General Tools Scratch Awl Tool with Hardwood Handle - Scribe, Layout Work, & Piercing Wood - Alloy Steel Blade
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At a glance
- Condition
- New
- Dimensions
- 8.75"L x 3.75"W x 3.25"H
- Weight
- 3.2 oz
- Color
- Steel
- Material
- Wood
- Grit Type
- Fine
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- General Tools 818 Hardwood Handle Scratch Awl
Features 5
- WOODEN HANDLE AWL: Our craft piercing tool is rust-resistant and can be used for punching, screwing holes, scribing, and perforating wood. It features a sharp point and a contoured and fluted wooden handle used by carpenters and other artisans.
- CRAFT AWL: This handy needle tool can help you create your next woodworking masterpiece. Drag the tip of the awl along the grain of the wood, creating a shallow groove, reducing the chances of the hand saw or chisel from wandering across the board. Contoured and fluted hardwood handle
- AWL PUNCH: The hand-held tool features a steel blade through the grip and is fastened to a plated steel ferrule and cap. Awls with rounded points can mark the location of holes that will later be made more prominent with a hole punch.
- MARKING AWL: It only takes a few seconds to use an awl scratch to make a starting point for a drill bit, which is much less time than it would take to sand out any damage. Our pocket awl can withstand heavy pressure and challenging workloads.
- GENERAL TOOLS: We're a recognized leader in designing and developing specialized precision tools dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service. We encourage artisans and DIYers to work smarter, measure better, and repair more productively.
Description
Our General Tools Scratch Awl Tool with Hardwood Handle is ideal for piercing soft materials, starting screw holes, scribing, and layout work. The ball handle awl establishes a starting point which reduces the chances of tools wandering. If you don't create a starting point for your instruments, they can wander across the surface of the wood, causing major damage. To scribe lines on your project, first, use a pencil to mark the location of where you're going to create the hole. Place a straightedge across the marks to create a groove and use your hand saw or chisel to cut. To make your holes, simply mark the location and push the puncher into the wood. Next, you'll want to position the bit into the hole and drill. The woodworking awl has an overall length of 6.5" with a 3.5" blade, making it easy to create a sharp point for jobs that require heavy marking. We're proud to provide merchants, artisans, and DIYers worldwide with a broad range of affordable, specific-purpose mechanical hand tools and precision measuring and inspection gear. From the Manufacturer This hardwood handle scratch awl fluted handle is contoured for comfortable grip. The alloy steel blade runs through the handle and is securely fastened to both the plated steel ferrule and the cap. The overall length is 6-1/2" with a 3-1/2" blade.
Specs 19
| Material | Wood |
|---|---|
| Brand | General Tools |
| Color | Steel |
| Product Dimensions | 8.75"L x 3.75"W x 3.25"H |
| Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Grit Type | Fine |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | General Tools |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Brand Name | General Tools |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 77 |
| UPC | 038728240477 |
| Item Type Name | General Tools 818 Hardwood Handle Scratch Awl |
| Model Number | 818 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 818 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Manufacturer |
| Material Type | Wood |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 8.75"L x 3.75"W x 3.25"H |
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Simple and necessary tool
Such a simple tool that one forgets about until it’s the only tool that gets the job done! This one seems to be very reliable quality. Comfortable handle. I’ve used it to fish bullet casings out of my rifles in the field quite successfully.
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2026 by Chicagoua
Impressive Quality for the Price
I picked up this scratch awl and I’m honestly impressed for the price. The hardwood handle feels solid and fits nicely in my hand, which makes it comfortable to use for longer stretches. It feels like a simple tool done right. I’ve been using it for woodworking—mostly for scribing lines and marking holes before drilling—and it does exactly what I need it to do. The tip is sharp and gets clean, precise marks. I’m not sure how hard the steel is yet, so I can’t say how long the tip will hold up, but even if it dulls over time, that’s an easy fix. Overall, the quality is way better than I expected for what I paid. Definitely a good buy.
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One of the best tools in existance
I seem to misplace these frequently, but this is handedly one of the most useful and high quality tools in existence. I probably have used these several times a week for 25 - 30 years now and the original one I started with is still totally functional after having beat the heck out of it more times than I can count. The steel is extremely high quality, I can put holes in vehicle body panels for fabrication work without bending it, that's compared to having destroyed probably a few dozen from big box stores with far less abuse in a few uses if not the first try. Marking drill spots, using one to drill a hole in drywall for an anchor, actually using for scratching, I can't even begin to list how many things I use these for on a near daily basis and how often people have never owned nor used and sometimes even heard of one of these. I would put this in the running for best tool of all time based on the price, quality, and versatility.
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Good value and well-Made
Great price, ease of use, nice quality
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A Tool For Many Uses
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