Rapala Fillet Glove

I purchased this for my husband, who is an avid fisherman. He loves fishing from the ocean and catches a lot of black rockfish. Unfortunately they really cut his hands up. He is always coming home with battered hands after fishing. I had the idea that a glove like this might work, being light enough that he could still handle and feel the fish but tough enough not to get stabbed. So far it has been very useful. He has used it a few times and been very happy with it.

Can’t say as ANY glove could earn 5 stars whether it’s for doing dirty cleaning jobs or keeping hands warm on a cold winter day – there’s always some discomfort, some clumsiness – and this filet glove is no exception. Does it do it’s job? Well, yes… if that’s to keep a sharp knife from slicing your finger – but don’t think you can’t be poked with a spine or stabbed if you slip with the tip of the blade; it’s not a knight’s gauntlet. And of course it is a bit on the bulky side, not like a mitten, but your gloved hand is best reserved only for holding the item while the other wields the slicing blade. In that sense get the right size for your hand for whatever cutting task you face. I bought this specifically for a whittling kit I made up for my adult children to be able to introduce this hobby to their families. Each kit included the right sized glove, intended to securely and safely hold the workpiece in case of a slipped stroke of the whittling knife. Does the job, but remember it isn’t perfect and be cautious, not over confident.