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I don't bother with gloves, found them too slippery. Never cut myself badly enough to need more than a plaster though.
I think if you pay enough mind to how you're holding the piece and are familiar with the various knife grips and cuts it's a pretty low-risk activity. Certainly I've had far worse gashes from chisels when I haven't been paying enough attention.