Oh yeah - the influence of TV too: I was watching Deadliest Catch a few years back and noticed most of the crew were wearing Atlas gloves, which are inexpensive and commonly available, at least around Seattle. They are generally tough and come in a variety of types for different uses, like handling lines, hauling pots, and other hard work. The blue line seemed to work best. I bought a few pairs at a Seattle fishing supply store and put them in a kit, but frankly haven't used them. It may be worth another look or at least buying a pair to see if they fit your idea of a disaster glove.