I had the same breakage on 2 Schmetz needles from the same pack just last week. I couldn't figure out what I may have done wrong. Good to know it was probably the needles, not me.
Originally Posted by
jul12
Duds - I've used Schmetz needles for years, but couple of months ago I had 3 needles (TS 80/12) from the same pack of 5 break within four days. Chucked the other two. Very odd though to get that in the same pack as I imagine thousands of them come down the production line and go randomly into packs. Not had a problem with any others since either.