Schnitzel Protekto, Cut Protection Gloves for Children

Schnitzel Protekto, Cut Protection Gloves for Children

We were often asked whether we could supply the matching carving protection gloves for our SCHNITZEL children's knives (UNU and DU). This confronted us with a very special challenge. These children's carving gloves should of course not only fit well with our carving knives, but above all meet the highest standards of protection and safety for our little outdoor heroes. In addition, we set ourselves the goal that these gloves would also be of excellent service as work gloves and in the outdoor area. It was particularly important to us that the inner surface of the children's gloves should have such a good grip that it doesn't matter if they are wet or dry.

After more than two years of work and development, we are very pleased to present you the SCHNITZEL Protekto cut Protection Gloves for children, which combine all the above-mentioned features.

Our carving gloves for boys and girls get their protective properties from the high-quality materials they are made of.

- The main support material of the work glove for children is made of glass fibre enhanced 13 gauge HPPE liner, which gives the glove its cut resistance.
- The green anti-slip latex coating on the palms of the cut-resistant glove ensures optimum grip and further prevents potential injuries.
- The elasticated cuff ensures a comfortable and slip-free fit on the wrist.
- The glove was developed for optimal fit on children's hands, so it sits tightly without affecting the wearer's mobility.

Details:
- Base material: 13 gauge HPPE liner, fibreglass, spandex
- Coating: Latex
- Purpose of use: Cut protection glove
- Certificates: CE / European Norm EN 388 / Standard EN ISO 21420:2020

Note:
To determine the correct size, measure the hand circumference at the widest point (without thumb).
The hand should be slightly open and the measuring tape should be loosely wrapped around the hand.
If you don't have a tape measure, you can also use a string or a ruler.

Clear rules for carving with children
As knives are sharp objects, you need to establish clear rules from the very beginning. Whilst our products are perfectly designed for small hands, particular safety precautions should still be observed:
1.) Your child should always stay sat down: "Whittling means sitting" is the number one rule!
2.) Correct posture whilst carving: To ensure a safe grip on the knife, your child should sit legs apart, feet placed firmly flat on the ground. The upper part of the body should be slightly bent forward, with the arms resting on the thighs.
3.) Make sure that your child always keeps a safe distance of two arm's lengths (approx. 1 metre) to anyone else whilst carving.
4.) Carving with a sharpened blade minimises the risk of injury as you have to exert less pressure on the knife.
5.) Any carving movement should always be directed away from your body.
6.) The blade should always be safely re-sheathed immediately after use.
7.) Removing bark from living trees is a no-no.

As a matter of principle, wood carving should always be supervised by an adult. It is also essential here that parents act as exemplary role models: If you do not conscientiously follow your own rules, your child will most likely not observe the safety precautions either.