Does this repair needle make the sail needle obsolete?

Canadian bushcrafters rejoice, we now have a (possibly superior) alternative to the sail needle that we can source from within Canada. Details are in the video.
If you are in Canada click here to find them on Tandy's Canadian site.
tandyleather.ca/products/s-cu...
If you are in the US click here to find them on Tandy's US site.
tandyleather.com/products/s-c...

[@davidlee8551]

Thanks for the GREAT IDEA ! Thanks from the USA. I will be looking forward to more videos.

[@daphneraven6745]

OshawaBushcraft: Game changer! Thank you so much!

[@ANismo82]

I been keep one in my hat for years.

[@CleaveMountaineering]

I just ordered 6 of these from Tandy, looking forward to trying them and putting them in my kit. It never occurred to me that the curve would be for grasping and pushing, and not for just accessing hard to reach places. Great overview.

[@darkheartleatherco]

Still have the one you gifted our way. Use it regularly. A must add to anyone's bushcraft or home kit 👍

[@loucyphre376]

Excellent!

[@shouldhavenotshouldof2031]

I’m sold. Thanks.

[@tiberiu_nicolae]

I don't say this lightly... My jaw dropped when you drove this through everything

[@voraciousblackstn]

I'm from the US and never bought a sail needle. I bought the S needle years ago. The only disadvantage to the S needle compared to the sail needle is that it cannot be used as a makeshift compass. For actual needle work, it is second to none and doesn't require extra tools like a thimble.

[@charlesharper7292]

Holy WOW! Gotta get those!

[@KnifeCrazzzzy]

Smart! Will have to pick some of these up!

[@Moostery]

Thanks for the tip. I got a few cheap ones from tandy and another from C.S. Osborne to see the differences.

[@robertdodd9623]

Appreciate you showing this item . I think it's a huge tip for Bushcraft and repairs in general.

[@adude7050]

Great video! They used to include one of those sail needles in the multi needle packs.

[@thequietwoods]

You sold me on this needle a couple years ago (actually you sold me both the S needles I've got🤣). It's the most used needle in my kit. Both for repairs, and for leather working

[@maxa1304]

Found your channel on a google search of what a sail needle was and now I wanna see some more

[@lolitapoly123]

This is an important video, thanks for sharing. I'm looking for good needles on Amazon, and when I go to you tube I find this interesting video. thanks again for that information. BLESSINGS.

[@MeKnotChu6651]

Found your channel yesterday. Very cool content. You got a sub and like from me.

[@SavageVoyageur]

Thanks for the tip, I will be getting these needles. Edit, I bought this needle today. It is a quality made needle goes through anything that gets in the way. It will go into my wilderness sewing kit. Thanks

[@Woodchuckinthesouth]

The three sided needle is called a glovers needle. 👍 Good luck finding it. Lol but you are right, works amazing!

[@mrhalfstep]

First time viewer of your channel won't be the last 'cause.... Johnny like! "Go outside, KZbin will still be here when you get back" has to be one of the best signoffs I've ever heard! Will but a few of those needles, BTW.

[@HIPPIETHUG92109]

That is awesome, I need to get some S Needles. Thank you! 🙏✌️❤️🌏

[@levisweet979]

Wow.

[@LeeMorgan07]

Now I want one. That needle is awesome.

[@BillHinson]

Thanks for this bit of info I’ll be sure to add one or two to my repair kit for sure

[@wrangler892]

Thanks for the good info buddy I can’t wait to try them out

[@WWBILL2]

Great info, thanks for sharing.

[@PaulTarsitano]

Excellent tips!

[@Gator-357]

I keep the small 2" one and 4" one in my kit. They are handy for fast repairs in heavy duty materials. Sailmakers needles are ridiculously expensive anyway and not neccassary

[@michaelfranciotti3900]

Really? I found S-curve needles as cheap as 6.50. A 5 pack of sailmakers is 15. Have you found S-curves for cheaper?

[@stevekingsbury7190]

Good Info, Thanks, will be looking for a couple of these.

[@gemcat1603]

Great Video

[@slade7354]

Good video! New sub! Buying these for sure. Thanks!

[@johnr.1749]

Amazing. Thanks

[@lohikarhu734]

Veterinary supplies:They are used for repairs to sheep and swine... "OB S-needle" They seem to be quite available for about $3...

[@daven953]

Hey cool. You could stitch up wounds with that. Ouch! Handy item.. thanks Tell.

