Question 1

Is this a quality product or is this one of those overseas products that are all over Amazon?

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These are made by Wm. Smith & Son in Redditch, England, so technically an overseas product. It's well-made for light use. If you mend sails day in and day out, you will want to spend more for a high quality seaming or roping palm. If you need something for all-day, every-day use, look for Wm Smith & Son's #15 or #16 palms. You'll recognize them by their black varnish. They take a few weeks to fully form to your hand, but customers tell me they're worth it. If you need something for occasional use maintaining sails or doing other heavy sewing (repairing backpacks, etc.), these adjustable palms are great.  We also have Wm Smith & Son sailmakers' sewing needles in stock, if you're looking for those. Hope this helps!

Question 2

will this fit xxxl hand?

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Sorry to say that I think we don't have a palm that will fit your hand.

Question 3

Are these sized only for men?  Looks large, 1 person complained that parts wont fit where they should for women.

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Thanks for your question.  I think it probably is sized for men, originally.  However, the adjustability allows you to size it down to a much smaller palm.  We have not heard any complaints from women about the palms, and we've sold them for almost a decade now.  Hope that helps!

Best regards,
Andy at 5col Survival Supply

Question 4

what is the circumference in inches or centimeters when it's tightened to the smallest size?

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Thanks for your question!  Circumference is approximately 9-3/4 inches (24.75 cm) using tightest adjustment.  Hope that helps!

ASIN	B00NB1DAUM
Item Weight	31.8 g
Item part number	cajj-10-14-0953
Package Dimensions	14 x 7.4 x 4.7 cm; 31.75 g

Wm. Smith & Son Adjustable Right Handed Sailmaker'S Sewing Palm

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