I know that these are used more for spreading the fibers of cloth or woven fabric then it has to do with lacemaking, but they are fun to make. The wood choices are a bit limited as one needs something strong enough to hold a thin narrow point. The two long stilettos are are of Ebony and Cocobolo. The small one is an old bone stileto that has beem refiled as the point wore down or broke off. The small one is just for show.