I know they are not the best but Harbor Freight has about 5 different types of gloves on clearance. I just got 8 pair of goat skin at 4 bucks a pair with shipping. (They did not have stock in our local store)
They offered Hardy open cuff for a while. I try to find them at different stores clearance. I use the tighter fitting for css, but have a set like BuckeyeFootball posted, for loading the boiler. Thick, and easy on and off.
Atlas gloves for me. I will never own another pair of leather gloves for firewooding; too expensive and don't last...
I use these for running the saw and tractor...lasts longer than goat skin. Tillman X-Large Black And Gold TrueFit Full Finger https://a.co/d/cQ2lccN And I like these for handling rounds, splits and stacking, better grip... SHOWA 300L-09 Atlas Fit 300 Rubber-Coated Gloves, Large, Gray/Blue (12 Pair) https://a.co/d/4Pj7YSy
Everyone has there preference just like anything else. I've tried many different gloves and always end up back at something like smooth grain leather. My favorite being goat skin. They don't last forever but they just do it for me. I just shared when I saw that they were on clearance for 3.17 (4.00 with shipping). I normally pay about 6.00. Was not trying to start another " best gloves" thread. Lord knows we need that like vertical or horizontal, cat or non cat........
Ah yes, gloves. Have many...many. I've found no one glove to rule them all and believe me I have tried. Been wearing the thin foam nitrile dipped gloves for most stuff these days unless too cold or need better protection. I step up to regular nitrile coated for splitting and weed eating (seems to help reduce vibes a little and last longer at the splitter). Have some 'winter' atlas style gloves that work pretty good in the cold, but do not last long at the splitter. Have access to most any style glove made through my work and have tried many a 'sample' out. My bottom line is least amount of bulk (high dexterity) for the job at hand. If you are working fencing or with sheet metal, leather is still your best friend. Running the chainsaw I find the lightweight and grippy gloves to be the best. Same for running a shovel or pick. Like shoes or boots, each individual will have their own set of specifications needed.
Coincidently, all my gloves are from work. Whenever I order cases of grippy palm cold weather gloves, I liberate a few pairs for myself
At times it will 'rain' gloves around me. Sales reps love handing out the 'latest and greatest' they have. (always better to have a 'gift' when trying to make sales) I have taken to giving some away to the few that I know who can use them. Cut resistance has been the big thing past few years. I was down to my last two pair of unused foam nitriles and my boss gave me a dozen for my birthday last year (we are in agreement that they are the 'best' for general chore work), so I'm good for a while yet on those. Have found that they can be washed, extending life a little. Eventually they lose their 'grippyness' through wear.
I love leather gloves; nothing more comfortable when they fit and are broke in. I just can't use them for handling firewood (cutting, loading, splitting, stacking, etc.), because they do not last for me. I paid $20-25 for a pair of nice leather gloves; I wore through the thumbs and index fingers the first time I used them. I do sweat a lot, which softens them, and we were working hackberry (among other woods), which is rough on gloves. Never again. What I like about the Atlas gloves is the price, the fit, the grip, they last a long time, they don't fill up with saw chips/dust; and when they get to stinking, I can wash them with the whites (with bleach), unlike stinky leather gloves.
