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

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.

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.

This awl does its job, not for fine work like bookbinding or paper piercing, but it will last forever.

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

so far so good

Classic scratch awl, just like the one I lost five years ago. Good price on Amazon. Every tool kit should have one. Perfect for making a small pilot hole in soft wood for screws or in drywall to make a hole for a screw fastener. Be careful, this tool is very sharp, do not let children play with it. Keep it in a safe place so the point and wood handle are not damaged.

This General Tools Scratch Awl is an excellent tool for woodworking. I always had a spring-loaded punch, but now this is the only tool when I need start a hole for drilling or to guide a screw into place. It’s a little smaller than scissors, comfortable in the hand, and feels really solid when applying pressure. I’ve never needed to use a hammer with it, but the metal strike cap feels sturdy enough to handle a solid hit if necessary. For the price, this is a great value. One tip: keep the rubber safety cover on the sharp point. Especially if you’re carrying it in your pocket.

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.

Does what it should. Feels sturdy. And the wooden handle looks great.

Really nicely made, solid hardwood handle, blade/spike appears to be tough and hard.

Bom produto com bom acabamento, cumpre o propósito.

It looks and feels like a good quality conical awl for carpentry. Comfortable hard wood handle and full tang so it can be used with a mallet (if needed) without fear of splitting the handle. It has a reducing shaft terminating in a 5mm long ground conical point. More suited to centre marking holes in wood than piercing or scribing.

I did not receive the product how can I rate. It's a quite expensive one with 1pc 1000/- I'm very much disappointed with thier service.