Hand embroidery needles by John James are similar in length & diameter as a sharp needle. It has a sharp point, but contrary to the sharp needle, it also has a long, extra large eye.
Hand Embroidery Needles Size Guide
Size 1 to 4 contains 12 needles
Size 5 to 10 contains 16 needles
Multi size pack: 1/5 contains 12 needles
Multi size packs: 3/9 and 5/10 contains 16 needles
Size 1 48.5mm length x 1.02mm diameter
Size 2 48.5mm length x 1.02mm diameter
Size 3 45mm length x 0.86mm diameter
Size 4 45mm length x 0.86mm diameter
Size 5 41.5mm length x 0.76mm diameter
Size 6 38.5mm length x 0.69mm diameter
Size 7 38.5mm length x 0.69mm diameter
Size 8 34mm length x 0.61mm diameter
Size 9 34mm length x 0.61mm diameter
Size 10 32.5mm length x 0.53mm diameter