Global Gloves Samurai Series Review

Manufacturer:
Model: PUG555

If your projects involve working with sheet metal, glass,
knives or anything sharp, then you need to start using some cut resistant
gloves. Gloves from Global Gloves are made with Taeki 5 yarn, and what makes
them so unique is the level of protection they offer with all the dexterity and
tactile sensitivity you need.

Global Gloves offers a very extensive and complete
line of gloves to handle nearly any situation you can imagine. They offer
everything from your plain leather work gloves all the way to job-specific
gloves. For this review we are taking a snapshot look at the Global Gloves
Samurai series of cut resistant gloves, which all feature the Taeki 5. Taeki 5
is a proprietary blend of both materials and yarn spinning technique. The
spinning process is known as Duracore spinning which means that the different
outer fibers are spun around a center fiber core. The cut resistance comes from
the silicon reinforced fibers.

To test our
sample cut resistant gloves, we did the first thing that came to mind – and
that was to try to cut them. First off, we took a brand new Stanley
Heavy-Duty Razor Blade and put it into our utility knife. With the gloves resting on
a flat, hard surface we simply tried to cut the palm area of the glove. We
applied various amounts of pressure and in most cases we were not able to cut
through. It was not until we did a stabbing motion and applied extreme force that we finally got the gloves to fail. With normal force, they held their own and showed almost no
indication that we had been trying to cut them.

Our next
test was to take one of the fingers of the glove and put tension on it while
holding it up in the air and try to slice though. (Of course our
fingers were not in the glove for this.) We had similar results as when the
gloves were on a solid surface. It was not until after repeatedly increasing
force of the cuts that we finally cut our way into one of the fingers. From what we
can tell, most cuts with sharp objects happen from quick action that are the
result from either something slipping or glancing off of something sharp.

In our group of sample gloves we received four
different types. The first of these we tested were the Samurai PUG555. This particular type offers an ASTM F-1790 Level 4
cut resistance. These gloves have the palm and fingertips dipped in
polyurethane, which helps to add grip and additional abrasion resistance. Since
these gloves are black on black, they are designed to help hide oil and grease
when working in dirty environments and are well suited for working with sheet
metal and other metal work.

The next
type of gloves we looked at were the Samurai
CR300. These gloves are made of the same Taeki 5 material and feature palms
that are dipped in an etched rubber coating. This coating adds puncture
resistance and an excellent, sensitive grip. These gloves offer an ASTM F-1790
Level 5 cut resistance and are well-suited for working sheet metal, glass and
other extremely sharp materials.

The TAK333 type is a lightweight glove with
Nitrile dots and finger tips to give better grip. What makes this glove
different from the other gloves we sampled is that it is ambidextrous theoretically doubling the useful life of the glove. Since it
is made of a slightly lighter weight knit, it offers an ASTM F-1790 Level 4 cut
resistance and are also good for metal and glass working applications.

The heaviest duty gloves we looked at were the TAK555LF. They offer an ASTM F-1790
Level 5 cut resistance. These gloves feature Taeki 5 material along with leather
palms that are sewn on with Kevlar thread. These are not your regular work
gloves. They are much better, with the elastic like knit material on the back
and the leather on the fingers and palm; they stay on well and offer the most
abrasion, puncture, and cut resistance of almost any glove made by Global
Gloves. These are the ideal gloves for almost any heavy duty cutting project
like using a chain saw or cutting metal.

Conclusion

If you work
with sharp objects, it is just a matter of time before you will get cut; that
is unless you already use gloves or other protective safety measures when
working.  After our simple experiments
with the cut resistant gloves made with Taeki 5 yarn from Global Gloves, we
think they provide a great way to stay safe while still being able to maintain
the dexterity and tactile sensitivity you need. For our Performance rating we
gave these gloves a 9/10 since they really do what they are supposed to do. For
Value we gave them a 9/10 since they have a relatively low price range of about
$8 up to $17 for the protection they offer.

About Global Glove
At Global Glove and Safety Manufacturing, they understand the critical
challenges facing customers today and they develop solutions designed to offer
excellent protection at an exceptional value. They take great care to align
their business to the meet the rapidly changing needs of their customers. From
healthcare and food services to assembly and automotive, they offer products to
protect workers performing a variety of applications in almost every industry.

Specs

• ASTM F-1790 Rating: level 4 or 5 (depending on model)
• EN 388 Rating: Level 5 (for all)
• Made with Taeki 5 yarn