Being a bodyman for most of my life I feel your pain. I have a pair of Kevlar gloves specificaly for this reason. They fit tight enough I can pick up a dime wearing them. I wear them when I use anything that cuts metal. Didn't help much when a window regulator popped loose in a vise and nearly took my bird finger off at the last knuckle.
Whatever it is, don't start working under the influence! ;)
BTW, I use superglue instead of stiches! It really works. Just burns a little at first :)