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product_id: 316068186
title: "General Tools 818 Hardwood Handle Scratch Awl"
brand: "general tools"
price: "5695 som"
currency: KGS
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reviews_count: 5
category: "General Tools"
url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/316068186-general-tools-818-hardwood-handle-scratch-awl
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region: Kyrgyzstan
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# Hardwood handle for ergonomic grip Rust-resistant steel blade & plated ferrule 6.5" total length with 3.5" steel blade General Tools 818 Hardwood Handle Scratch Awl

**Brand:** general tools
**Price:** 5695 som
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Elevate your craft with precision and style — don’t let your tools wander!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** General Tools 818 Hardwood Handle Scratch Awl by general tools
- **How much does it cost?** 5695 som with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/316068186-general-tools-818-hardwood-handle-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

- • **Precision Steel Blade:** Sharp 3.5-inch blade ensures clean piercing and accurate scribing every time.
- • **Ergonomic Hardwood Handle:** Contoured and fluted for superior grip and control during precision work.
- • **Rust-Resistant Durability:** Plated steel ferrule and blade resist corrosion, built to last through heavy workloads.
- • **Trusted Artisan Essential:** Join thousands of pros and DIYers who rely on General Tools for flawless woodworking.
- • **Versatile Craftsmanship Tool:** Perfect for piercing, marking, scribing, and starting screw holes with ease.

## Overview

The General Tools 818 Hardwood Handle Scratch Awl is a professional-grade hand tool featuring a contoured hardwood handle and a sharp, rust-resistant 3.5-inch steel blade. Designed for piercing, scribing, and marking wood, it offers superior control and durability, making it an essential companion for carpenters, artisans, and DIY enthusiasts aiming for flawless woodworking results.

## 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.

Review: Does what it should. Feels sturdy. And the wooden handle looks great.
Review: Really nicely made, solid hardwood handle, blade/spike appears to be tough and hard.

## 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00004T7R3 |
| ASIN  | B00004T7R3 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,335 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #2 in Wood Chisels |
| Blade Length | 6 Inches |
| Color | Steel |
| Country of origin  | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,250) |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,250) |
| Date First Available | 29 June 2017 |
| Date First Available  | 29 June 2017 |
| Grit Description | Fine |
| Included components | General Tools 818 Hardwood Handle Scratch Awl |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 90.7 g |
| Item model number | 818 |
| Item model number  | 818 |
| Manufacturer | General Tools |
| Manufacturer  | General Tools |
| Material | Wood and Steel |
| Part number | 818 |
| Power source type | Hand Powered |
| Product Dimensions | 22.23 x 9.53 x 8.26 cm; 90.72 g |
| Product Dimensions  | 22.23 x 9.53 x 8.26 cm; 90.72 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** General Tools
- **Colour:** Steel
- **Item weight:** 91 g
- **Material:** Wood and Steel
- **Product dimensions:** 22.2L x 9.5W x 8.3H centimeters

## Images

![General Tools 818 Hardwood Handle 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***S on 22 December 2022*

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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by E***H on 23 August 2025*

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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***A on 14 January 2026*

Bom produto com bom acabamento, cumpre o propósito.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-19*