I actually have a "tattoo" where a dirty stove pipe sliced me and embedded some soot in the cut... last time I messed with the stove without gloves needless to say.
I use knockoff mechanix gloves from harbor freight, they pull double duty as all around gloves, but do tend to soak up a ton of water if its wet out.
Im trying to figure out the best way to carry the stove pipe and ends while backpacking without crushing or denting anything, any recommendations?