Home cook with a mandoline
You want a thin food-grade knit for slicing, grating or a mandoline, and you will still keep a point off the glove. The NoCry size M is the most-reviewed food-grade knit here, at about £13.99, with no EN 388 digit string.
Cut protection gloves comparison 2026
The best cut protection gloves, compared.
Top pick: KAYGO KG21NB size M, two pairs Best value: flintronic polyethylene knit, size L – About £3.90 for an uncoated knit with a large printed star line. That 2,257 count is shared with the S and M ASINs, and there is no EN 388 digit string. Updated 17 October 2026.
Cut protection gloves on amazon.co.uk are thin knits or coated liners for a knife, a mandoline, glass or a metal edge. Buyers here are home cooks, people who whittle, and handling racking, wire and thorns. EN 388:2016 reads as abrasion, coupe cut or X, tear, puncture, then an ISO 13997 letter A to F. The rest say level 5, level 9, or ANSI A4 or A9 without that string. Level 5 is the old coupe ceiling, not ISO F. How to read a code is in the [cut protection gloves buying guide](/hub/protective-clothing/cut-protection-gloves/sub/cut-protection-gloves-buying-guide). It is sold to reduce a slicing injury from a knife, a mandoline, glass or a metal edge. It is not a chainsaw glove, and it is not armour against a point. A slice across the yarn is what a cut score describes. A thorn, an awl or a knife point is the puncture digit. Puncture level 2 is a probe score, not a thorn test.
Cut protection gloves on amazon.co.uk are thin knits or coated liners for a knife, a mandoline, glass or a metal edge. Buyers here are home cooks, people who whittle, and handling racking, wire and thorns.
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Our view
KAYGO KG21NB size M is two grey pairs at £14.98. The title prints Level C and EN 388 4X42C, with an HPPE and fibreglass liner and a micro-foam nitrile palm. The listing is 4.5 from 412 reviews and number 44 in Safety Work Gloves. The same review names appear on the size L ASIN, so this is one written pool, not a second independent test. Reviewers like the fit and the grip for wire and gardening. One says a carving knife went through, several say thorns poke through, and one warehouse user shows the black coating leaving the palm. The item weight field says 10 g, which is not a credible weight for two pairs. Care on this ASIN allows a wash up to 40°C and tumble drying up to 60°C. Warranty is one year from the manufacturer. There is no food-contact field.
Pros
- EN 388 4X42C is printed in the title
- 4.5 from 412 reviews
- Two pairs at £14.98
- Micro-foam nitrile palm for light oil, as a bullet
Cons
- One review describes a knife going through
- Thorns penetrate, in reviews
- Coating peeled in warehouse use
- Item weight reads 10 g
Best for: Someone who wants the printed 4X42C code in a size M two-pack and will inspect the palm coat.
Less suitable: A kitchen buyer who needs a food-contact line, or anyone treating letter C as coupe level 5.
Specifications
- Model
- KAYGO KG21NB size M, two pairs
- Brand
- KAYGO
- Price
- ∼£15
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(412)
- Cut mark
- EN 388 4X42C
- Palm
- Micro-foam nitrile
- Pack
- 2 pairs, size M
- Size
- M
- Touchscreen
- No
- Wash
- Up to 40°C
- Water
- Water repellent
- Listed job
- Handling
Common questions
What cut code does this KAYGO listing print?
EN 388 4X42C. The title also says Level C. A review on the page says that is not the same as a level 5 description.
How many gloves are in the pack?
Two pairs, size M. The unit count and the number of items are both 2.
Are they waterproof?
The field says not waterproof, and water resistance is water repellent. A review says they are not waterproof at all.
Our view
KAYGO KG21NB size L is the same title and the same EN 388 4X42C code as the size M pack, at the same £14.98 for two grey pairs. Stars are 4.5 from 409, and the best-seller line is 33 in Safety Work Gloves, a higher category rank than the M ASIN’s 44. The written reviews match the M file, including praise for fit and a review in which a carving knife went through. This file’s glove-or-mitt field says Mitt, while the title says gloves. Care text here is a wash not above 40°C and does not include the tumble-dry sentence printed on the M ASIN. Item weight is again 10 g, which is not a credible pack weight. Warranty is one year from the manufacturer.
