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I definitely need to use steel needles. I have already bent my size 5 Chiao Goo needles. They aren't a tangle of twisted metal and cable, but they are bent a little. I haven't even finished the shawl I started on them. This doesn't mean they are bad needles. They are really, really nice, slippery needles and that I've only bent them a little speaks to their excellent strength and durability. If anyone needs jars opened or random objects broken, call me :
By tfarnon on Jan 13, 2017
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What a difference!
I bought and brokeunintentionally a pair of the Knitter's Pride Marblz fixed circulars in this side. I think those needles are beautiful, and the warmth of the acrylic needles felt really good. However, I went back to steel needles, choosing these because they were in stock. I frogged the project that had been on the Marblz when they broke, and I simply do better with steel needles. They are much faster for me. I like very slippery needles. And they don't feel like I have to hold them gently. I feel like I can just grip them and knit.
I should add that I don't care for bamboo or some wood needles because they are just too grippy. For me, steel needles are going to be my first choice again, and from now on.
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final update
JBW was great about replacing the broken needles. They have an excellent replacement policy. I got a new pair of the marblz same size, same length and bought a pair of steel Chia Goo sp? replacement needles today in the store. I'll keep the marblz for less intense patterns, and maybe they will hold up. They are definitely enjoyable to use.
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revision of original review
I still think these are beautiful needles. I'll return my pair for a replacement or credit or something, because I was knitting along, and suddenly they snapped right at the join. I guess my hands and fingers are too strong for the smaller sizes I am using size 5 needles after all. I guess I'm stuck with steel, or at least metal needles. I suspected there was a reason I'd always used metal preferably steel needles since childhood. There is. I just Break Too Much Stuff. Does anyone make titanium needles?
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beautiful, but not the best for my hands
These needles are gorgeous, but I have extremely strong hands, and I don't always pay attention. I haven't broken my size 5 circs...yet. They feel like I could snap them if I don't exercise caution. They are nice and smooth, even slippery. I like slippery needles. However, I think I'll stick to cheap aluminum and inexpensive steel needles for most things. I even bend those without really trying.
For normal people with normal hands looking for more slippery needles, I think these would be a good choice.
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