Q: Can I use this with power tools?
No, chain mail gloves are built for hand-tool carving only and shouldn't be worn near a rotating blade or bit, since the rings can catch and be pulled in.
Carver's Chain Mail Glove
Chain mail is the material of choice for cut resistance in the food processing industry and for butchers. Made from thousands of welded stainless-steel rings, this glove is flexible and readily molds to the hand, making it also ideal for wood carvers who hold their work by hand. When used with a regular grip, it is non-marring to all but the softest woods. Designed to fit loosely for maximum dexterity, it has an adjustable wristband and can be safely cleaned in the dishwasher. Though it provides outstanding protection against mishaps with hand tools, it should never be used with any power tool.
Sold individually, the glove is reversible for use on either hand. UL/USDA approved. It's reassuring to know that some elements of medieval technology remain effective today.
To determine your glove size, measure (in inches) the circumference of your hand (not including the thumb) and order the closest size, e.g., a circumference of 7 3/4" would be size 8.
No, chain mail gloves are built for hand-tool carving only and shouldn't be worn near a rotating blade or bit, since the rings can catch and be pulled in.
Not necessarily, the glove is non-marring to all but the softest wood species, though very soft or delicate stock can still show light contact marks.
Measure around the hand just below the knuckles, excluding the thumb, then match that circumference to the chain mail glove size chart, for example a 7 3/4" hand takes a size 8.
Yes, the steel rings are dishwasher-safe, making it straightforward to clean sawdust and residue off after a carving session.
Yes, the glove carries UL and USDA approval, reflecting standards originally developed for cut protection in food-processing and butchering work.
| Materials | Stainless steel |
| Includes | Chain mail glove |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Safety | Not intended for use with power tools |
| Certifications | USDA approved |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Carver's Chain Mail Glove
Chain mail is the material of choice for cut resistance in the food processing industry and for butchers. Made from thousands of welded stainless-steel rings, this glove is flexible and readily molds to the hand, making it also ideal for wood carvers who hold their work by hand. When used with a regular grip, it is non-marring to all but the softest woods. Designed to fit loosely for maximum dexterity, it has an adjustable wristband and can be safely cleaned in the dishwasher. Though it provides outstanding protection against mishaps with hand tools, it should never be used with any power tool.
Sold individually, the glove is reversible for use on either hand. UL/USDA approved. It's reassuring to know that some elements of medieval technology remain effective today.
To determine your glove size, measure (in inches) the circumference of your hand (not including the thumb) and order the closest size, e.g., a circumference of 7 3/4" would be size 8.
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