Pros
- EN 388 4X42C printed
- 4.5 from 409 reviews
- Better Safety Work Gloves rank than the M pack
- Two pairs, size L
Cons
- Review text is shared with the M ASIN, including a cut-through
- Field says Mitt
- 10 g item weight
- Wash instructions differ from the M file
Best for: A size L buyer who wants the same 4X42C KAYGO pack and will ignore the Mitt field.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs the care text to match across sizes, or a food-contact glove.
Specifications
- Model
- KAYGO KG21NB size L, two pairs
- Brand
- KAYGO
- Price
- ∼£15
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(409)
- Cut mark
- EN 388 4X42C
- Palm
- Micro-foam nitrile
- Pack
- 2 pairs, size L
- Size
- L
- Touchscreen
- No
- Wash
- Up to 40°C
- Water
- Water repellent
- Listed job
- Handling
Common questions
Is the size L pack a different model from the size M pack?
The title, code, and model number line match: KG21NB, EN 388 4X42C, £14.98 for two pairs. The size line is L.
Why does one field say Mitt?
The glove-or-mitt field says Mitt. The product title says work gloves. Both are in the raw file.
Do the reviews differ from the size M listing?
The UK review names and wording in the two raw files match. The header counts are 409 here and 412 on the M ASIN.
Our view
The flintronic size L knit is listed at £3.90. Material is polyethylene, the colour field is L, and the size field reads Aldult. Bullets claim CE EN 388 Class 5, food contact, and a 90 per cent cut in serious injury. The spec fields do not print an EN 388 digit string, and the file gives no method for the 90 per cent line, so that percentage is not a finding of this comparison. Stars are 4.4 from 2,257, with the same best-seller line as the S and M ASINs, 19 in Safety Work Gloves, and the same UK review text. Reviewers use them for graters, mandolines and whittling. They also say thorns and a point go through. The age-range field says Adult while a bullet mentions children. Is Waterproof is true. Item weight is 60 g. The image URL matches the S and M files. Manufacturer is XJYEU.
Pros
- £3.90
- 4.4 from a 2,257 header, the figure printed on the page
- Food-contact sentence in the bullets
- Kitchen and whittling use in the reviews
Cons
- No EN 388 digit string
- The 2,257 count is shared with two other ASINs
- Thorns and points go through, in reviews
- Age field says Adult; a bullet mentions children
Best for: A buyer who wants the cheap uncoated knit in the L colour field and will treat the star count as one shared pool.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a printed 4X42 code, or a glove for thorns or for a child.
Specifications
- Model
- flintronic polyethylene knit, size L
- Brand
- flintronic
- Price
- ∼£4
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(2,257)
- Cut mark
- Class 5, no code
- Palm
- Uncoated polyethylene
- Food contact
- Yes
- Pack
- Unit count 2
- Size
- L
- Touchscreen
- No
- Wash
- Air dry, no tumble
- Water
- Waterproof
- Listed job
- Kitchen and garden
Common questions
What cut standard is printed in the spec fields?
None. The bullets say CE EN 388 Class 5. There is no code such as 4X42C in the captured fields.
Is the 2,257 review count unique to this size?
No. The S and M raw files show the same 4.4 from 2,257, the same rank, and the same review names.
Does the listing say children can use them?
A bullet says they are designed for children and women. The age-range field says Adult.
Our view
The flintronic size M knit is £3.90, polyethylene, coatless, and marked food grade in the special features. The size line says M (pack of 1) while the unit count and the number of items are 2. Weight is 50 g, against 60 g on the L ASIN. Stars, rank, photograph and the UK review text match the L and S files, including the note that a medium felt very tight. The Class 5 bullet and the 90 per cent injury sentence are the same claims, still without an EN 388 digit string and still without a method for that percentage. The age field is Adult. Is Waterproof is true. Part number is F4EU-3121769 and the model number is F4EU-3119942.
Pros
- £3.90
- Food grade named in features
- Ambidextrous
- Same large header count as the other two sizes
Cons
- Review text is not a separate sample
- Medium described as tight in that shared text
- Pack of 1 versus unit count 2
- No EN 388 digit string
Best for: A buyer who measured for M, accepts the shared reviews, and can return the pair if it is tight.
