I can't say enough good things about them for the money. Sure, they're not as powerful as the Tillman 24c's I've used, but they're almost $10 cheaper! Feeling and dexterity are also much better with them. I too tend to think of them as work gloves and they have endured abuse. I've got a few holes in my skin from abuse, but no stitches. They are excellent for working with TIG. The filling compound is simply fed in with a light glove. I just don't TIG with my bare hands like some do.