Best Cut Resistant Gloves (Review)
Hand cuts and wounds are very common injuries in kitchen. We all have accidentally cut ourselves but that’s is completely preventable. Nowadays you can protect yourself from such injuries with cut resistant gloves which with recent advancements in material technology have become nearly foolproof and quite comfortable to use. They are inexpensive so if you don’t use them the only question that comes to mind is – why? Not only they protect your hands and fingers from injuries, they also improve your cutting technique and speed since you don’t have to be as careful and can afford mistakes with no consequences. Cut resistant gloves can also protect your hands during other activities like:
- Shucking
- Carving
- Peeling
- Garden Work
- Mechanic Work
- Construction Work
- Fishing
- Carpentry
- Working with mandoline slicers
- Hair cutting
- And more
I have done extensive testing and research to help you choose the best cut resistant gloves to protect your dear fingers and hands!
#1 Anself Cut Resistant Glove
Anself cut resistant glove is the only one that seems to be 100% cut resistant. They are made from high quality 304L stainless steel that’s very durable. You wouldn’t describe them as uncomfortable but they are less comfortable than gloves made from HHPE. They might feel a bit strange initially but once you get used to them they feel quite comfortable after wearing them a couple times. Anself cut resistant gloves are also a bit more expensive than others but their protection from cuts is superior. Honestly I can’t imagine anyone injuring their hands while wearing those.
Anself cut resistant glove is machine washable so it’s to clean them. Sizing is a bit off and you should order a size smaller compared with normal gloves.
Overall they are quality gloves that will last a long time and do amazing job of protecting your hands. Although not the most comfortable they are still reasonably comfy. They are a bit expensive but they are well worth the money. It seems like they are the safest cut resistant gloves you can buy today.
Good:
- Best cut resistance
- Easy to clean
- Durable
Bad:
- Expensive
Details:
- 1 glove
- Made of 304L stainless steel
- Cut-resistant Level: Grade 5
- Available In 4 sizes:
- XX-Small
- Small
- Large
- X-Large
#2 NoCry Cut Resistant Gloves
NoCry cut resistant gloves work very well. They aren’t as cut resistant as Anself chain-type gloves but they still work very well. The cut resistance is great and it’s highly unlikely you will injure yourself while wearing those gloves unless you really try to. Cut resistance is rated at EN388 level 5 which is the highest level. The gloves are mode from food safe ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, glass fibre, and Spandex – all of them are non-toxic. The materials are of high quality and the gloves should last a long time.
NoCry cut resistant gloves fit very well and one of their strongest points is comfort – they are very comfortable. They are quite elastic and stretch well while still maintaining superb cut resistance. They are of just right thickness – not too thick, not too thin. Your fingers don’t feel restrained and prevail precision. They also have a good grip. Glove fits either hand.
The gloves can me machine washed up to 104°F (40°C). They however can’t be ironed or machine dryed.
Good:
- Great cut resistance
- Very comfortable
- Durable
- Good grip
Bad:
- More expensive than others
Details:
- 1 Pair (2 gloves)
- EN388 level 5 cut resistance
- Made of food safe ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, glass fibre, and Spandex
- Available In 4 sizes:
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra Large
#3 YINENN Cut Resistant Gloves
YINENN cut resistant gloves are another high quality product. The cut resistance is really good – the gloves do a good job of protecting hands and the risk of injury is minimal. They are EN388 certified level 5 cut, chop and laceration resistant, which is the highest rating as I already mentioned.
The materials and gloves themselves are high quality. They are made from high elastic nylon which makes them fit well and decently comfortable. They feel very durable so they should last for a long time.
Good:
- Great cut resistance
- Comfortable
- Inexpensive
Bad:
- Good but not the best
Details:
- 2 Pairs (4 gloves)
- EN388 certified level 5 cut, chop and laceration protection
- Available In 4 Sizes:
- S
- M
- L
- XL
#4 FORTEM Cut Resistant Gloves
FORTEM cut resistant gloves have good protection and have the highest resistance rating of level 5. They are made from 13 Guage Knitted Seamless HHPE/Nylon. Gloves fit well and are comfortable, they aren’t too thick and your fingers don’t feel constrained. There is a decent amount of elasticity
They are durable and well made. They also have a nice coverage on the wrists. FORTEM cut resistant gloves are ambidextrous which means they fit well either hand. Keeping them clean is simple as they are machine washable. Overall a decent product – not the best but not far from it either.
