MCR Safety Blue Beast 4730 Welding Gloves, Cowhide, ANSI A1, Foam Lined

MCR Safety Blue Beast 4730 is a premium A grade cowhide welding glove with wing thumb, foam lining. MCR Safety rates it ANSI/ISEA 105 cut level A1 (200–499 g cutting load), puncture level 5, contact heat level 4. Sold by the dozen. Part of the Blue Beast series. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.

MCR Safety 4730 specifications

Source: MCR Safety product page https://mcrsafety.com/arm-hand-protection/4730, fetched Nov 6 2026; MCR Safety specification sheet 4730; MCR Safety price and packaging file, Oct 21 2026.

Ratings and standards

Source: MCR Safety product page https://mcrsafety.com/arm-hand-protection/4730, fetched Nov 6 2026; MCR Safety specification sheet 4730; MCR Safety, "ANSI/ISEA Standard 105-2024 Update" (ANSI/ISEA 105-2024: A Quick Guide to Hand Protection Standards). Ratings are as published by the manufacturer or the named standard, not a recommendation for any task.

Features

• Premium A grade split side leather
• 1 piece back
• 13 inches in length
• Blue glove with gray welts
• Foam lined
• Sewn with Kevlar

Source: MCR Safety feature list for style 4730 on its product page, fetched Nov 6 2026.

MCR Safety 4730 family

Related MCR Safety Blue Beast part numbers

Source: MCR Safety product page for each style (fetched Nov 6 2026); MCR Safety price and packaging file, Oct 21 2026 (UPC, case pack, how MCR sells it). Each style links to its own page.

MCR Safety 4730 questions

What are cut 5 gloves called now? Cut gloves are rated A1 to A9 under ANSI/ISEA 105; the 2016 update replaced the old 1 to 5 scale, as MCR Safety’s ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 guide explains. MCR Safety rates the 4730 ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 cut level A1 (200–499 g cutting load) on the ASTM F2992-15 test.

Which type of hand gloves are used for welding? Leather welding gloves like the 4730: Premium A grade cowhide, welder pattern, foam lined; MCR Safety rates it contact heat 4.

What is a cut rating on gloves? The ANSI/ISEA 105 letter is the level and the grams are the cutting load the glove held back on the ASTM F2992-15 test. MCR Safety rates the 4730 ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 cut level A1 (200–499 g cutting load) on the ASTM F2992-15 test; the rating is as published by MCR Safety.

What are the gloves called that you can't cut through? MCR Safety calls the 4730 cut resistant, not cut-proof: Cowhide, rated A1 (200–499 g cutting load). Why no glove is cut-proof.

How is the 4730 sold? By the dozen (12 pairs of one size). MCR Safety case pack: 6 per case.

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Manufacturer item number: 4730. Spec sheet: MCR Safety specification sheet (PDF).

This product carries a California Proposition 65 warning from the manufacturer.

MCR Safety War Horse®
Leather Welding Work Gloves
Premium A Grade Side Split Leather
Foam Lining and Wing Thumb

Sewn with Kevlar®

MCR Safety offers an extensive range of welder gloves tailored to suit your individual requirements. Whether you need premium protection crafted with Kevlar® thread for maximum safety in high-heat, flame, and spark environments or seek durable yet economical options for reliable protection, we have the solution for you. Among our offerings is the 4730 Premium A grade side split leather welder's glove, which features a 13-inch one-piece back and is sewn with Kevlar® for longer-lasting seam construction. This glove is foam lined, has welted seams, and a comfortable wing thumb design.