Originally Posted by
Onebyone
I studied about steel production in a metallurgy class. Japanese steel is the best steel for needles and pins. And the Japanese manufactured needles are the industry standard for quality needles. I always look for made in Japan when buying pins and needles.
Isn't it funny how things have changed? "Made in Japan" stamped on anything was the Kiss of Death when I was a kid. Only junk was made in Japan! If only every country manufactured goods to the standards of today's Japan!