From metal needles, I was always a long way in bamboo needles the quality was sometimes good, sometimes less good ... depending on the provider. Then I landed at KnitPro :-) ... The mega strong design (why not ?! neat color bring in an verschrieenes boring hobby - TOP) have and the well-designed system, and last but not least, the truly outstanding quality of me from day one until now completely convinced !!! I like my KnitPros just totally and if I take the hand knitting, I just delight in them - handy and chic and simple good :-) !!! It's also great that you can always add: Here's a rope or a pair of needles in addition if required ... just really great thing! For too sharp needle-ends man can easily with a file (I used a fine Nail Studio file) all somewhat defuse / round - finished. Is wonderful and the needle as desired. Great product - unrestricted recommendation to buy, because in spite of perhaps initially appearing high purchase price a really good and durable acquisition with Sapßfaktor has!