What do ANSI cut and impact ratings mean?

ANSI cut levels run A1 (lowest) to A9 (highest), and impact ratings run 1 to 3. A glove rated ANSI A6 with Level 2 impact, like the Magid T-REX, offers high cut resistance plus back-of-hand impact guards, which safety-focused reviewers value for construction, oil and gas, and utility work. For general handyman use, lower ratings are usually fine.