Kevlar Gloves

scotchleaf

scotchleaf

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My recent knife accident has put me in the market for kevlar gloves. I tried on the Damascus brand, which seemed nice, but the store only had medium - I need large. Anyone got a good suggestion?
 
Not knowing what's by you, I'd say check out any "uniform" stores that deal with LE, Govt. jobs, nurses, etc.

The other idea is to check out internet stores that also deal that type of stuff. Also, keep in mind that while kevlar gloves are very good, they're not totally puncture proof. Not knowing the type of knife injury you sustained, it's hard to say what gloves to get, specifically.

Good luck.
 
I've used them for years. In fact its the only glove I use in my shop. These are rubber coated cotton/Kevlar gloves and as far as I am concerned they are the way to go for safety even if they do make your hands hot at times. I always have plenty of these on hand in my shop new in the box and wear them till my fingers are showing through before changing to a new pair. They are good both for working with cutlery and for lumber, and my wood working shop. Great product and I highly recommend them.

http://www.mcfeelys.com/product/KV300/Tuff-Coat-II-Knit-Gloves

STR
 
I use a pair of Hatch Shorty's a lot... they fit well, with little, extra space - if you follow their sizing chart.

If you can, go to a "cop shop" and try some out.
 
I'm no expert, but the pair I have only has the rubber/kevlar on the back of the glove (I.e., not the palm). I assume the others are like that too. They're still no excuse for being careless. Though they are, of course, better than nothing. I wear mine all the time when working with knives, just to be on the safe side.
 
Try restaurant supply .There are many types including steel mesh.
 
Moved from General Knife Discussion to Gadgets & Gear. Gloves aren't knives; please be careful where you post.
 
Turtleback. I believe that's their name. I have tested their products and found them the most difficult to cut through or all of the cut resistant materials I have tested.

I'll verify the name when I get to the office on Monday.

sal
 
For the ultimate cut resistance in a glove chain maile is the way to go. It sounds like you might benefit from from Kevlar glove with sewn in leather pads for extra resistance in the sensative spots. I'll say cuts that go far enough to damage the tendon will go through gloves also. I have a nice scar on my right index finger that proves gloves aren't always going to help. Not at all if speed and pressure are involved.
 
Spectra is supposed to be better than Kevlar fso it can be thinner (= more sensitive) for the same cut resistance but also costs more. I got mine from the local Safety Shop
 
Hatch Friskmaster. The liner is a blend of spectra, kevlar, and fiberglas that is supposed to be superior to any of those fabrics alone. Leather exterior.

DancesWithKnives
 
DWK2 said:
Hatch Friskmaster. The liner is a blend of spectra, kevlar, and fiberglas that is supposed to be superior to any of those fabrics alone. Leather exterior.

DancesWithKnives
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Friskmaster? Can you actually feel anything through all that?
 
I'm not a LEO; I wear them when I am in moderately cold weather (which means when I'm traveling out of SoCal). I have no problem performing any task you could accomplish with normal leather gloves of moderate thickness. They are nice looking gloves as well.

The liner is not three separate layers of fabric, but three types of fibers woven into a single fairly thin layer. The outer leather layer is not especially thick.

DancesWithKnives
 
Have to be better protection than the latex disposables we're issued but still seem too thick to be useful for pat-downs although they may be useful in cell searches. Anyway I'd be wanting to wash and sterilise them after every shift because some of the inmates are somewhat lacking in personal hygiene
 
The Damascus Frisk MAX is supposed to be better than the Hatch Friskmaster. You should be able to get gloves in your size from an online store if your local shop doesn't stock it
 
I can understand your concern. Perhaps it would be sufficient to wipe them down with alcohol at the end of each shift?

The leather has smooth, tight grain---not like suede. A little bit of polish or Sno Seal would probably keep them from absorbing nasty stuff.

I once met a Filipino officer who said they frisk with a small rattan stick. He claimed it is very effective in transmitting the feel of weapons, etc. to the officer's fingers.

DancesWithKnives
 
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