Do you guys wear gloves?

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The last couple of times I ventured into the woods I cut my hand! Nothing serious and I didn't do it with a knife. Both times it was while gathering or breaking firewood. Each time i did it i thought that a pair of gloves would have prevented the injury. Again both cuts were minor. Am I being a wuss or what?
 
Gloves are a good idea, as is eye protection. Honestly though, I rarely use either.
 
I have a pair of gloves similar to these. I love them! I don't use them when I'm using my knifes as much, but when I'm gathering firewood or something like that they are very nice to have. I like them because they have spandexy stuff in between the fingers, so I don't feel like I"m wearing huge winter gloves. The leather is on the important part. Mine have a little patch of terry cloth on the thumb for wiping sweat too, it's kinda nice.
 
I usually wear leather gloves or mechanic brand gloves with leather palms. Helps prevent hot spots while chopping and protects from heat while cooking on a stove or open fire.
 
I hate wearing gloves, other than when it's cold out. Other than that, I don't wear them unless I ABSOLUTELY have to. Can't stand the loss of tactile sensation. I pay for it with a blister occasionally, but I don't really have soft hands, so it doesn't bother me.
 
I wear gloves all the time when setting up at a location. Leather gloves or mechanics gloves like Capt, Snakedoc, and Flexxx typically. If I'm on a trail I don't really wear them, but if I'm having to hack and slash my way through brush and briars, I always wear them.
 
Usually have them with me, so when needed I can put some on. I've had splinters that were big, dirty, and caused infection, last thing you need deep in the woods.
 
Whenever gathering firewood, I'll usually wear leather gloves. Especially when swinging an axe I be sure to cover my hands.
I havent done any heavy shopping with the BK2 yet, but I'm sure i will then too.
 
I have to wear gloves at work all day so I'm already in the habit. May not prevent all cuts but definitely lessens the damage... then again with good technique....

Anyways I wear either ironclad or buckskin for gloves
 
Sporadically. But I don't mind callouses (my wife is a different story).
I've owned both the synthetic gloves as well as good leather gloves.
I prefer leather.

I DO wear sunglasses or safety glasses when chopping. A wood chip in the eye is an unpleasant experience.
 
I like Mechanixwear gloves. You can buy them at a lot of hardware and auto parts stores for around $20. They come in a lot of colors, they give a good grip, and they fit well.
 
Yup, when I'm chopping, or gathering. I hate to touch most things barehanded, when I'm in the woods. I use a knife to probe at stuff if I don't have gloves.

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Moose
 
I've learned the hard way to wear gloves when handling things that have sharp points, edges, thorns. I think we're designed to learn the hard way. What's the old saying? Good judgement comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgement. LOL.

BTW, Moose, interesting lanyard technique. (and ugly, but can't miss it if you drop it, pink lanyard) How secure is that technique when chopping? Please describe, elaborate. Thanks.
 
Yup, when it is needed. Thorns and splinters, well, it protects you. When chopping or cutting, it gives better grip. Just my two cents anyways. I use this pair:
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Hatch Elite Marksman Shooting Gloves
 
marantz said:
I've learned the hard way to wear gloves when handling things that have sharp points, edges, thorns. I think we're designed to learn the hard way. What's the old saying? Good judgement comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgement. LOL.

BTW, Moose, interesting lanyard technique. (and ugly, but can't miss it if you drop it, pink lanyard) How secure is that technique when chopping? Please describe, elaborate. Thanks.
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Nothing special, if you're a righty, hold the knife up, edge to the left, hook the thumb of the right hand in the loop, rotate the knife around the back of you hand, keeping the edge to the left, and grasp the handle when it gets there. Lanyard must be specific length, on that one, I had some slack, so I took it around my pinky once. Nothing special. But it works. That way, if the blade flies loose, it swings away from the body.

Moose
 
I keep a pair of work gloves in my backpack. nothing special the say CAT on them and are made of cotton or something. they cost $5 at the corner store. I use them if I am going to do a lot of choppiung with my hatchet.
 
I used them too when there is heavy chopping involved or when I get into our peat swamps. I alternate between a pair of kayaking glove by BARE and a Fox mountain bike glove.
 
Moose -- Okay, that makes a lot more sense than what I thought I saw in the photo. The extra sticking out next to your pinkie threw me off. I use the same loop over the thumb and around the back of the hand technique. A friend who spent some time in South America said he saw a lot of gauchos and polo players using the same technique; more secure than a loop over the wrist, but quick to shake off if needed. I also like the (Warren Osborne) safety lanyard technique, but most knives don't have a front lanyard hole for it.

A quick (silly) comment on the photo (and honest, I haven't been drinking): I like how the lens chosen shrinks Ethan to Yoda size. I can imagine him exhorting you "Moose, chop or chop not. There is no try." In this case, I think the Force is a BK-2 with micarta handles, but I could be wrong. I like how you're using the lanyard to cheat down on the handle, and make an effectively longer blade.

Okay, I'll shut up now and find that first cold beer...
 
Almost always, Not only for hardcore work but also for carrying groceries from the car (long walk) or taking out the trash and recyclables (longer walk) . I'm too old for blisters , thorns , splinters etc.
I use whatever is closest for my reach - cheap leather gloves, mechanix, full fingered mountain bike , but not my winter gloves.
 
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