All Knitpro Symfonie Wood needles come with sharp, tapered tips and are available in extremely attractive colour combination. The needles are lightweight for hours of comfortable use yet exceptionally strong & durable. The lustrous wood surface is designed to provide more grasp to easily cope with slick yarns like angora and mohair. These truly are a knitter's best companion as the smooth surface allows for hours of convenient knitting while the Symfonie wood provides that much needed warmth to your hands.