Abstract: Disclosed is a protecting device for use on the edges of boxes, cartons or like objects, especially, but not exclusively, on edge areas where ropes or lashings are tied around the objects. The protecting device is generally formed from a rod from which pieces of desired length can be cut off and has generally, but not exclusively, a right angular cross section, an outward protruding arcuate shape covering threequarters or substantially threequarters of a circle at the vertex of the angle, and sides of the angle which may be bent outward at their outer ends and/or provided with wave-shaped outward protrusions.