Fons & Porter Klutz glove
#13
Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 35
I've used one for several years. I'm a geek so I decided to test it out before using it. I slipped something (can't remember what) in the cuff so that there was only one layer and then ran the rotary cutter over the just the wrist part a few times. The yarn fibers were cut a bit but the wires didn't let the blade cut through at all.
I wear it only on my left hand since I'm right-handed, being sure to retract the blade on the cutter before setting it down between cuts. This leaves my right hand free to move the fabric or whatever.
I wear it only on my left hand since I'm right-handed, being sure to retract the blade on the cutter before setting it down between cuts. This leaves my right hand free to move the fabric or whatever.
#14
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: mid MI
Posts: 288
I have had one since they first came on the market. I read the reviews on Amazon but I am curious if anyone has had an accident while wearing them. I am very lucky since I do not drive that I have never cut myself with a rotary cutter. I have downsize the size of the cutter using a 28mm size figuring the smaller the blade will hopefully increase the lesser the cut. I get chills up my spine when any of my friends pull out their 60mm cutter.
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#17
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: South East Michigan...at the bottom of the thumb!
Posts: 730
I have the glove...know I should wear it but my hands are so small that they are floppy on me. I wish they made extra small!! I have never cut myself but there is always that one time that could turn into a trip to the ER. I think I will check the hardwear store for another brand. I bought a pair of gardening gloves that work great for FMQ for 5 dollars.
#18
Power Poster
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 17,636
I will add to this: when my youngest dd would copy her dad and say
to me about "iffy" stuff, "Aw, nothings going to happen."
As if I were just making a big deal...my response?
"Ok, but do you want to learn the HARD way?"
#19
I buy chef' gloves that they use when cutting with sharp knives. A pair was only 8.00 and it does the same job as the klutz glove. I even put it on the cutting board and tried to cut it with my rotary cutter. It didn't cut at all, but dulled my blade!
#20
In January, I was cutting fabric and my rotary cutter hit a nick in my ruler (that I did not know was there) and it jumped up and hit my hand. I ended up having to get 5 stitches and that same day I went and bought a klutz glove. I don't always use it for mine is a little too big and it hard to work with. But I'm glad I have it. You never think you'll need it until you really cut yourself. It helped me not be afraid of my rotary cutter anymore when I was ready to get back to work.
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