Less suitable: Someone who already read the tight-medium comment and needs a printed cut code.
Specifications
- Model
- flintronic polyethylene knit, size M
- Brand
- flintronic
- Price
- ∼£4
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(2,257)
- Cut mark
- Class 5, no code
- Palm
- Uncoated polyethylene
- Food contact
- Yes
- Pack
- 1 pair; count 2
- Size
- M
- Touchscreen
- No
- Wash
- Machine, air dry
- Water
- Waterproof
- Listed job
- Food prep
Common questions
Is this a different glove from the flintronic L?
It is the M size line of the same title family. Photo, stars, rank and review text match the L file. Weight is 50 g here and 60 g on L.
How many are in the pack?
The size line says M (pack of 1). Unit count is 2 and number of items is 2. The file does not resolve that.
Are the reviews only about size M?
No. The first 50 UK reviews are the same text as on the L and S ASINs, and they include a comment that medium was too tight.
Our view
The flintronic colour S listing is £3.90 and uses the same photograph, the same 4.4 from 2,257, and the same review text as the M and L files. The palm style is textured and uncoated. Stretch is medium on this file, while the L and M files say no stretch. Unit count is 1 and number of items is 2. Item dimensions are printed as 20 x 20 x 10 mm, which cannot be the glove. Weight is 50 g. Food grade is in the special features. The Class 5 bullet is unchanged and still has no digit string. Part and model are both F4EU-3119933.
Pros
- £3.90
- Food grade in features
- A distinct model number from the M file
- Ambidextrous
Cons
- Reviews are the shared pool, not an S-only sample
- 20 x 20 x 10 mm dimensions
- Unit count 1 versus two items
- No EN 388 digit string
Best for: A small-hand buyer who wants this colour-S listing and will check the pair on arrival.
Less suitable: Anyone using the printed millimetre dimensions as a size, or anyone counting 2,257 as a third sample.
Specifications
- Model
- flintronic polyethylene knit, size S
- Brand
- flintronic
- Price
- ∼£4
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(2,257)
- Cut mark
- Class 5, no code
- Palm
- Uncoated polyethylene
- Food contact
- Yes
- Pack
- Count 1; items 2
- Size
- S
- Touchscreen
- No
- Wash
- Air dry
- Water
- Waterproof
- Listed job
- Food prep
Common questions
What size is this ASIN?
The colour field is S. The size line says 1 count (pack of 1). The title says S for adults.
Can the 20 x 20 x 10 mm line be the glove?
That is the printed item-dimensions field. It is far smaller than a glove. Weight is 50 g.
Are the reviews about the S size?
The raw review block matches the M and L files, including reviewers who discuss other sizes.
Our view
The NoCry NC-CRG-GREY-M is a grey size M pair listed at £13.99, with fibreglass, high-performance polyethylene and spandex, and no palm coating in the material fields. Across 1,351 amazon.co.uk reviews it sits at 4.4, and the listing is number 2 in Cut Resistant Gloves. The title says level 5 and food grade. The captured spec fields do not include an EN 388 digit string, and the ANSI field on the page is an abrasion level of 5, not a cut letter. Reviewers use the pair with mandolines and kitchen knives and describe feeling safer. The same reviews say a point or a thorn still goes through, and one says the gloves shrink unless the wash is cool. Included components are the pair and instructions. Origin is Thailand. Item weight is 90.7 g.
Pros
- Largest single-ASIN review sample in the set, 4.4 from 1,351
- Food-grade claim on the title and in special features
- Ambidextrous knit with a stated size M
- Machine-wash field, plus dishwasher safe in features
Cons
- No EN 388 digit string
- Reviews say points and thorns go through
- Some buyers found the labelled size small
- Shrink reported unless the wash stays cool
Best for: A home cook who wants the most-reviewed food-grade knit in this set and will still keep a point off the glove.
Less suitable: A workplace buyer who must show an EN 388 code, or anyone who needs thorn or stab protection.
Specifications
- Model
- NoCry NC-CRG-GREY-M
- Brand
- NoCry
- Price
- ∼£14
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(1,351)
- Cut mark
- Level 5, no code
- Palm
- Uncoated knit
- Food contact
- Yes
- Pack
- 1 pair
- Size
- M
- Touchscreen
- No
- Wash
- Machine; dishwasher
- Water
- Not waterproof
- Listed job
- Food prep
Common questions
Does the NoCry listing print an EN 388 code?
