintained for it with prime brokers, which may extend margin credit to it as and when required to open or carry positions in the margin accounts, subject to applicable federal margin regulations, stock exchange rules and the prime brokers’ credit policies. In such instances, the positions held in the margin accounts are pledged as collateral security for the repayment of debit balances in the accounts.

Item 5.

Interest in Securities of the Issuer.

Item 5(a) is hereby amended and restated to read as follows:

(a) The aggregate percentage of Shares reported owned by each person named herein is based upon 12,646,498 Shares outstanding, which is the total number of Shares outstanding as of November 8, 2011 as reported in Amendment No. 1 to the Issuer’s Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 14, 2011.

As of the close of business on February 9, 2012, SPHG Holdings owned directly 7,029,840 Shares, constituting approximately 55.6% of the Shares outstanding. By virtue of their relationships with SPHG Holdings, each of Steel Holdings, SPHG and Steel Holdings GP may be deemed to beneficially own the Shares owned directly by SPHG Holdings.

As of the close of business on February 9, 2012, Warren G. Lichtenstein beneficially owned 100,000 restricted Shares, constituting less than 1% of the Shares outstanding.

As of the close of business on February 9, 2012, EMH owned directly 57,642 Shares, constituting less than 1% of the Shares outstanding. By virtue of his relationship with EMH discussed in further detail in Item 2, Jack L. Howard may be deemed to beneficially own the Shares owned by EMH.

As of the close of business on February 9, 2012, Jack L. Howard beneficially owned an additional 1,000 restricted Shares, which, together with the 57,642 Shares owned by EMH that Mr. Howard may also be deemed to beneficially own, constitutes less than 1% of the Shares outstanding.

As of the close of business on February 9, 2012, John H. McNamara, Jr. owned directly 500 Shares, constituting less than 1% of the Shares outstanding. Mr. McNamara beneficially owns an additional 1,000 restricted Shares, which, together with the 500 Shares he owns, constitutes less than 1% of the Shares outstanding.

As of the close of business on February 9, 2012, Glen M. Kassan beneficially owned 100,000 restricted Shares, constituting less than 1% of the Shares outstanding.

Mr. McGill does not currently own any Shares.

Mr. Quicke does not currently own any Shares.

Set forth on Schedule B is the aggregate number and percentage of Shares beneficially owned, if any, by each of the persons listed on Schedule A. Unless otherwise indicated thereon, each of the persons listed on Schedule B has (i) the sole power to vote and dispose of the Shares they beneficially own, if any, and (ii) the right to receive, or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or proceeds from the sale of, the Shares that they beneficially own, if any.

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Item 5(c) is hereby amended to add the following:

(c) Schedule C annexed hereto lists all transactions in the Shares by the Reporting Persons during the past 60 days. All of such transactions were effected in the open market.

Item 6.

Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer.

Item 6 is hereby amended to add the following:

Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k) promulgated under the Exchange Act, the Reporting Persons have entered into an agreement with respect to the joint filing of this statement, and any amendment or amendments thereto.

Except as set forth herein, there are no contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships among the Reporting Persons, or between the Reporting Persons and any other person, with respect to the securities of the Issuer.

Item 7.

Material to be Filed as Exhibits.

Item 7 is hereby amended to add the following exhibit:

99.1

Joint Filing Agreement by and among Steel Partners Holdings L.P., SPH Group LLC, SPH Group Holdings LLC, Steel Partners Holdings GP Inc., Warren G. Lichtenstein, EMH Howard, LLC, Jack L. Howard, Glen M. Kassan, Leonard J. McGill, John H. McNamara, Jr. and John J. Quicke, dated February 9, 2012.

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SIGNATURES

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of his knowledge and belief, each of the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Dated: February 9, 2012	STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.

	By:		Steel Partners Holdings GP Inc. General Partner

	By:	/s/ Jack L. Howard
		Jack L. Howard, President


	SPH GROUP LLC

	By:		Steel Partners Holdings GP Inc. Managing Member

	By:	/s/ Jack L. Howard
		Jack L. Howard, President


	SPH GROUP HOLDINGS LLC

	By:		Steel Partners Holdings GP Inc. Manager

	By:	/s/ Jack L. Howard
		Jack L. Howard, President


	STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS GP INC.

	By:	/s/ Jack L. Howard
		Jack L. Howard, President


	/s/ Jack L. Howard
	JACK L. HOWARD as Attorney-In-Fact for Warren G. Lichtenstein

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	/s/ Sanford Antignas
	SANFORD ANTIGNAS as Attorney-In-Fact for John J. Quicke

	/s/ Leonard J. McGill
	LEONARD J. MCGILL

	/s/ John H. McNamara, Jr.
	JOHN H. MCNAMARA, JR.

