Victorinox PerformanceShield 2 Cut Glove, Medium

Cut protection on gloves is rated on an ANSI scale, and the Victorinox PerformanceShield 2 is an ANSI level 4 glove. It is medium weight, with a 10 gauge knit, excellent dexterity and anti-microbial fibers.

It is used for meat cutting, general kitchen prep and safe handling of food prep blades such as mandolines. A safety glove is the safest and quickest way to work with a mandoline, and it builds speed and confidence because the hand can stay close to the blade.

Wear it on the hand that holds the food. A cut glove resists slicing but is not puncture proof, so keep the knife tip and the mandoline blade moving away from the hand. It is made in the USA.

For heavy boning and oyster shucking, the Victorinox NiroFlex 2000 chain mail glove gives metal mesh protection. Pair this glove with a parer such as the Swiss Classic 3.25-inch Spear Point Paring Knife for in-hand work.