No. The title says level 5. The captured fields do not include a digit string such as 4X42C. The ANSI line on the page is an abrasion level of 5.
Are they described as food grade?
Yes. The title and the special-features field both say food grade. That is a listing claim, not a document in the raw file.
What do the reviews say they do not stop?
Points and thorns. Reviewers who use them for slicing still say a stab or a thorn goes through, and one says a hot wash shrinks them.
Our view
This flintronic listing is £7.99 and the title says one safety work glove with two cotton gloves. The highlight calls it level 9 stainless-steel mesh for butcher, whittling and oyster work. Material is cotton, nylon and stainless steel. There is no EN 388 digit string and no food-grade field, though the recommended uses include kitchen butchering and food processing. Stars are 4.4 from 1,163. Reviews praise the feel against a mandoline and also complain that only one metal glove arrived, that the size runs small once the cotton liner is on, and that the layers are awkward to wash. Length is 24 cm and weight is 140 g. Not water resistant. One review says kindling chopped with an axe finished a glove in about three weeks.
Pros
- 4.4 from 1,163 reviews
- £7.99
- Cotton liners included for the mesh
- Clear title that the cut glove is singular
Cons
- Not a pair of cut gloves
- No EN 388 code
- Size-up reviews, especially with the liner
- Hard to clean, in reviews
Best for: Someone who wants one mesh glove for the hand that faces the blade, and who has read the one-glove title.
Less suitable: A buyer who needs a pair, or a code to show an employer.
Specifications
- Model
- flintronic steel-mesh glove plus cotton liners
- Brand
- flintronic
- Price
- ∼£8
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(1,163)
- Cut mark
- Level 9, no code
- Palm
- Steel mesh
- Pack
- 1 glove, 2 liners
- Size
- L
- Touchscreen
- No
- Wash
- Machine wash
- Water
- Not resistant
- Listed job
- Kitchen carving
Common questions
How many cut-resistant gloves are in the box?
The title says one safety work glove and two cotton gloves. Reviews repeat that it is not a pair of metal gloves.
Is there an EN 388 code?
No digit string is in the captured fields. The highlight says level 9 stainless-steel mesh.
What size do reviewers suggest?
Several say the chart ran small, and one says go up a size if you will wear the cotton inner.
Our view
JuanYi’s grey size L glove is £3.99. The title says level 5, food grade, meat cutting and wood carving. The recommended-uses field instead lists construction, glass, manufacturing and metal working. Material is HPPE and polyester, with a textured palm, an elastic wrist and a not-waterproof field. There is no EN 388 digit string. Stars are 4.4 from 67, and about 22 UK reviews are in the file. They cover grating and mandolines, and they also say thorns go through and that the gloves are not stab resistant. One pair came unstitched after five days and was refunded. Length is 23 cm, thickness is 2 mm, weight is 70 g. The warranty field reads machine washable. UPC is 685634745697. Rank is 7 in Cut Resistant Gloves.
Pros
- £3.99
- Food grade is in the title
- 4.4 from 67 reviews
- Stated length 23 cm and thickness 2 mm
Cons
- No EN 388 code
- Thorn complaints
- One unstitched pair within five days
- Uses field and title do not describe the same job
Best for: A kitchen or light garden buyer who wants another sub-£4 knit and will inspect the seams.
Less suitable: Someone who has already had thorns through this sort of knit, or who needs a written cut code.
Specifications
- Model
- JuanYi size L food-grade knit
- Brand
- JuanYi
- Price
- ∼£4
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(67)
- Cut mark
- Level 5, no code
- Palm
- Textured knit
- Food contact
- Yes
- Pack
- 1 pair
- Size
- L
- Touchscreen
- No
- Wash
- Machine or dishwasher
- Water
- Not waterproof
- Listed job
- Kitchen title
Common questions
Is there an EN 388 code?
No. The title says level 5 and food grade. The spec fields do not print a digit string.
Are they waterproof?
The field says not waterproof. One review mentions a waterproof design. The field is the listing value used here.
What failed?
