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And now, a grocery store employee chops a watermelon in 21 seconds. (Original Post) TheMightyFavog Apr 2013 OP
That's pretty cool Paulie Apr 2013 #1
Is that a special glove to protect from accidental dismemberment? nadine_mn Apr 2013 #2
I couldn't tell from the video... OriginalGeek Apr 2013 #3
Could be chainmail sharp_stick Apr 2013 #4
Sigh. Now I gotta send the guys out for watermelon. I want some. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #5

OriginalGeek

(12,132 posts)
3. I couldn't tell from the video...
Mon Apr 29, 2013, 11:29 AM
Apr 2013

they didn't zoom in close enough but I'd bet a paycheck it's a kevlar glove. We used to have them when I worked for a boat manufacturer as we cut a lot of carpet when installing the interior. The funny thing is it wasn't required to wear one until I nearly sliced off a finger...

sharp_stick

(14,400 posts)
4. Could be chainmail
Mon Apr 29, 2013, 11:55 AM
Apr 2013
http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Mesh-Hand-Glove/dp/B000NNT2EY

I spent 6 horrible weeks one summer when I was in University working as a primary butcher in a slaughterhouse and we had to wear these gloves along with a kevlar apron to make sure we didn't lose fingers or disembowel ourselves cutting primals.

They will save your fingers if you ever need to cut stuff fast.
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