Just thought I’d pass on this information about the sizing differences in these steel hooks in case anyone was interested in purchasing. Clover uses a Japanese sizing system, so a Size 4 steel hook (Bates) for example, would be size 0 for them! I just ordered one. Has anyone tried them yet? The ergonomic design is supposed to be easier on the hands.
Size 14 ~ .50mm / no US comparison / size 80-100 thread
Size 12 ~ .60mm / no US comparison / 70-80 thread
Size 10 ~ .75mm / [B]= Boye size 14[/B] / size 50-80 thread
Size 8 ~ 90mm / [B]= Bates size 14 [/B]/ size 40-60 thread
Size 6 ~ 1.00mm / [B] = Boye/Bates size 12 [/B]/ size 20-30 thread
Size 4 ~ 1.25mm / [B]= Bates size 9[/B] / size 18-30 thread
Size 2 ~ 1.50mm / [B]= Boye size 8 [/B]/[B] Bates size 7[/B] / size 10-20 thread
Size 0 ~ 1.75mm / [B]= Bates size 4 [/B]/ size 8-18 thread
