I just purchased an assorted package of sewing needles. Doug’s Mini PSK calls for two needles and an awl. This kit has several other needles that may be considered and I was wondering what everyone’s opinion would be.<br><br>Glovers Needle.<br>Glovers are stout needles that have a chiseled point. They are especially useful in sewing leather. In the old days, glovers used them to make leather gloves, hence the name The chiseled point works its way through by twisting it as you push. They come in both straight needles or curved. Would this be in place of an awl, in addition to, or duplicating?<br><br>Upholster Needles<br>Semi-heavy duty needles with a sharp curve. Seems to me that the curve would be easier to use if one had to suture a wound by yourself.<br><br>Blunt Needle<br>Primarily used in crafts for pulling yarn through plastic craft mesh, the white grid of plastic squares. This seems pretty worthless in a survival setting, agreed?<br>

I'd add a sewing machine needle. I don't recall the needle number, but just look for one that is a fairly large diameter. They can come in handy for poking holes in thicker material, like leather, using a multi tool if you happen to have one...

I would go for the smaller sizereplacement needles for a sewing awl. Even alone, pushed by a multitool, you could sew heavy stuff with a locking stitch, and it would make a fine awl as well. I believe it has a triangular point like the glovers needle. Check out a marine chandlery for the sewing awl and other intriguing sewing stuff.