Hook needles or jerk needles are used for blake stitch shoe constructions, stitch down constructions and repair work. The hook has an opening of about 0,5 mm.
IMPORTANT: This thin hook needles are not made to punch holes into leather or rubber. The holes need to be punched with an awl. The needle is only used to catch and pull the thread through the hole.
The needles can be ordered by the unit or with handle. The handle is made only for hook / jerk needles. It has a hole going through. This allows to adjust the length of the needle from 10 mm till 85 mm.
Needle length: 95 mm
Needle thickness: 1,8 mm
Handle length: 110 mm
The handles are new old stock and can have traces of long storage. They are of an outstanding solid quality and grab the needles very firmly. The needles are from current production.
If you are looking for suitable waxed thread, please follow the link:
https://shop.shoemakercraft.com/products/superior-ramie-thread-n-16-3-225-g
If you have any questions or special needs, please ask.