Very Cheap Leather Gloves

[The Cumbrian]

I've just got some of these Swedish leather gloves off Ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ORIGINAL-...430?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c479c79d6

Fantastic, unused condition. Although they are labelled 1966, they feel as though the leather was peeled of the cow just the other day.

The downside? They're big. I usually take a size 10 glove, and I can get away with wearing them as they are, but I'll be able to fit a thin liner underneath. If your hands are smaller, you'll have to wear them with a thicker liner glove.

No connection etc.

Cheers, Michael.

 

[Wiseman]

Good catch, got myself a pair.

Fantastic gloves anyway but especially so for the money.

Kudos.

 

[redbranchwarrior]

Great gloves, but as mentioned only come BIG!!

 

[Coldfeet]

I got a pair as well - I wouldn't say they are that big. I'm usually a medium/large, and they fit fine apart from the thumb, which has twice as much material than it actually needs, but not going to complain for the price.

 

[nic a char]

can often be found discarded in building-site skips and dumpsters - last haul 8 pairs of all-leather & lined - just needed cool-washed & slowly dried, as dirty but unworn - happy skip-diving!
Q for all you wordsmiths, logicians, and philosophers:
is skip-diving in urban areas urbancraft?
survival?
or if used for bushcraft, bushcraft???

 

[Coldfeet]

Q for all you wordsmiths, logicians, and philosophers:
is skip-diving in urban areas urbancraft?
survival?
or if used for bushcraft, bushcraft???

I would say it's being frugal and smart.

 

[Wiseman]

Just wondering if anyone has had a go at softening these (or leather in general) a bit. Couple of methods online - coconut oil, rubbing alcohol then vaseline - and I'm not sure which to go for.

Any advice gratefully received.

 

[Zingmo]

I think the swedish ones are meant to be worn with a thin inner glove, hence the size.

I bought a pair of Cutter work gloves for £4 yesterday. Unlined goatskin, but as thy're white I had to dye them so as not to look like Mario.

I still miss my Luftwaffe gloves...

Z

 

[Coldfeet]

Just wondering if anyone has had a go at softening these (or leather in general) a bit. Couple of methods online - coconut oil, rubbing alcohol then vaseline - and I'm not sure which to go for.

Any advice gratefully received.

I have only ever used two products to take care of my leather; Neatsfoots oil and Lanolised leather soap.
I use the oil for softening and conditioning where I can get access to the underside of the leather, and I use the leather soap for cleaning and nourishing the top part of the leather.
If the leather is really dirty, then I use a baby wipe to get most of the carp off first, before using either of the above products. Never had any issues.

 

[Wiseman]

I have only ever used two products to take care of my leather; Neatsfoots oil and Lanolised leather soap.
I use the oil for softening and conditioning where I can get access to the underside of the leather, and I use the leather soap for cleaning and nourishing the top part of the leather.
If the leather is really dirty, then I use a baby wipe to get most of the carp off first, before using either of the above products. Never had any issues.

Cheers Coldfeet - I'll try getting my hands on some of those and take it from there.

 

[Wiseman]

I think the swedish ones are meant to be worn with a thin inner glove, hence the size.

I bought a pair of Cutter work gloves for £4 yesterday. Unlined goatskin, but as thy're white I had to dye them so as not to look like Mario.

I still miss my Luftwaffe gloves...

Z

Yeah - I've got some removable fleece liners from some old ski gloves that work great underneath.

Have you got the bushy 'tash to go with them white gloves?

 

[Angst]

whats wrong with white gloves? i still wear a pair every saturday night.

whistle posse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Coldfeet]

Cheers Coldfeet - I'll try getting my hands on some of those and take it from there.

Example 1:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gold-Label-...&qid=1425234177&sr=8-5&keywords=neatsfoot+oil
Example 2:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lincoln-Lan...8&qid=1425234214&sr=8-6&keywords=leather+soap

 

[spandit]

I buy Tegera 17 gloves. They're just over a fiver brand new, heat & cut proof & really rugged. Had to throw out a pair after about two years of constant use. They're quite warm too. Someone on here recommended them & I've stockpiled a few pairs now in case I lose them (which I did recently, although found them after a fortnight in the field & they were fine - if anything a little cleaner!)

I get them from Cromwells but other places online sell them cheap too

 

[Wiseman]

whats wrong with white gloves? i still wear a pair every saturday night.

whistle posse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Haha - blow it B****!

Nowt like an old skool rave, happy days.:yelrotflm

 

[Macaroon]

I buy Tegera 17 gloves. They're just over a fiver brand new, heat & cut proof & really rugged. Had to throw out a pair after about two years of constant use. They're quite warm too. Someone on here recommended them & I've stockpiled a few pairs now in case I lose them (which I did recently, although found them after a fortnight in the field & they were fine - if anything a little cleaner!)

I get them from Cromwells but other places online sell them cheap too

Got a pair of these on this recommendation; ordered Sunday night, delivered today for way less than a tenner.............Just what I've been looking for, thanks for the heads up

 

[spandit]

Got a pair of these on this recommendation; ordered Sunday night, delivered today for way less than a tenner.............Just what I've been looking for, thanks for the heads up

Only one pair? They are a bit stiff from new but once worn in they're very comfortable & rugged. The way I've been championing them on different forums you'd think I was on commission but just a very satisfied user. Was in B&Q the other day and their work gloves were considerably more expensive and not as good. I keep a pair in my bushcraft bag - for playing with fire they're supreme

 

[Macaroon]

Only one pair on the first order; glove sizing has always been a nightmare for me but these are spot on.......I've ordered three more pairs this afternoon

 

[Robbi]

got a link to them ?

 

[Macaroon]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemVersion&item=111575000234&view=all&tid=1344565961001

There you go, Robbi. That's where I got mine from