Learn More about Kitchen Cut Resistant Gloves
What are kitchen cut resistant gloves?
Kitchen cut resistant gloves are protective gloves designed for kitchen tasks to help prevent hand injuries from knives and sharp tools during chopping, slicing, mandoline use, or oyster shucking. They are typically made from high-performance cut-resistant materials such as HPPE, Kevlar, or stainless steel yarn, offering a balance of protection, flexibility, comfort, and food-safe use for both home cooks and professional kitchens.
Which kitchen tasks require cut resistant gloves?
Everyday Cutting (Low to Medium Risk): Chopping vegetables, fruits, bread, and other daily cooking tasks.
Meat & Fish Preparation (Medium to High Risk): Slicing, chopping, and handling cold or frozen meat and fish.
High-Risk Tasks (High Risk): Mandoline slicing, oyster shucking, or using professional slicers.
Other Kitchen Tasks: Dishwashing with sharp-edged utensils, baking, and dough handling.
What are the core requirements of kitchen gloves?
Cut Protection: Guard hands against knife and sharp tool injuries.
Food-Safe Materials: All materials meet FDA regulations for direct food contact.
Comfort & Flexibility: Snug fit allows natural hand movement during tasks.
Reliable Grip: Textured or high-friction materials help maintain control in both wet and dry conditions.
What types of kitchen cut resistant gloves are available at Schwer®?
Shop by Cut Level
A7
A9
Shop by Main Material/Structure
HPPE
Stainless Steel
Chainmail
How to Choose the Right Kitchen Gloves for Different Tasks？
Why: Mandoline slicing is fast and the blade is very sharp, so you need gloves that offer cut protection while allowing precise control.
Best for
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Slicing vegetables quickly
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Food prep that requires speed and precision
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Home kitchens and restaurants
Why: Oyster shucking involves wet, slippery shells and high risk of puncture or stab injuries. You need cut protection + secure grip.
Best for
Why: Meat cutting often involves frequent slicing and trimming, so you need a balance of cut protection and dexterity.
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Slicing steaks, pork, chicken, or fish
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General meat preparation
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Home cooks and professional kitchens
Why: Butchering often involves heavy cutting, deboning, and frequent knife use. You need high cut resistance and reliable protection.
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