I be a NYC electrician in commercial and industrial construction . I work with all type of object , some heavy , sharp , rough . 8 hour a day for 5 day a week , these glove last about 3 month before the fingertip start fall apart . they be much better than the typical inexpensive glove you find , but for the price I hope they would last longer . I like the palm padding and tough rubber on the knuckle though .