Had the same thing happen with sandy nitrile—thought they’d be tougher, but a sharp nail in the crawlspace proved otherwise. Ended up with a nasty scrape. Now I keep a box of disposables for gross jobs and thicker leather gloves for anything sharp or rough. Not perfect, but it’s saved my hands more than once.
I get where you’re coming from—those sandy nitrile gloves look tough but they’re no match for a hidden nail or screw. I’ve torn through more pairs than I care to admit. For me, the cheap disposables are fine for greasy stuff or painting, but anything with splinters or sharp edges, I’ll spend a bit more on heavy-duty leather or even those cut-resistant gloves. Yeah, they cost more up front, but I’ve found they last way longer and actually save money (and band-aids) in the long run. Not perfect, but better than dealing with busted knuckles every weekend.