I will admit up front that I'm not much of a sewer. I only know how to do the simplest stuff, maybe attach a button or do a rough fix to a busted strap or seam. But occasionally I do have to sew despite my lack of general ability so I like to be prepared, especially in my camping and hiking gear. Not being very knowledgeable or experienced I had always figured that a needle is a needle so I just get something at WM that's about the size I need. But recently I "splurged" and bought some sailmaker's needles from a British outfit called Wm. Smith & Son and I was floored! Maybe this is common knowledge to everyone else but in case there are other sewing nOObs out there I figured to post this. Their needles are practically objets d'art! If I understand correctly their hand made (or at least hand finished) and exquisitely so. They have three sides points that are very precisely formed and extremely sharp. They're much more rigid and just, well, precise vs the ones you get from big box stores.
This might not make me a better tailor but color me impressed by the quality! I'm confident that these will hold up a lot better if I need to stitch leather or 1000D nylon.
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