G&F Work Gloves (~$2.80/pair)

Best wear resistance (61 passes against 180-grit sandpaper before failure), best impact resistance (0.59mm damage), best puncture resistance (8.95 lbs to penetrate) — the cheapest pair tested.

Led in nearly every technical category despite being the cheapest tested per Project Farm's independent testing. Real tradeoff: rated less comfortable than premium alternatives — a genuine function-over-feel pick for durability-first tasks.