One of the world's oldest tools, but one that is often overlooked. This is a heavy-duty needle with its eye at the working end, mounted in a handle. For mending leather, shoes, bags, sewing canvas, or stitching heavy materials, there's no better tool. I don't use mine often, but it has a place in the essential toolbox. Your local Ace Hardware sells a kit with tool, extra needles, and waxed thread.

-- KK

The Speedy Stitcher Sewing Awl Kit
$15
Stewart Mfg. Co.
PO Box 643
Northboro, MA 01532
Available from Defender, among others.

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