This is a product that was sold at my grandmother's handicraft and cosmetics shop. The cover was damaged, so I removed it. Although it is unused, it has been stored in the shop for a long time, so please be aware of this if you are concerned. News Swallow Knitting Needles Bamboo products, which began with the development and manufacture of stretcher needles, entered a period of growth around the Taisho 7th and 8th years (1918-1919) with the advent of yarn knitting needles, and the demand for bamboo knitting needles further increased after the war. Swallow knitting needles are made with materials that are strictly of Japanese origin. Mainly from the mountains of Tanba, Tango, and the Chugoku region, only the best parts of Moso bamboo and true bamboo, cut in winter, are used luxuriously. After sun-drying, they are stored in a warehouse for a sufficient amount of time before processing begins. Made in Japan, made of bamboo. Thank you very much. m(_ _)m