Anyone tried cutting gloves to protect hands?

[halleyg]

I cook a lot, but I never noticed how much I accidentally cut myself until I was on coumadin. I had to go to the ER about a month ago from a cut on my finger that wouldn't stop bleeding, then over the weekend I got myself with the cheese grater - no problems with getting the bleeding to stop, but it hurt! I was just wondering if anyone has tried any of the cutting gloves out there. I'm being extra careful with my knife, but figured it's always good to be safe. I looked at some online but they are $20-$25 so just wondering if they really work.

 

[Ross]

See now I go and say your tough in one thread, then you go cuttin yourself all up in another. What am I to do with thee?

Robthatsme gave me a link to some rather heavy duty gloves, but the company may have something you'd like. Let me find the link and I'll post it here.

Here ya go, get some Kevlar gloves and have fun!

http://www.oregonglove.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=16

 

[Bina]

I bought the Kevlar "ov glove" ($20) for the wood stove, etc.
For grating cheese I just put on an oven mit or I use a cotton gardening glove (dollar store).
Make sure that a glove fits well, a loose glove would be more dangerous than none.
Most chefs know the safest way to use knives and keep them sharp. They give tips on cooking shows. Have a good selection of knife shapes and sizes for each task.
Any round food item should be cut in half first and then placed cut side down to continue slicing without any danger.

 

[Freddie]

I'm 10 months post-op and have never cut myself (touch wood).
I don't know if gloves work, but may I just suggest to slow down and take your time when cutting.
Try tucking in the top of your finger, and let the knife slide between the second and first knuckle. It works for me. Just a thought, But good luck with the glove.

 

[Karlynn]

I don't know if gloves work, but may I just suggest to slow down and take your time when cutting.
Try tucking in the top of your finger, and let the knife slide between the second and first knuckle. It works for me. Just a thought, But good luck with the glove.

Slow down - good advice I need to follow. My cuts occur when I'm rushing.

However, I cut the first knuckle on my middle finger really good by tucking my finger tips under. I probably should have had it stitched up - but didn't. Have a lovely scar now.

I'm of the opinion that any cuts we get from house chores and cooking that need to be stitched up are cuts that probably would need to be stitched up even if we weren't on Coumadin.

 

[Cooker]

Years back I bought some to use while filleting fish with an electric knife. We would have 50 to 100 to do and using the electric knife was fast. I found that while they help protect from cuts that the were very cumbersome. I agree with others. Slowing down is the answer.

 

[halleyg]

Thanks everyone for the great advice! I do cut my round veggies in half before slicing, but yes, I am usually in a hurry when I do cut myself - I have two little ones who are always "starving to death!"
Sorry to ruin your tough image of me, Ross, but I'll be good and tough with my new gloves Thanks, Bina, for the dollar store tip!

 

[Rebecca]

I have seen the cutting gloves in use at Publix super market. I think in the produce department they use them when they cut up fresh fruit. Stop by Publix and ask someone there about the cutting gloves and see if they will sale you a pair.