Thorns, in several reviews, and one pair that arrived or became unstitched within five days and was refunded.
Our view
Donfri QGA9 is a size L pair at £12.99. The title says level 9 and the highlight says ANSI A9. Fabric is 56 per cent HPPE, 37 per cent steel and 7 per cent elastane, with a gritty PU palm and a reinforced thumb. There is no EN 388 digit string. A bullet calls A9 the highest possible cut rating, which is a claim about that US scale, not a finding that it equals ISO F. Stars are 4.4 from 34, with about ten UK reviews in the file. They mention garden tools, kitchen blades, and a grip coat that wore off in a day or two. One size L was far too small for a size 9 hand, and another was a bit large. Weight is 40 g. Thickness is 1.8 mm. Waterproof is no; the water field says water resistant. Warranty is 90 days. Touchscreen is in the bullets.
Pros
- ANSI A9 named on the highlight
- Steel content is printed, 37 per cent
- Reinforced thumb and gritty PU
- Touchscreen claimed
Cons
- Only 34 reviews
- No EN 388 letter beside A9
- Grip coat wore off quickly, in one review
- Size L did not mean one fit
Best for: A buyer who specifically wants the ANSI A9 wording and a steel blend, and who will check the size.
Less suitable: Someone who needs an EN 388 letter for a UK site rule, or a large review sample.
Specifications
- Model
- Donfri QGA9 size L, ANSI A9 claim
- Brand
- Donfri
- Price
- ∼£13
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(34)
- Cut mark
- ANSI A9, no EN code
- Palm
- Gritty PU
- Pack
- 1 pair
- Size
- L
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Wash
- No tumble dry
- Water
- Water resistant
- Listed job
- Carpentry
Common questions
Does the listing show an EN 388 code as well as A9?
No. The title and highlight say level 9 and ANSI A9. No 4X42-style string is in the captured fields.
What is the fabric mix?
56 per cent HPPE, 37 per cent steel, 7 per cent elastane.
What do the few reviews complain about?
Sharp points, a grip coat that wore off in a day or two, and size L that was either too small or a bit large.
Our view
The AovYoo size L glove is £7.99. The brand field is AovYoo and the manufacturer is DOULI. The title says ANSI A4 and touchscreen. The highlight says EN 388 4X42D. Fabric is 95 per cent HPPE and 5 per cent elastane, with a PU palm. Stars are 4.4 from 20, and about ten UK reviews are in the file. Those reviews mention whittling grip, a mandoline, and one case of short fingers and hand fatigue. Weight is 70 g. Is Waterproof is true. Warranty is 90 days. Rank is 9 in Cut Resistant Gloves. There is no food-contact field and no steel content in the fabric line.
Pros
- ANSI A4 on the title and 4X42D on the highlight
- £7.99
- PU palm and touchscreen
- 90-day warranty
Cons
- Only 20 reviews
- One report of short fingers and fatigue
- No food-contact claim
- Waterproof is a field, not a described membrane
Best for: A size L buyer who wants an A4 and 4X42D claim at £7.99 and can live with a 20-review sample.
Less suitable: Anyone who wants a large UK review history before trusting the fit.
Specifications
- Model
- AovYoo PU size L, ANSI A4
- Brand
- AovYoo
- Price
- ∼£8
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(20)
- Cut mark
- A4; highlight 4X42D
- Palm
- PU grip
- Pack
- 1 pair
- Size
- L
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Wash
- Machine washable
- Water
- Waterproof
- Listed job
- Carving and site
Common questions
Which cut marks are on the page?
The title says ANSI A4. The item highlight says EN 388 4X42D. Both are listing text.
Who makes it?
The brand field is AovYoo. The manufacturer field is DOULI. The model name is Fqgsta4.
How many reviews were in the file?
The header says 4.4 from 20. About ten UK reviews are written out.
Our view
Donfri’s size L coated glove is £8.99 and is number 1 in Cut Resistant Gloves, at 4.1 from 627 reviews. The bullets state ANSI cut level A4 and EN 388:2016 4X42D, and they describe a PU dip on the palm and fingertips plus a 13-gauge knit. The title says touchscreen and also says level 5. Is Waterproof is false, while the material-features line includes waterproof, and the water-resistance level is moisture resistant. Weight is 70 g. Dimensions are 27 x 13 x 1.5 cm. Manufacturer is rentuo. Reviews often say the size runs small. Two describe the black grip disappearing within days, and one says a knife went through on first use. There is no food-grade field.
