EXHIBIT 1
Joint Filing Agreement
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Each of the undersigned hereby agree that the statement on
Amendment No. 1 to the Schedule 13D with respect to the Common Stock, $1.00 par
value per share, of Handy & Xxxxxx, dated January 27, 1998 is, and any
amendments thereto signed by each of the undersigned, shall be filed on behalf
of each of the undersigned pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of
Rule 13d-1(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Dated: January 27, 1998 WHX CORPORATION
By:/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx,
Assistant Treasurer
HN ACQUISITION CORP.
By:/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
Vice President
