Kinco 1927KW Lined Cold-Weather Work Gloves
The unofficial standard work glove of the Western livestock industry. Grain pigskin palm, Heatkeep thermal lining, enough dexterity to handle rope and tack hardware. The glove that disappears into rotation and gets replaced a pair at a time.
- Material
- Grain pigskin palm; Heatkeep thermal lining; safety cuff
- SKU
- WTP-APP-KINCO-1927KW
Kinco has been making work gloves in Portland since 1975, and the 1927KW is the one that ended up in every Western livestock operation in the country. Grain pigskin palm — tough enough for wire work and equipment, still dexterous enough to work a cinch buckle or handle a lead rope without taking them off. The Heatkeep thermal lining keeps hands functional to about 20°F in active work.
These are a consumable. A ranch operation goes through multiple pairs a season. Buying in two-packs or keeping a rotation of three pairs is the standard. The price point makes this possible; $39 for a work glove that lasts a full winter season is the right trade.
The Filson Bridle Leather work glove ($85-120) is the premium tier for occasional dress use. For everything else — calving, fencing, feeding in January — the Kinco is the right answer. They’re also one of the better stocking-stuffer gifts for ranch women, as covered in the ranch wife’s gift guide.