Pros
- EN 388:2016 4X42D and ANSI A4 in the bullets
- Number 1 in Cut Resistant Gloves
- PU palm and a touchscreen title
- £8.99 for one pair
Cons
- 4.1 from 627, the lowest star line in the set
- Cut-through on first use, in one review
- Coating wear within days
- Size-up comments and a waterproof clash
Best for: A size L DIY user who wants a printed 4X42D code at £8.99 and will order with the size reviews in mind.
Less suitable: Someone who needs the palm coat to survive daily trailer or steel work, or a food-contact knit.
Specifications
- Model
- Donfri PU-coated size L, 4X42D
- Brand
- Donfri
- Price
- ∼£9
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(627)
- Cut mark
- EN 388 4X42D
- Palm
- PU palm
- Pack
- 1 pair
- Size
- L
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Wash
- Hang dry
- Water
- No; features say yes
- Listed job
- Glass and metal
Common questions
What codes do the bullets state?
ANSI cut level A4 and EN 388:2016 4X42D. The title also says level 5 and touchscreen.
Are they waterproof?
The waterproof field is false. Material features include the word waterproof, and water resistance is moisture resistant.
What failed in the reviews?
Sizing, a grip coat that wore off in days, and one knife that cut through on first use. Other reviews report no injuries while handling glass.
Our view
ZVLZR’s pack is ten pairs at £21.99. The title says level 5 and food grade. Material is polyethylene, colour is grey, and length is 24 cm. The size field says one size and the highlight says size L. Pack weight is 645 g. There is no customer-review line and no UK review text, so stars are not available and the review count is 0 because that line is missing. There is no EN 388 digit string and no wash line. Warranty says no warranty. Rank is 218,146 in DIY & Tools and 1,646 in Safety Work Gloves. Dividing £21.99 by ten is £2.20 a pair as arithmetic only. The listing questions ask about food handling and durability, and the file does not include answers.
Pros
- Ten pairs in one listing
- Food grade is in the title
- Length stated at 24 cm
- Included components name the ten pairs
Cons
- No review line
- No EN 388 code
- One size on the field and size L on the highlight
- No warranty
Best for: A buyer who wants a bulk polyethylene pack and does not need reviews or a printed code.
Less suitable: Anyone choosing on stars, or anyone who needs a stated size without a one-size clash.
Specifications
- Model
- ZVLZR ten-pair polyethylene pack
- Brand
- ZVLZR
- Price
- ∼£22
- Cut mark
- Level 5, no code
- Palm
- Uncoated polyethylene
- Food contact
- Yes
- Pack
- 10 pairs
- Size
- One size; L claim
- Touchscreen
- No
- Listed job
- Food and workshop
Common questions
How many pairs are included?
Ten. The title, the unit count, the number of items and the included-components line all say 10 pairs.
What is the star rating?
The raw file has no customer-review line. It is recorded as unavailable, so the count is 0.
Which size is it?
The size field says one size. The highlight says size L. Length is 24 cm.
How we compared
There is no separate scoring note in this folder. The order follows the display scores on the twelve amazon.co.uk listings: stars, review volume, whether an EN 388 digit string is printed, and faults that repeat in the reviews. Shared review pools and a missing code reduce a score. There was no laboratory cut test. The top pick and the best value are the two awards already on the display file.
1
Printed cut mark
30%Points follow the code that listing actually prints. EN 388 4X42C or 4X42D scores above a level 5, Class 5, level 9 or ANSI line that has no digit string. An X is not treated as zero, and level 5 is not treated as ISO F.
2
Review evidence
25%Amazon.co.uk stars and the review count on that ASIN. A large file ranks above a handful of reviews. The same text copied across sizes is one pool, not three samples. A missing review line scores at the bottom.
3
Palm and job
20%An uncoated knit for food prep, or a PU or micro-foam nitrile palm for handling. A coat that reviews say wears off, and a waterproof tick that the same page contradicts, both reduce the score.
