as a multi-trade craftsman , I have use , abused , and refuse any number of glove in 30 year of work . these glove strike a good balance between protection and dexterousness . they be not for heavy and unaware usage , mean if you be pull brush , haul log , heave concrete block or do heavy demo these will work if you pay attention to what and how you be move you material . they 'll last under these condition but not or for hundred of hour . if you just jump in , in a day or two they 'll be worn , tear , or rip . but for medium labor , wrenching , carpentry , power tool handling , etc. these will give you a good degree of protection and last month 's . to review this glove as poor , or ` not worth a dime ' ... `` because I run they through a saw and my finger fall off '' , or `` I be pack loose razor blade and these glove get tear to shred '' be operator negligence by use a tool not suit to the task . overall a great glove for it be intended purpose , they outlast similar glove cost twice as much .