Good:
- Good cut resistance
- Comfortable
Bad:
- Good but not the best
Details:
- 4 Gloves
- Level 5 Cut, Chop, And Laceration Protection
- Material: 13 Guage Knitted Seamless HHPE/Nylon
- Available In Two Sizes
- Medium
- Large
#5 KingKut Cut Resistant Gloves
KingKut Cut Resistant Gloves also have a good amount of protectiveness. They are EN388 certified level 5 cut resistant, you can’t feel the sharpness of knives through these gloves which certainly gives you confidence you won’t get injured. KingKut Cut Resistant Gloves are made from food grade cut resistant material HDPE (High-density polyethylene), which is high quality and durable.
Because of precise transverse knitting technology and elastic material they fit well and are comfortable. The gloves are elastic and have snug fit. The grip is decent as well.
Good:
- Good cut resistance
- Comfortable
- Fit well
Bad:
- Great product but not the best
Details:
- 1 Pair (2 gloves)
- Level 5 protection EN388 certification
- Made of food grade cut resistant material HDPE
- Available in 4 sizes
- Small
- M-L
- Medium
- Large
#6 TruChef Cut Resistant Gloves
TruChef Cut Resistant Gloves are EN388 certified level 5 cut resistant. The cut resistance is good but not as good as higher rated gloves. They are sold as 3 pack and each glove has different color: red, green and yellow. The different colors help to prevents cross contamination.
The gloves are light and a bit on a thin side, however they aren’t loose. They fit well and are flexible. TruChef Cut Resistant Gloves are also one of the most comfortable ones, they are neither tight nor loose. They wash well and dry fast.
The quality of TruChef isn’t bad but I have some concerns about longevity of them, they don’t feel that durable. They are also a bit more expensive than most of others but not by huge margin.
Good:
- Decent cut resistance
- Different colors
- Very comfortable
Bad:
- Durability is questionable
Details:
- 3 Gloves – 1 red, 1 green and 1 yellow
- EN388 standard Level 5 cut resistance
- Available in 4 sizes:
- S
- M
- L
- XL
#7 Adepsia Cut Resistant Gloves
Adepsia Cut Resistant Gloves has a good amount of protection. They are Level 5 EN388 cut resistant and FDA approved. The material is flexible so they fit well, however they are also thick – you can’t call them exactly uncomfortable but they certainly aren’t among the most comfortable ones. These gloves also seem to wear out rather quick. They wash well.
Good:
- Decent cut resistance
Bad:
- Could be more comfortable
- Durability could be better
Details:
- 2 Pairs (4 Gloves)
- FDA Approved Dyneema fabric
- Level 5 EN388 Protection
- Available in 4 sizes:
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- X-Large
#8 Hanhelp safety Cut Resistant Gloves
Hanhelp safety Cut Resistant Gloves have average amount of protection. Made from HDPE and have EN388 level 5 cut resistance. In reality cut resistance is decent but not near as good as higher rated gloves. They do a rather good job of protecting from cuts but not so good to be really confidence inspiring.
Hanhelp safety Cut Resistant Gloves are lightweight and very comfortable. They fit well and have stretchy wristband that will keep sawdust out. They are also very grippy thanks to the premium latex rubber coating.
Good:
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
Bad:
- Cut resistance is ok but could be better
Details:
- HDPE
- EN388 level 5 cut resistance
#9 Dowellife Cut Resistant Gloves
Dowellife Cut Resistant Gloves are EN388 level 5 cut resistant. Cut resistance is okay but certainly not among the best (which is kinda obvious as it’s rated #9 in this list). The gloves fit either hand and are comfortable. Thickness is almost perfect. They fit well and are quite comfortable, they don’t restrain your fingers. They feel light and are soft. Grip is good too. Overall decent gloves but nothing special.
Good:
- Comfortable
- Ligthweight
Bad:
- Cut resistance is ok but could be better
Details:
- EN388 level 5 cut resistance
- HDPE
#10 Stark Safe Cut Resistant Gloves
Stark Safe Cut Resistant Gloves have grade level 5 protection. The cut resistance is decent and the gloves will protect your fingers from most cuts. The gloves are pretty thin and fit very well. They fit either hand. Stark Safe Cut Resistant Gloves are breathable which prevents them from sweating. They also have good grip.
They initially had kinda toxic petroleum odor to them which went away after washing them.