4
Pack and size
15%A pair you can count, a stated size, and a title that matches the included items. One mesh glove sold as a kit, a unit-count clash, or a one-size line against a size L highlight scores lower.
5
Shelf price
10%The amazon.co.uk shelf price in the capture, from about £3.90 to about £21.99. A low price helps only against a readable listing. It does not replace a printed code or a review file.
Independent review
Last updated: 17 October 2026
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Cut protection gloves buying guide
Most of this set is a thin knit for a kitchen knife or a coated liner for handling. The decision is the hazard, the code that is actually printed, and the pack you will receive. Level 5 is not the top of the current scale. A chainsaw is a different glove. Prices below are shelf prices from the captured amazon.co.uk listings, not a live basket.
What is a cut protection glove?
A cut protection glove in this set is a thin knit or a coated liner. It is sold to reduce a slicing injury from a knife, a mandoline, glass or a metal edge. It is not a chainsaw glove, and it is not armour against a point. Name the hazard before the brand. A slice across the yarn is what a cut score describes. A thorn, an awl or a knife point is the puncture digit. Reviews in this set say points go through. Puncture level 2 is a probe score, not a thorn test.
Best for
- A home cook who wants a thin knit for a mandoline or a grater and will keep a point off the yarn
- A DIYer who wants a coated palm and a printed EN 388 code for handling
Not ideal for
- Chainsaw work, which needs a glove marked to BS EN 381-7 or BS EN ISO 11393-4
- Thorns, an awl, or a knife point, which these reviews say still go through
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Reading level 5 as the highest score
Coupe level 5 is the old round-blade ceiling. ISO letters run A to F, and F starts at 30 newtons. ANSI A9 is a different scale. A level 5 title without a digit string is not ISO F.
- 2
Counting the flintronic 2,257 three times
The S, M and L polyethylene knits share one photograph, one rank and one review text. Add them and you have invented two extra samples. The KAYGO M and L files share review wording too.
- 3
Wearing these gloves on a chainsaw
None of these ASINs cites BS EN 381-7 or BS EN ISO 11393-4:2019. A review that mentions a saw does not make the glove chainsaw PPE. No PPE is 100 per cent against a chainsaw.
What to weigh up
Printed cut mark
HighThe decision is the mark printed on that amazon.co.uk listing, not the words cut proof or level 5. EN 388:2016 is read left to right: abrasion, coupe cut or X, tear, puncture, then an ISO 13997 letter A to F. P appears only if impact was passed. 4X42C means abrasion 4, coupe not the reference, tear 4, puncture 2, and ISO cut C, at least 10 newtons. 4X42D is the same with ISO cut D, at least 15 newtons. Letters A to F start at 2, 5, 10, 15, 22 and 30 newtons. An X is not a zero.
Palm, pack and size
HighCoatless polyethylene or HPPE is the palm the kitchen reviews use, including the NoCry food-grade knit and the flintronic and JuanYi knits. PU or micro-foam nitrile is the grip claim for light oil. Reviews on the KAYGO, Donfri 4X42D and Donfri A9 listings say that coat can peel or wear off in hard use, including within days. Check the pack before the title. KAYGO is two pairs. Most others are one pair.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
A cheap uncoated knit
You want the lowest pair price and you will treat the star line as one shared pool. The flintronic size L knit is about £3.90, with a Class 5 claim and no digit string. The 2,257 reviews are also on the S and M ASINs.
Handling with a printed code
You want EN 388 4X42C on the title for wire, racking or light construction, and you will inspect the palm coat. The KAYGO size M pack is two pairs at about £14.98. It is not a food-contact glove, and one review describes a knife going through.
Common questions about cut protection gloves
Which cut protection glove is the top pick in 2026?
The NoCry NC-CRG-GREY-M is the top pick. It is a grey size M knit at about £13.99, with 4.4 from 1,351 amazon.co.uk reviews, the largest count on a single ASIN in this set. The title says level 5 and food grade. The captured fields do not include an EN 388 digit string. Reviews say a point or a thorn still goes through. This is not a laboratory result.
How much do cut protection gloves cost?
Shelf prices in these amazon.co.uk captures, not a live basket, start at about £3.90 for the flintronic knits and about £3.99 for JuanYi. Coated singles with a 4X42D line are about £7.99 to £8.99. NoCry is about £13.99, the Donfri A9 claim about £12.99, and each KAYGO two-pack about £14.98. The ZVLZR ten-pack is about £21.99, about £2.20 a pair only as arithmetic, and it has no review line.
