In sumo contexts, a wrestler noted for skill or deft technique; implies manual skill or quickness in handling.
若手だが手取りの力士で将来が期待されている。
He's a young but skillful wrestler, and his future is promising.
手取りの技で相手を翻弄した。
He bewildered his opponent with deft techniques.
A colloquial term for someone good at manipulating others or handling matters to their advantage; implies craftiness.
あの人は手取りで、契約をいつも自分に有利にまとめる。
That person is crafty and always manages to make contracts work in his favor.
手取りなやり方は信頼を失いやすいから注意したほうがいい。
Crafty methods can easily lose people's trust, so you'd better be careful.
職場では手取りの人を見抜く目が必要だ。
At work, it's necessary to be able to spot crafty people.