Husqvarna Chainsaw Gloves (Technical)

The Technical line of Husqvarna chainsaw gloves is built for people who run a saw all day and still want enough feel to work the controls, file chain and handle wedges. They sit in a good middle ground between thin climbing gloves and heavy rigging gloves.

Who these gloves suit

If you are on the ground felling, bucking and limbing most of the day, you want gloves that grip the saw handles firmly, take vibration and still let you feel the throttle and chain brake. Husqvarna gloves in the Technical line are made for exactly that kind of work.

They are also handy for climbers who run a top-handle saw and want more protection than a thin climbing glove without losing too much feel.

Ground crews also like them for handling wedges, felling levers and log tongs, where a solid grip and a reinforced palm make a difference over a full day of bucking.

Saw protection versus work protection

Some Husqvarna chainsaw gloves include cut-protective material on the back of the left hand, which is the hand most exposed to the chain if you get a kickback. Others are general work gloves. Check the label of the exact version you buy to see whether it has saw protection and what standard it meets.

Either way, gloves are the last line of defense. A sharp chain, a working chain brake, proper body position and good technique matter more.

Remember that most chainsaw injuries to the hands come from kickback and from touching the chain while the engine is idling or coasting. Keep the chain brake engaged when walking with the saw, and never reach for the bar or chain with the engine running, gloves or not.

Fit and sizing

A glove that is too big lets your hand slide around and reduces control; one that is too tight tires your hands and wears fast. Measure around your palm and check Husqvarna's size chart. Try them on with the saw you use most, especially if you run a top-handle saw aloft.

Keep a spare pair in the truck. Wet gloves are cold, slippery and wear out faster.

Vibration is part of saw work, and gloves that fit well help you hold the saw with a relaxed grip instead of a death grip, which is easier on your hands over a long season.

Care

Knock off sawdust and let them air dry away from direct heat, which can stiffen leather and synthetic palms. Retire them when the palm wears through, seams open or any cut-protective layer is damaged. Pair them with chainsaw protective pants or chaps and the rest of your PPE every time you run a saw.

If you climb in them, check that the gloves do not catch in your hitch or hardware. Some climbers keep a thinner pair for climbing and switch to the Technical gloves for saw work on the ground.