I can't seem to find a pair of work gloves that last long enough for my liking. I had a pair of leather Redwings that seemed real nice, but they got torn up after a season or so of splitting and chopping. I'm looking for some recommendations for a solid pair of gloves that also allow you some mobility. I'm willing to spend some money as long as I know they'll last.
I have access to a cornicopia of gloves via my workplace. (no really, got a duffle bag of ununsed collected samples in the basement at home) There was a time when I thought 'more hammer' was the answer so I threw every tough glove I could find up against splitting wood. At present I only use three kinds. Cold weather splitting & stacking, terry cloth insulated microfoam dipped ~$7 pair (mine aren't 'waterproof') Warm weather splitting & stacking, non insulated latex dipped ~$4.50/pr (not as comfy or dextrous as the ones below but wear longer) General duty chainsaw tractor hand tools gloves, micro foam dipped. ~$3.25/pr It's my understanding that all gloves will prematurely succumb to splitting and handling splits. So I buy 'cheap' gloves and replace them often instead. YMMV
These are great. I went to a charity cut (and split) and these gloves were supplied. After using them and seeing how tough and comfortable they are, I haven’t used leather or any other gloves since. I get a lot of time and use out of these before they need replaced!!!
I’ve burned through a lot of work gloves and these lasted 5x’s as long as the next closest. I made it through a season and a half of firewood processing on one set. Carhartt Fence Work Glove.
Just a thought on a glove thread. The price and/or where to find them would be helpful for future reference; when the 10 pair guys need to buy new ones and do a search on FHC.. We are hoarders after all Maybe more than just firewood
I started using the Showa Atlas 300 gloves last year (after recommendations for them in a similar post on FHC a couple years ago) and was impressed. I got a 12-pack for free (a bonus offer when I made a purchase through Uline) and have only torn up one pair so far. I still default to Kinco gloves, since I've been using those for decades and they're cheap at our local Ace store, but I'm liking the Showa gloves.
Expensive gloves don't hold up to long enough for firewooding well at least the amount that I do. For the price of a good pair of gloves I use the latex dipped ones. Ten pairs for the same price. I buy at Lowe's. They last a few weeks and once holed and/or the grip lessens they get tossed. I like the extra grip and better dexterity. The only drawback is not enough protection vs canvas or leather gloves.
Ok I know Brad is a cheap as I am , have you seen his tailgate? Which ones pair you buying at lowes Brad? What’s good $
Generic latex coated. I forget the price for a ten pack but less than $2/pair. Need a reload as this is the last new pair in the truck.