	/s/ Sanford Antignas
	SANFORD ANTIGNAS as Attorney-In-Fact for Glen M. Kassan

	/s/ Jack L. Howard
	JACK L. HOWARD

	EMH HOWARD, LLC

	By:	/s/ Jack L. Howard
		Jack L. Howard Managing Member

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SCHEDULE A

Executive Officers and Directors of Steel Partners Holdings GP Inc.

Name and Position	Present Principal Occupation	Business Address

Warren G. Lichtenstein, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Director	Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Steel Partners Holdings GP Inc., the General Partner of Steel Partners Holdings L.P., a global diversified holding company	c/o Steel Partners Holdings L.P. 590 Madison Avenue, 32nd Floor New York, NY 10022

Jack L. Howard, President and Director	President of Steel Partners Holdings GP Inc., the General Partner of Steel Partners Holdings L.P., a global diversified holding company, and a principal of Mutual Securities, Inc., a registered broker dealer	c/o Steel Partners Holdings L.P. 590 Madison Avenue, 32nd Floor New York, NY 10022

James F. McCabe, Jr., Chief Financial Officer	Chief Financial Officer of Steel Partners Holdings GP Inc., the General Partner of Steel Partners Holdings L.P., a global diversified holding company	c/o Steel Partners Holdings L.P. 590 Madison Avenue, 32nd Floor New York, NY 10022

Leonard J. McGill, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary	Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Steel Partners Holdings GP Inc., the General Partner of Steel Partners Holdings L.P., a global diversified holding company	c/o Steel Partners Holdings L.P. 590 Madison Avenue, 32nd Floor New York, NY 10022

Anthony Bergamo, Director	Vice Chairman of MB Real Estate, a property management company	c/o MB Real Estate 335 Madison Avenue, 14th Floor New York, NY 10017

John P. McNiff, Director	Partner of Mera Capital Management LP, a private investment partnership	c/o Mera Capital Management LP 161 Washington Street, Suite 1560 Conshohocken, PA 19428

Joseph L. Mullen, Director	Managing Partner of Li Moran International, Inc., a management consulting company	c/o Li Moran International 611 Broadway, Suite 722 New York, NY 10012

General Richard I. Neal, Director	President of Sisvel US, Inc. and Audio MPEG, Inc., licensors of intellectual property	c/o Sisvel US, Inc. 66 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 750 Alexandria, VA 22314

Allan R. Tessler, Director	Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of International Financial Group, Inc., an international merchant banking firm	c/o International Financial Group, Inc. 2500 North Moose Wilson Road Wilson, WY 83014

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SCHEDULE C

Transactions in the Securities of the Issuer During the Past 60 Days

Class of Security	Securities Purchased	Price ($)	Date of Purchase
SPH GROUP HOLDINGS LLC
Common Stock	2,773	10.4109	01/24/12
Common Stock	8,540	10.6434	01/25/12
Common Stock	2,791	10.7212	01/26/12
Common Stock	158	11.3741	01/27/12
Common Stock	542	11.4000	01/30/12
Common Stock	300	11.5000	02/02/12

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Exhibit 99.1

Joint Filing Agreement

In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1)(iii) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the persons named below agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a Statement on Schedule 13D (including amendments thereto) with respect to the Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share, of Handy & Harman Ltd. This Joint Filing Agreement shall be filed as an Exhibit to such Statement.

Dated: February 9, 2012	STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.

	By:		Steel Partners Holdings GP Inc. General Partner

	By:	/s/ Jack L. Howard
		Jack L. Howard, President


	SPH GROUP LLC

	By:		Steel Partners Holdings GP Inc. Managing Member

	By:	/s/ Jack L. Howard
		Jack L. Howard, President


	SPH GROUP HOLDINGS LLC

	By:		Steel Partners Holdings GP Inc. Manager

	By:	/s/ Jack L. Howard
		Jack L. Howard, President


	STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS GP INC.

	By:	/s/ Jack L. Howard
		Jack L. Howard, President


	/s/ Jack L. Howard
	JACK L. HOWARD as Attorney-In-Fact for Warren G. Lichtenstein

	/s/ Sanford Antignas
	SANFORD ANTIGNAS as Attorney-In-Fact for John J. Quicke

	/s/ Leonard J. McGill
	LEONARD J. MCGILL

	/s/ John H. McNamara, Jr.
	JOHN H. MCNAMARA, JR.

	/s/ Sanford Antignas
	SANFORD ANTIGNAS as Attorney-In-Fact for Glen M. Kassan

	/s/ Jack L. Howard
	JACK L. HOWARD

	EMH HOWARD, LLC

	By:	/s/ Jack L. Howard
		Jack L. Howard Managing Member