Great for rough hand sewing work on thick leathers
Works great for hand sewing leather. The chisel point is excellent for piercing leather, although it can leave a visible entry hole in the finished product. The S shape of the needle is helpful for retaining a grip while pushing the needle through the material. The needle has a large eye, and will fit thread and cord much larger than ordinary sewing thread. I used waxed artificial sinew about equal in width to 10 strands of polyester sewing thread to sew deer hide with it. It would work well for heavier leathers such as elk or cow. For fine work that leaves no visible entry holes, I would suggest finding another needle.