General Tools Scratch Awl Tool with Hardwood Handle - Scribe, Layout Work, & Piercing Wood - Alloy Steel Blade
Details
- MaterialWood
- BrandGeneral Tools
- ColorSteel
- Product Dimensions8.75"L x x
- Item Weight0.18 Pounds
- Grit TypeFine
Description
🛠️ Master your craft with precision and style — don’t let your projects settle for less!
- TRUSTED ARTISAN BRAND - From General Tools, a leader in precision craftsmanship tools designed for pros and DIYers alike.
- ERGONOMIC HARDWOOD HANDLE - Contoured & fluted for fatigue-free, confident control during long projects.
- MULTI FUNCTIONAL CRAFT TOOL - Ideal for punching, marking, and layout work—your all-in-one woodworking sidekick.
- PRECISION SCRIBING PIERCING - Create clean, shallow grooves that guide saws and chisels perfectly every time.
- RUST RESISTANT ALLOY STEEL BLADE - Durable sharp point stays reliable through heavy use and tough materials.
The General Tools Scratch Awl features a contoured hardwood handle and a rust-resistant alloy steel blade designed for precise scribing, piercing, and layout work in woodworking. Lightweight and durable, it’s engineered to improve accuracy and control, making it an essential tool for carpenters and artisans aiming for flawless results.
Specifications
| Material | Wood |
| Brand | General Tools |
| Color | Steel |
| Product Dimensions | 8.75"L x 3.75"W x 3.25"H |
| Item Weight | 0.18 Pounds |
| Grit Type | Fine |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | General Tools |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00038728240477 |
| UPC | 038728240477 |
| Part Number | 818 |
| Item Weight | 2.88 ounces |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 818 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Power Source | Hand Powered |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Blade Length | 6 Inches |
| Included Components | General Tools 818 Hardwood Handle Scratch Awl |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer |
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Reviews
S**N
Perfect for punching holes
This is a very sturdy, and quite pretty product. I use it for sewing button holes for accurate 17-1800s bodices before they use grommets. It works PERFECTLY for my needs.
F**F
Yessss, definitely. Run, don't walk. Get two!
Sooo glad I bought these. They are inexpensive and really well made. I use them regularly and they are strong and beautiful (side benefit). Definitely recommend. I almost want to get more just in case they stop being available. So nice, quality. Shocking quality.
M**Y
Fits the hand well
High quality
D**I
Good awl, but don’t use it for prying
Good solid awl, fairly priced. I have broken the tips off a number of them by using them as prying tools, so they are definitely not meant for that. The steel is nice and hard which is useful for maintaining the sharp point but it also makes it brittle. Even after breaking the tips off I just buy another so overall it’s a good tool but just don’t expect to be able to pry with it. If the steel were a little less brittle I’d give it a 5 but for the price it’s still a decent buy
I**K
Awl's Great
Needed the awl for making holes in material to fit a crochet hook through. It is extremely sharp and saved me a lot of elbow grease. Perfect for my needs. I really liked the round wooden handle that made it easier on my hand and worked great.
W**Z
Useful and inexpensive! .... a tool everyone should have in their shop.
This tool is so useful I carry it in my carpenters apron all the time. I use it for scribing and punching holes in all sorts of things. It's inexpensive and quite effective. I love the fluted handle too. Yes, I recommend buying it.
D**X
A Tool For Many Uses
I use awls most for making a hole to install anchors and screws in drywall and to make starter holes for all wood screws. I have had a similar awl for twenty years. It finally broke - the rod came through the handle. It is still usable, but I decided it was time for a new one. I got one that looked very sturdy and was all metal, but to my surprise the tip broke after a few uses. The steel was not strong. This one is very similar to the one that I mentioned earlier, and it is working very well so far. In my opinion, this is such a simple device that its main value is durability. Whether it will last for decades, I don't know. If it breaks soon, I will amend my review and go to fewer stars, but until then I give it 5 stars.
A**R
Good
Good quality
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