On Tue, 6 Sep 2016 23:07:33 -0400, Bill wrote:

Ed Pawlowski wrote:
I've seen many a person trimming branches holding the saw in one hand,
steadying a branch with the other. Probably not smart, but a glove
can help.

Like you said, it's probably not smart to do that. I wouldn't do it.
If you avoid that "technique", you have no need for a glove.

They should be using one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Joe-SWJ800E-T.../dp/B009FT54CQ

No gloves needed.

Don. www.donwiss.com (e-mail link at home page bottom).