I feel safer knowing that when my kids are cooking with me, they are wearing these gloves. I like for them to be able to help in the kitchen, I hate the risk that I perceive. They have tried and have not been able to cut through these gloves at all. I wouldn't be surprised if they managed to stab themselves, but they have not been able to cut the gloves. They've asked for permission to run him through a spot I've told them no. But they are very effective.