i really liked my mechanix gloves for my old work when I was teaching urban operations, but as a good heavy work glove they are not as robust, although the dexterity is good and fit close to the fingers, they are not made of the strongest materials, the better work gloves I have found are a pair of old british army cotton, with leather palm gloves for summer use as they are light and breath well, and the leather palm part is very robust and good. Nomex flight gloves are really good but they can be expensive. A cheap good option are my German army combat leather glove, flectarn cotton backs with a leather palm and fingers.
For general bushcraft use I like the Briers leather gloves which still give me good dexterity for most work including handling stuff round the fire but are slightly padded and a lot harder wearing. hope that helps. Another alternative are the heavy cotton work glove you can find in most garden centres, which often have a light leather or suede palm and fingers. In warmer weather they are good or the other old favourite is a set of welding gloves
