---
product_id: 6524064
title: "Steel Scratch Awl"
brand: "general tools"
price: "€ 10.07"
currency: EUR
in_stock: null
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/6524064-steel-scratch-awl
store_origin: IE
region: Ireland
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# Rust-resistant steel ferrule & cap for durability 6.5" hardwood handle for ergonomic grip 3.5" alloy steel blade for precision piercing Steel Scratch Awl

**Brand:** general tools
**Price:** € 10.07
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Nail your next project with precision and style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Steel Scratch Awl by general tools
- **How much does it cost?** € 10.07 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/6524064-steel-scratch-awl)

## Best For

- general tools enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted general tools brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted Artisan Brand:** From General Tools, a leader in precision hand tools designed for pros and DIYers alike.
- • **Ergonomic Hardwood Handle:** Contoured and fluted for a secure, fatigue-free grip during long projects.
- • **Rust-Resistant Durability:** Plated steel ferrule and cap protect against corrosion, extending tool life.
- • **Multi-Functional Craft Tool:** Perfect for scribing, layout work, piercing, and starting screw holes with ease.
- • **Precision Alloy Steel Blade:** Sharp 3.5-inch blade ensures clean, accurate scribing and piercing every time.

## Overview

The General Tools Scratch Awl features a 6.5-inch overall length with a 3.5-inch alloy steel blade and a contoured hardwood handle. Designed for precision scribing, piercing, and layout work, it offers rust-resistant components and ergonomic comfort, making it an essential tool for carpenters, artisans, and DIY professionals.

## Description

General Tools Scratch Awl Tool with Hardwood Handle - Scribe, Layout Work, & Piercing Wood - Alloy Steel Blade

## Features

- 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.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Material | Wood |
| Brand | General Tools |
| Color | Steel |
| Product Dimensions | 8.75"L x 3.75"W x 3.25"H |
| Item Weight | 2.88 ounces |
| Grit Type | Fine |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | General Tools |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00038728240477 |
| UPC | 038728240477 |
| Part Number | 818 |
| 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 |

## Product Details

- **Material:** Wood
- **Brand:** General Tools
- **Color:** Steel
- **Product Dimensions:** 8.75"L x 3.75"W x 3.25"H
- **Item Weight:** 2.88 ounces
- **Grit Type:** Fine
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Manufacturer:** General Tools
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00038728240477
- **UPC:** 038728240477

## Images

![Steel Scratch Awl - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61G-X+3qtRL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this poke a hole in a plastic bottle cover? I'm making crafts.**
A: The one I received couldn't Poke a hole in a piece of paper. It was manufactured without a sharp point and I had to use a bench grinder to get it sort of sharp. These aren't real expensive, I wish I had just gone to a hardware and I'm sure they would have something to puncture A bottlecap

**Q: Is this awl any good for bookbinding?**
A: I don't know bookbinding but if you need a sharp point this is not it.  It was supposed to be American made but is made in China.  The quality is typical cheap Chinese made.  The point is rounded - more rounded than the coarsest ball point pen.

**Q: How thick is the metal shaft?**
A: I wouldn't really know how to measure this. This is a perfectly good awl except that mine came with extruded metal on the sharp point, a manufacturing mistake. I was able to put it in a bench grinder and get it sharp so I kept it but it doesn't seem like a very solid product to me

**Q: Hi good day, does this awl has a metal cap on the handles' base?**
A: Hi, it does have a metal base.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As described
*by B***S on September 21, 2025*

Very durable, sharp and well made.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Scratch-ask tool
*by F***D on September 2, 2025*

It scratches and it’s an awl. It’s a good quality tool.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Useful and inexpensive! .... a tool everyone should have in their shop.
*by W***Z on April 27, 2025*

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.

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*Store origin: IE*
*Last updated: 2026-01-22*