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In the knife shop, you could be working around hot steel, hot oil, hot tools, sparks, and flames, so it is extremely important to wear clothes that are appropriate for the job. This means no synthetics or easily flammable articles of clothing. Materials such as wool, denim, leather, canvas, or 100% cotton are all safe choices of clothing. A thicker canvas or leather apron or welding jacket will offer some additional protection.

When working around power tools or fire, avoid baggy clothing such as loose long sleeves, hoodie strings, etc. These are all subject to being grabbed by a machine or caught by an open flame.

When you’re working around fire or hot material, avoid rubber-topped boots or standard gym shoes. The best option is an all-leather boot that sits above the ankle.

Gloves are another great item to have in the shop. When working with epoxies and other chemicals, you will benefit from wearing disposable rubber or latex gloves. When running grinders or other machines, it can sometimes be safer to avoid gloves altogether because they carry the risk of being grabbed by belts or abrasives. When wearing gloves around machinery, it’s best to choose a tight-fitting glove. When working around fire or hot metals, avoid gloves made of synthetic materials. Leather is a good choice.