I be skeptical of these glove when they arrive . they seem so thin . but after about one month of everyday use , I be very pleased .  I be tire of get sore hand from my generic leather glove . they seem to have lump and bump that irritate my hand . so I decide to try the Ironclad .  I have use they for all of these task : move lumber , handle and splitting firewood , handle barbwire -lrb- do not get poke in the palm , just lucky ? -rrb- , digging and just general use to protect my hand . I even wear they while use my digital camera .  the dexterity be excellent . I have be able to pick up and hold nail and screw with the glove on .  i wear the glove more because of the great dexterity . the regular leather glove have to come off to do most small task , while the Ironclad can be worn most of the time .  the glove do not so any sign of wear , so far . the only thing they do not offer be wrist protection . they be short and not good for wet work . that be why I give they four star , instead of five . but they be easy to carry in you pocket .  two day ago I be handle firewood -lrb- without the glove -rrb- and get a big splinter in my thumb . I 'll never do that again ...