I have found fantastic cycling gloves at REI once (Giro Xen), which are working very well for general hands protection, including moderately hot cooking pots handles, especially in the hot climate. They are reducing hands sweating a lot compared to any leather or knit working gloves as their back made mostly of mesh screen. The impact and slicing protection is in their "bumpy" surface, made of rubbery plastic ribs molded over the top and in critical places. The palm side is thin leather with small and frequent ventilation holes. They look somewhat futuristic but so comfortable, that I can wear them continuously all day, fingers are very well articulated even for handwriting. They have survived 2.5 active camping seasons so far.