For sale are Twenty Five #17 Sailmaker's Needle from Wm. Smith & Son.
These are heavy-duty needles designed for hand-sewing canvas sails. They're also great for backpack and gear repair, sewing hides, and anywhere a regular sewing needle can't get the job done.
Features:
- Made by hand, and not to cut the Twine (from the original packaging)
- Tapered triangular point helps needle penetrate and pass through heavy material
- Accommodates thread, yarn, and twine
- Made in the United Kingdom
- Length: 2.375"
- Gauge: 17