Product features

At Kinki Amibari, we take pride in crafting bamboo knitting needles that are not only a joy to use, but also help nurture and expand the global knitting culture. Through our continuous innovation and dedication to quality, we strive to bring the warmth of bamboo and the pleasure of smooth knitting to makers all around the world.

POINT 01 | Finely buffed:

The finely buffed needle tips are tapered perfectly to be sharp but not at the expense of your fingertips. They make it easier to pick up stitches and knit up beautifully.

POINT 02 | Carefully polished:

The highly polished surface is soft and smooth to the touch allowing the yarn to slide off easily. The finish is sleek and not tacky but grips more than metal needles. Your yarn doesn’t stick, nor does it slide off by accident. Truly the best of both worlds.

POINT 03 | Laser-engraving:

All Seeknit bamboo knitting needles are laser-engraved.
The logo and size markings are clearly visible, although the depth of the laser engraving may vary slightly between the outer and inner surfaces of the bamboo needles. This has no effect on functionality, and the markings will not fade during normal use.

POINT 04 | Rotating cord (Swivel Function) since 1983:

All our circular needles have a 360 degree swivel cord to prevent the cord from twisting. Our company developed and introduced the swivel function for circular needle connecting cord in 1983, replacing the conventional fixed cord type. It was the fastest practical development in the knitting needle industry.

POINT 05 | Can be tightened with just with your fingertips since 1987:

Since developing interchangeable circular needles in 1987, our company has used a screw-tightening method that allows users to fasten the metal part of the bamboo needle and the metal cord connector using only their fingertips. This joint system does not require any fitting key or holes for twisting.

POINT 06 | Asymmetric Circular Needles since 2010:

The asymmetric circular needle is our original product developed in 2010 to knit small-diameter tubes, such as socks, comfortably. One of the needles is just a half inch / one centimeter shorter than the other. That makes a big difference in smoothness and comfort.

Koshitsu Treatment Production Story since 1960s:

After going through our unique high-temperature and pressure treatment, Koshitsu needles are carefully polished with natural plant wax. This special treatment gives the bamboo extra durability and helps prevent damage from outside environmental influences. Moreover, it has the effect of preventing the needles from warping. The surface treatment makes a comfortable and smooth movement of threads ad warm touch.