Granberg 592 vs 1023: Cut Glove Comparison

Two cut-resistant Granberg gloves, two very different jobs. Compare the touchscreen-friendly 592 against the leather, heat-rated 1023, and pick by hazard, not price.

Both the Granberg 592 and the Granberg 1023 are cut-resistant gloves, and both are made by Granberg, but choosing between them by cut level alone would be a mistake. They're built from completely different materials, for completely different work. One is a thin, coated knit you can run a touchscreen with; the other is a full leather glove built to take heat and abrasion at a welding bay. This guide lines them up side by side so you can match the glove to your hazard instead of guessing.

The short answer

If your crew handles sharp parts and needs dexterity and touchscreen use, the 592 is the glove. If they weld, handle hot metal, or need leather grip and abrasion resistance, the 1023 is the glove. The cut rating is only one line on each spec sheet, the construction is what decides the job.

Side-by-side specifications

Note the cut levels: the 592 actually rates higher for cut (D / A6) than the 1023 (C). That surprises people who assume leather always wins on cut, but the 1023 earns its place on heat and abrasion, not on its cut number. For more on how to read these ratings, see our EN 388 vs ANSI guide.

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The bottom line

This isn't a "which glove is better" question, it's a "which hazard are you protecting against" question. The 592 wins on cut level, dexterity, and touchscreen work; the 1023 wins on heat and leather durability. Buy the one that matches the dominant hazard in the task, and you'll get more protection per dollar over the life of the glove. For a fuller framework, read Choosing Safety Gloves by Hazard, Not Price.

Knight Safety Gear supplies both the Granberg 592 and the Granberg 1023, plus the rest of the Granberg cut-resistant range, to procurement and safety teams across the US and Canada. Not sure which fits your operation? Get in touch and we'll match the glove to your hazard.

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