GUARD 5 Cowhide Split Leather Work Gloves (5 pairs)
Five pairs of cowhide split leather work gloves, EN 388 3.2.4.3.X, with reinforced fingertips and knuckles — tough hand protection for clearing brambles.
In short:GUARD 5 work gloves (11707) are cowhide split leather gloves about 1.3 mm thick, certified category II to EN 388 with ratings 3.2.4.3.X for abrasion, cut, tear and puncture. They have a lined palm, reinforced fingertips and knuckle protection, double stitching and a canvas cuff. The listing on our link is five pairs in size 11 (XXL). They suit handling thorny cuttings and general clearing; for blade handling choose a higher cut rating.
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Pros
- Tough leather keeps thorns out
- Good abrasion and puncture ratings
- Five pairs — plenty of spares
Cons
- Low cut rating (2) — not for handling blades
- Size 11 (XXL) on our link; check other sizes
- Canvas cuff lets thorns in at the wrist
What they are
Classic cowhide split leather work gloves from GUARD 5 (model 11707), about 1.3 mm thick, with a lined palm, reinforced fingertips and knuckle protection, double stitching and a canvas cuff. They’re certified category II to EN 388, with ratings 3.2.4.3.X. The listing on our link is a pack of five pairs in size 11 (XXL); when we checked in October 2026 it showed as unavailable.
What the EN 388 numbers mean
The four digits rate abrasion (3 of 4), cut by the coupe test (2 of 5), tear (4 of 4) and puncture (3 of 4); the X means the newer cut test wasn’t performed. In plain terms: very tough against thorns, rough wood and abrasion, but only modest cut resistance.
Where they fit in
Leather gloves are ideal for the clearing work around a brush cutter: dragging cut brambles into piles, handling thorny prunings and carrying brush. They’re also fine for line trimming. For handling metal blades, choose a high cut rating, such as the Vgo cut-resistant gloves (EN 388 cut level E). Always stop the engine before touching the head.
Fit
Choose a snug fit so the gloves don’t bunch around the throttle; check the size chart, as the pack on our link is XXL. See the best safety gear for brush cutting for the rest of the kit.
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