US Forge99408 Welding Gloves Leather, XL, Brown

Exactly what I was looking for as I have very large hands.

as described, strong sturdy gloves

I'm using these to weld - a lot. I've used them to put out little fires (including plastic). Used them to pick up hot pieces of steel. You know these are effective when you brush up against the same piece with bare skin... I ordered a second pair of these after getting molten plastic on the first pair but actually the first pair is still going strong - the plastic wore off, leaving the gloves behind - somewhat dirtier than when they were new - but for the amount of abuse and use I've put these things through - a truly outstanding purchase.I find uses for them other than welding - lifting heavy loads with uncomfortable edges - various pieces of industrial equipment, etc.

I bought these long welding gloves to protect my hands when I furrminate my cat or trim his claws. He gets overly excited and swipes me. The leather is tough, the liner thick and protects my hands. I have small hands and these gloves are huge for my fingers but they work well. The gloves end about 3 inches from my elbow. They are well made with a soft flannel white lining at the fingers/palm and a black liner up the arm. A side benefit is that I always set the gloves on my lap when the cats sit on me in the summertime. They protect my legs from being scratched when I wear shorts and someone decided to leap off. The cats also enjoy being petted with them as I guess the suede brushes nicely against their fur.

The insulation is not sufficient for use with my wood stove. I am crippled and must lean against the stove while filling it with wood. ;I was able to do this without getting burned with the last pair of leather welding gloves that I purchased. NOt so with thewe gloves. I get burned almost every single time that I use them.