Using Gloves with a Busse? What kind?

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Ankerson's thread about slicing his leg with his NMFBM - slipping out of his glove - brought the idea to mind about using gloves and Busse knives. Who of you out there uses gloves while brandishing a Busse and if so, which gloves do you prefer?

This question crossed my mind when I cut my hand with a FFBM weeks ago. Maybe a good Kevlar glove? What do the HOGS recommend?

Thanks everyone!
 
I would use a lanyard:thumbup:
 
It is relatively easy to cut a kevlar glove with a sharp blade, believe it or not.
Lanyard all the way, imo.
 
I have this thing called man skin, full of callouses and such. It works :D

Honestly, if its just to avoid blisters etc.. use mechanix gloves. Kevler gloves will not protect well against a direct chop from a BM, you'll just cut the glove off with your finger.
 
There's lots of gloves out there with "grippiness" on them.
When you're in your hardware store, be sure to have a look at the gloves in garden section.
Not sure why, but apparently no one but gardeners need grippy gloves. 8*)
 
I mainly use Mechanix gloves, or those thick leather gardening ones if I'm doing a lot of chopping.
 
IF you're really worried, you could always wear these:
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Funny thing about gloves/no gloves. They won't do a thing for direct accidental contact with other parts of the anatomy. :( I found out the hard way too. So far I haven't used any gloves at all, but I will need to figure out something for below freezing temps as my hands get cold darn fast that way. :p
 
squishware said:
goatskin and D guard
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This is a pretty good idea, something tight and grippy and the D-guard or lanyard would help. But then you have your other body parts to look out for.
Maybe a chainmail suit would help. But you know what they say Shi% happens. ;)
 
d762nato said:
This is a pretty good idea, something tight and grippy and the D-guard or lanyard would help. But then you have your other body parts to look out for.
Maybe a chainmail suit would help. But you know what they say Shi% happens. ;)
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Something like would be best. LOL :D

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I usually wear gloves when hacking branches with the larger Bussekin, either ones like Jason linked or, if I want more tactile feedback, Atlas 370 nitrile-lined gloves. The nice thing about the Atlas 370's is that you can get them in such manly colors. ;) :D Color coordination is so important when indulging in the old whack 'n slash, dontcha know.
 
RokJok said:
I usually wear gloves when hacking branches with the larger Bussekin, either ones like Jason linked or, if I want more tactile feedback, Atlas 370 nitrile-lined gloves. The nice thing about the Atlas 370's is that you can get them in such manly colors. ;) :D Color coordination is so important when indulging in the old whack 'n slash, dontcha know.
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Just ordered 2 pair. :D :thumbup:
 
Usually wear elk skins, but I picked up a pair of the Marmont Basic Work gloves (pigskin :eek::o) last fall, which I really like.
 
When it's cold, snowy, fall type cold rain I use Neoprene Ice Gloves. They work great, other than that, a good cow or elk hide!!!
 
jimmyjones said:
Usually wear elk skins, but I picked up a pair of the Marmont Basic Work gloves (pigskin :eek::o) last fall, which I really like.
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I'll second the preference for elk hide. The local Sportsmen's Whorehouse carries a decent line of these. I use them for summer motorcycling gloves, too.

My dad uses gloves from an orthopaedic surgery kit (hip replacement pack) to protect his hands while doing wood carving. Because this operation involves work with a bone chisel, the vendor supplies kevlar knit gloves to protect the surgeon's hands. They seem to be a good solution if you are worried about slicing-type injuries. I don't think they would protect againt stabs or chops, however.
 
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