Good:
- Comfortable
- Fit well
- Breathable fabric
Bad:
- Cut resistance is ok but could be better
- Initially has toxic odor
Details:
- 1 Pair (2 Gloves)
- Level 5 EN388 cut resistance
- Available in 4 Sizes:
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- X-Large
#11 Pakel 5300-30-8 Cut Resistant Gloves
Pakel 5300-30-8 Cut Resistant Gloves have a good amount of protection. It’s unlikely you will cut yourself with while wearing them. Pakel 5300-30 gloves are rated level 3 om abrasion, level 5 in cut, level 4 in tear and level 3 in puncture. They are very comfortable and have excellent grip. The major downside is that they wear out fast.
Good:
- Comfortable
- Great grip
Bad:
- Cut resistance is ok but could be better
- Wear out fast
Details:
- Polyethylene fiber
#12 LKY DIGITAL Cut Resistant Gloves
LKY DIGITAL Cut Resistant Gloves have level 5 protection. They are made from food safe ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, glass fibre and Spandex. The amount of protection is decent. You can still injure yourself but that’s unlikely to happen, they do a decent job of protecting you from cuts. Gloves fit well and aren’t loose. The grip is very good and gloves can be machine washed. Also durability of them is questionable – although I didn’t run into such issues myself during testing some consumers have reported that they don’t last for a long time.
Good:
- Comfortable
Bad:
- Cut resistance is ok but could be better
Details:
- 2 Pairs (4 Gloves)
- EN388 Level 5 cut protection
- Made of food safe ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, glass fibre and Spandex
#13 Hilinker Cut Resistant Gloves
Hilinker Cut Resistant Gloves meets CE Regulatory EN388:2012 standard for level 5 cut. Cut resistance is okay but certainly could be better, other gloves offer far better protection. The bottom of the gloves (the black part) are nitrile coated that is cut resistance and has anti-puncture properties. The top of the gloves (gray area) isn’t cut resistant. Grip is average – not bad but certainly not among the best. The gloves are also a little bit thick that makes them less comfortable than some others. They also wear out fast than others. Overall Hilinker Cut Resistant Gloves are a bit disappointing since you can get better gloves for similar price. They aren’t bad but certainly are far from being the best or offering best value for money.
Good:
- Overall decent
Bad:
- Cut resistance is ok but could be better
- Doesn’t excel in any area
Details:
- 1 Pair (2 Gloves)
- EN388 level 5 cut resistance
- Made of food safe ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, glass fibre and Spandex
- DOYENTRONTEX Fiber
- Nitrile coated palm
#14 DEX FIT Cut Resistant Gloves
DEX FIT Cut Resistant Gloves have average protection. They have CE EN 388 certified abrasion level 4, cut-resistant level 5, puncture resistance level 4 according to manufacturer. They fit nice but others glove fit a bit better. They have a really good grip though and are very durable. Unfortunately the glass fiber in knit material irritates my skin and makes it a bit itchy, not sure if that’s an issue everyone would experience but I personally wouldn’t buy these gloves. Overall they are pretty decent and would be a great product if the protection and fit was a bit better and they didn’t cause my skin to itch.
Good:
- Fit nice
Bad:
- Cut resistance is ok but could be better
- Irritates skin
Details:
- 1 Pair (2 Gloves)
- Made of 13-gauge HPPE & Spandex
- CE EN 388: abrasion level 4, cut-resistant level 5, puncture resistance level 4
- ANSI cut-proof A4
#15 JH Safety Cut Resistant Gloves
Cut resistance of JH Safety Cut Resistant Gloves are quite weak. They certainly offer some protection but not much. They fit very well and are comfortable. Gloves fit either hand. They are sold as 3 gloves each in different color – green, red and yellow. This helps to prevent cross contamination and lets you to use each glove for a specific task. They can be machine washed so keeping them clean is simple and easy.
Good:
- Different colors
Bad:
- Disappointing protection
Details:
- 3 Gloves – 1 Red, 1 Green, 1 Yellow
- EN388 level 5 cut resistance
#16 Microplane Cut Resistant Glove
Microplane Cut Resistant Glove have average amount of protection. They are advertised as “one size fits all” but the fitting is bad (on my hand at least). They meet Level EN388 5 and Ansi 4 cut resistance standards. The glove isn’t durable and a hole started to develop quite fast. You can machine wash them. I would suggest you to avoid this glove as the weak durability is a potential hazzard.
Good:
- ???
Bad:
- Wear out fast
- Bad fitting
- Cut resistance is ok but could be better
Details:
- 1 Glove
- Level EN388 5 cut resistance
- Ansi 4 cut resistance
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