Sore finger = New Glove?

[Chain2]

I have been using a Danmascus glove and I am developing a sore index finger. I am shooting alot. My index finger ( I am shooting split) hurts like crazy. It is where one would have a hangnail. The seam of the glove rides right there. Should I get a stiffer glove ? Thanks

[Orion]

How long is your bow, and what is your draw length?  A short bow with a long draw length will lead to finger pinch that no glove or tab can cure.

[BowHunterGA]

Also make sure you are not raising your elbow too high as this can cause excessive pinch on the index finger.

[The Whittler]

2x elbow too high.

[njloco]

I switched to a Bateman cordovan tab and never looked back.

[landman]

I had the exact same problem with damascus gloves and I could only attribute it to the pressure at the alignment of the seams and stitching between my middle and index fingers on the glove itself.   I always shoot with a low elbow and I normally shoot longer bows that would imply no string pinch that you'd get from a shorter bow.

After getting fed up with that particular problem I went to the American Leathers full hand glove.   It's a completely different feel and at first it feels awkward but after getting accustomed to it by shooting it and breaking it in I wouldn't use any other.  

You won't experience any hand problems with this incredibly fine glove.

[Chain2]

I shoot a 70" Hill Wesley Special. My draw is almost 32". I think it is the seam. I thought about my elbow and I also thought about too much or too little cant. There is almost a groove across my fingers where the seam rides.

[cacciatore]

Shooting too much,as I do too,has only one solution:a tab.I have to give up my beloved glove for a hated tab,but now things are much better and improved release too.
Anyway I plan to come back to the glove when hunting.

[ranger 3]

If you are shooting with a brass knocking point that can do it, try a tie on knocking point

[Tom Leemans]

I shot a Damascus glove for a long time but I've been pretty happy with the goatskin glove I got from Kustom King.

[gringol]

From your description it sounds like you need a better fitting glove or a tab.  However, I've had the same problem shooting with a tab. Try to give your finger some rest.  My guess is that your finger is trying to form a calous, but you aren't allowing enough time for it to develop.  Take a week off and see if it improves.

[Pat B]

When I get a new Damascus glove(new one every 2 years or so) I turn it inside out and trim the seams where it rubs my fingers. This seems to help. I also wash it in warm soapy water and rinse well. I then put it on my hand to form it, take it off and let dry. Once dry I put it back on and give it a good dose of hand rubbed Montana Pitch Blend. This all seems to help it fit better and so far has eliminated the sore fingers.
 After you use the glove for a while you will develop a callus and that helps too.

[Ric O'Shay]

The seam on the Damascus "seams" to be the problem....pun intended.    

[Chain2]

The glove I have now is small for me. I might need to get another. String doesn't seem to roll of as smooth as it should but that could be operator error. Also thinking of a tab. Thank you