You're jumping to conclusions; I've already sutered in the field using monofilament and a sewing needle. Neither suturing or disinfecting are dificult tasks, in fact, if you take care of your own wounds you've learned over the years how to properly clean and disinfect. With Betadine and sterile water (iodine) a wound can be cleansed. I just though I should hear from a few who know the many forms and sizes of needles, what might be the best for mu SPK SAK, instead of having to use a sewing needle....again.