What should you check before you buy cut protection gloves?
Name the hazard first. A slice is a cut score. A point or a thorn is puncture, and reviews here say points go through. Then read the printed code. 4X42C is abrasion 4, coupe not the reference, tear 4, puncture 2, ISO cut C. 4X42D raises that letter to D. Level 5 on its own is the old coupe ceiling, not ISO F. Then check the palm, the pack and the size.
Is level 5 the highest cut protection?
No. Coupe level 5 is only the old round-blade ceiling in EN 388. The current standard adds an ISO 13997 letter from A to F, and F starts at 30 newtons. ANSI/ISEA 105 runs A1 to A9 on a different scale. A listing that says level 5 or level 9, without a digit string, has not printed ISO F or ANSI A9. Those words are not the same certificate.
Can you wear these gloves with a chainsaw?
No. A chainsaw glove, where the job needs one, is BS EN 381-7 on the HSE page, and BS EN ISO 11393-4:2019 supersedes BS EN 381-7:1999. None of these twelve listings cites either standard. No PPE is 100 per cent against a chainsaw. Leg protection in this hub is a separate comparison, chainsaw trousers. If a blade has already gone through, that is medical care, not a glove choice.
Does food grade mean the gloves are approved for a kitchen?
A food-grade line is a listing claim. Assimilated Regulation 1935/2004 applies when a material really touches food and complies. It is not a Food Standards Agency approval printed on these pages, and these files do not include a food-contact declaration. The NoCry, flintronic knits, JuanYi and ZVLZR titles or features use food-grade wording. The coated work gloves do not. The flintronic age field says Adult even where a bullet mentions children.
Why do three flintronic knits show 2,257 reviews?
The size S, M and L polyethylene knits each show 4.4 from 2,257, the same best-seller line and the same review text. That is one written pool, not three samples, so do not add the counts. The KAYGO size M and size L files also share review wording, with headers of 412 and 409. The ZVLZR ten-pack has no customer-review line at all, so its stars are not available and the count stays at 0.
Our verdict
The NoCry NC-CRG-GREY-M is the top pick: the highest display score, 4.4 from 1,351 reviews, and a food-grade claim, at about £13.99, with no EN 388 digit string. The flintronic size L knit is the best value at about £3.90, with a Class 5 claim and a 4.4-from-2,257 line that is shared with two other sizes. The other ten have no award. KAYGO is the pair of listings that print EN 388 4X42C. Donfri B08XQ56BL2 prints 4X42D and has the lowest star line in the set, 4.1 from 627. None of these scores is a laboratory test, and none of these gloves is chainsaw PPE.
Best value
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flintronic polyethylene knit, size L
About £3.90 for an uncoated knit with a large printed star line. That 2,257 count is shared with the S and M ASINs, and there is no EN 388 digit string.
Editorial
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: 17 October 2026
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Guides to cut protection gloves
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Cut protection gloves buying guideHow to read EN 388 and match a slice to a puncture.Cut protection gloves shortlistWho in these twelve to shortlist, and who should skip.How to use cut protection glovesFit, wash, and when to retire a damaged glove.Cut protection gloves in the kitchenMandoline, knives, food-contact claims, and the single mesh glove.Cut protection gloves versus chainsaw glovesWhy these listings are not BS EN 381-7 or BS EN ISO 11393-4 gloves.
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Sources
Public UK sources and the amazon.co.uk listings used for this comparison. Page updated 17 October 2026.
- HSE, PPE overview (retrieved 17 October 2026)
- HSE, glove selection (retrieved 17 October 2026)
- HSE, chainsaw PPE (retrieved 17 October 2026)
- uvex, EN 388 glove standards (retrieved 17 October 2026)
- GOV.UK, UKCA and CE product marking (retrieved 17 October 2026)
- Food Standards Agency, food contact materials (retrieved 17 October 2026)
- BSI, BS EN ISO 11393-4:2019 (retrieved 17 October 2026)
- amazon.co.uk listings for the twelve gloves in this set (retrieved 17 October 2026)
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