Not YCC but,
My understanding is that the triangle will pull closed when the sinew or thread is pulled tight.
I still like my 6" triangle needles, they seem to punch thru heavy leather better than round (sharp edges?).
The extra length gives you some thing to push with and pull thru the other side.
I also like using pig skin glove on my sewing hand, better grip.
An awl is also helpful to start the hole, also have a triangle style, but it gets big fast, so don't use it much.
Might want to look for a net makers needle, pretty big, useful for lacing, and para cord.
It has a curved flattened point, useful for starting a hole in a weave.
I'll see if my new camera with show the detail, some pic's
I really like the flattened nail needle idea, though as it's some thing that can be fabricated as needed.
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