Lowpoly scorpion handle

theSixtyEight

Hi guys, I would like to ask u , how would u handle this scenario, I guess there are 3 options
-make grip as separate mesh, cap the whole gap on base (but I must have extra space in UVs)
-make handle as separate mesh, leave gap opened (but I can have problems with down view in portfolio
-"weld" grip to the base which would mean harder baking, a bit more of polys but I wouldnt need any extra space in UVs

(if there is better scenario, tell me )
Thanks for respond

Visceral

I would totally cap it if you are doing a highpoly. But since you seem to be doing a low poly only then i would just extrude that part for the handle.