[@ryderkennell22]

Ironically this same type of needle is used for stitching the mouth closed for funerals.

[@harrymason1053]

S shape, huh? I'll buy it. The C shape is difficult. Of course, that awl looks pretty good. That's what I use. Make a generous hole, and then use waxed thread with a pair of blunt, straight needles, one on each end, just like sewing shoes. Also, make an overhand knot in each stitch before you pull up the loose thread. Don't leave the thread(s) loose and don't over-tighten them, either. You can make the needles by breaking the tip off two needles and then use a honing stone to make the ends not snag on things. The needles should form an X within the material. Push them both in and pull downward on each thread so the needles cross in an X and then grab each needle before you release the thread. Pull both needles through but with one needle, make a single overhand knot. Then pull them up, not loose, not too tight, so as to close the opening but not to pucker it up either. I used to be a hand sewer of moccasin toed loafers. You won't give it more stress that that. BTW, there's a special way to fasten your needles, too.

[@lolitapoly123]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@KreekyKat5983]

Wow, in Scotland but will have track those down as arthritis in hands is killing my leatherwork.

[@lohikarhu734]

They are used for repairs to sheep and swine, should be able to find them thereabouts... "OB S-needle"

[@journeyman7189]

Great commercial for a sweet piece of kit Tell. On that topic, besides that needle, what do you carry for repairs in the field and how do you carry it? Nate

[@OshawaBushcraft]

I used to carry an altoids tin with all sorts of repair materials in it and rarely or never used most of it. On a recent ultralight binge I downsized it to just an S-needle, some waxed nylon thread and some tenacious tape. I carry this in a little plastic sleeve meant for protecting a baseball card in an internal zippered pocket in my ruck. If i used an inflatable air mattress i would have a patch kit for that too. I wanted to show this in the video but it was already running long. Thanks for watching.

[@laurisjones]

This video is old enough that you might not see a new comment, but... How well are the repairs and kit you're making with this holding up? Out of my inexperience I wondered if the cutting rather than piercing action might make stitches vulnerable to tears?

[@OshawaBushcraft]

I haven't had any problems with tear-out.

[@nomadsurvival4952]

I use an awl with a hole at the tip works well but that seems to be the cats meow for getting through some thick stuff and leather is one of the toughest to get threw I gotta get me a few of those now...

[@daphneraven6745]

Nomad Survival : before the pandemic hit, I was looking around quite a bit for some replacement needles for my awl, too. Some of us are a little rough around our gear than others I guess. Lol in the past, it actually became necessary to buy an entire awl, just to have the needles out of the pack. Seems like a terrible waste. Did you find a good source of replacement needles? You’d be doing a great service to me if you were able to refer me to a place to get good quality replacements.

[@StaticRome]

very cool needle Oshawa! How do you store this needle with the rest of your gear? Do ya have a saami sewing kit ?

[@OshawaBushcraft]

I carry mine in a little plastic sleeve that I believe was intended to protect a baseball card. It also carried some tenacious tape and waxed nylon thread.

[@melyssa8585]

Numero uno hah

[@jimf1964]

Would you say the company in general is a good quality store? I was thinking about getting an awl and some thread, and if This company is good, I can get one along with a couple of these needles and not have to use Amazon.

[@OshawaBushcraft]

Hey, thank you for asking, thats a good question. Tandy is a very old company and arguably the biggest in the industry. In my experience they don't sell anything low end, every product I have bought from them is either mid or high-end, and the prices reflect that. Sometimes there are companies with better selection or better prices but I do a majority of my business with Tandy. I don't know where your local store is but I have dealt with both of the stores in Toronto, Ontario and found them knowledgeable and polite. I hope this helps you with your decision.

[@jimf1964]

OshawaBushcraft Yes it helps, thanks. I'm in Montreal (unfortunately) so there is no local store, but hey, mail order means no provincial tax, and no duty or customs since it's in Canada. So long as they do mail order, I'll order from them, but first I'll check out a local handicrafts store. Thanks!

[@prospector14]

$4 for the needle and $19 to mail it from Toronto to London. No thanks- I’ll stick with my speedy stitch. Not your fault Tandy price gouges.

[@mikedully6635]

Try a striaght needle then try 1 with a triangle point like that needle you are using and i believe it will go through it just as easy

[@TheDEXMAN11]

$15 shipping for 4 needles they sure try to gouge you.

[@OshawaBushcraft]

I hear ya brother.