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These mechanix gloves suck imo for woodworking. Who can suggest a durable glove for cutting, moving, and splitting, stalking glove. The glove does not need to be insulated. I need something that will last me through awhile
+1 for nitrile gloves. Wears much better than leather for handling wood. I have yet to try the thermal versions.
For chainsaw work in really cold weather, I have specialty leather mitts with the Kevlar® back. I've had them for decades from when I worked as a saw hand and they were required by law.
The mitts are more than 30 years old. Even if the name of the manufacturer was still legible, I doubt they would be the same quality today as what they were then.
Since I only wear them in really cold weather and have not bothered to buy a warm weather version, it is obvious that I'm not concerned about the lack of protection. I have broken a few chains in my life and have never seen one flip back toward my hand.
That said, if I was concerned, I would probably try the ones from Stihl.
http://www.stihlusa.com/products/protective-and-work-wear/gloves/gloves/
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