The Oxford Punch Needles feature an ergonomic maple handle and electro polished stainless steel needle. The needles are available in a regular point (for bulky/rug yarn) and fine point (for thinner, worsted weight yarn), and can also be used with cut strips of wool or other fabric. The box includes a stitch gauge and 32-page illustrated booklet with complete instructions for getting starting with punch needle. Made in the USA.