Reviewed by Valery Grin · · updated June 2, 2026
WMF BBQ Heat-Resistant Leather Gloves 40 cm (Pair)
Real long leather: grip hot iron and move coals without fear
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A pair of 40 cm leather BBQ gloves from WMF. Leather resists heat where fabric gives up, and the 40 cm protects the forearm when you reach inside a kamado or barbecue.
There's an awkward moment in every live-fire session: when you have to move a blazing grate, reposition a kamado's plate setter or grab the handle of a cast-iron pot that's been on the fire for three hours. The thin silicone glove can't reach, and the fabric mitt soaks through and conducts heat the moment it touches anything damp. Leather is the answer blacksmiths and grillers have used for decades: it withstands brief contact with hot metal and, above all, it doesn't melt.
What sets these WMF apart is the length. Forty centimetres isn't a gimmick: it covers the forearm, which is exactly the part you burn when you reach inside a barbecue or kamado to get at the lower grate or stoke the coals. A short glove leaves that band exposed; these don't.
It's worth understanding what it is and isn't. It's protection against radiant heat and brief contact with very hot surfaces, not a fireproof glove for putting your hand in the fire or holding red-hot metal indefinitely. Used sensibly — grab, move, release — it's one of those pieces that bring peace of mind and stop you juggling kitchen towels next to the coals.
The pair of gloves that stops the fire zone commanding fear. The leather and the 40 cm of protected forearm make the difference over a fabric mitt.
Pros
- Leather that withstands brief contact with hot metal without melting
- 40 cm length that protects the forearm too
- Ideal for moving grates, plate setters and iron in kamado and barbecue
- More reliable than fabric, which conducts heat when damp
Cons
- Thick leather costs dexterity for fine tasks
- Not fireproof: protects against brief contact, not prolonged direct flame
Who it's for
Anyone handling a kamado, barbecue or fire who needs to move grates, plate setters and hot iron with hands and forearm protected.
Not for
Anyone needing fine dexterity for precision tasks (thick leather costs feel) or a glove for putting a hand straight into the fire.
Specifications
- Material
- Cuero
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FAQ
Why leather rather than silicone or fabric?
Leather withstands brief contact with hot metal without melting like thin silicone or soaking through and conducting heat like fabric. It's the classic material of grillers and blacksmiths for a reason.
What's the point of the 40 cm length?
The length covers the forearm, exactly the zone you burn when reaching inside a barbecue or kamado to get at the lower grate or rearrange the coals. A short glove leaves that band unprotected.
Can I grab a tray straight off the fire with them?
They're for gripping and moving very hot handles and surfaces during brief contact. They aren't fireproof: don't put your hand in the flames or hold red-hot metal for long.
How do I care for leather gloves?
Keep them dry and store them away from damp. Don't soak them or put them in the dishwasher; leather dries out and cracks. A gentle brush to remove ash is enough day to day.
Can I handle food directly with them?
They're meant for handling hot utensils, grates and vessels, not for touching food directly. For that, use tongs or dedicated food-handling gloves.
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