Scratch and Punch Awl with Hard Handle
The exact color of the black oxide blade finish may vary.
Details
Strong, Stout Blade
- We heat-treat AISI 8650 steel, a Ni-Cr-Mo alloy, to 52–56 HRC to make the blade strong without being brittle.
- A black oxide finish is applied to prevent corrosion. Keep lightly oiled.
![Closeup of the tip of the Awl blade](https://media.tekton.com/images/details/punches-chisels/awls/tekton-awl-blade-tip-1x.jpg)
Hard, Durable Handle
![Closeup of the Awl's handle](https://media.tekton.com/images/details/punches-chisels/awls/tekton-awl-hh-handle-1x.jpg)
The handle is made of a hard glass-reinforced nylon that's easy to clean and resistant to fuels, oils, and chemicals.
Comfortable Grip
![Hand holding the Awl](https://media.tekton.com/images/details/punches-chisels/awls/tekton-awl-hh-grip-1x.jpg)
Contoured sides create natural positions for your fingers, and the rounded square shape fits comfortably in your palm.
![Closeup cutaway view of how the hanle is molded around the blade](https://media.tekton.com/images/details/punches-chisels/awls/tekton-awl-hh-cutaway-1x.jpg)
Secure Blade Connection
The blade is insert molded into the handle, and two “wings” at the base of the blade resist pushing, pulling, and twisting.
Many Uses for Any Shop
![TEKTON Awl scribing a line on a workpiece](https://media.tekton.com/images/details/punches-chisels/awls/tekton-awl-uses-1-1x.jpg)
Scribe Accurate Lines
Scratch thin, accurate lines onto a workpiece that are easy to see and feel, but won’t rub off.
![TEKTON Awl punching a center point on a workpiece](https://media.tekton.com/images/details/punches-chisels/awls/tekton-awl-uses-2-1x.jpg)
Punch Center Points
Press the conical tip into a workpiece to mark a center point for starting drill bits and screws without wandering.
![TEKTON Awl piercing through a workpiece](https://media.tekton.com/images/details/punches-chisels/awls/tekton-awl-uses-3-1x.jpg)
Pierce Soft Materials
Perform a variety of piercing and punching jobs on softer materials such as foam, rubber, leather and fabric.
![TEKTON Awl aligning the holes of two overlapping workpieces](https://media.tekton.com/images/details/punches-chisels/awls/tekton-awl-uses-4-1x.jpg)
Align Holes
Insert the gradually tapered shaft through holes in two or more parts to position them for accurate fastening or welding.
Specs
Scratch and Punch Awl with Hard Handle
![Specs for Scratch and Punch Awl with Hard Handle](https://media.tekton.com/images/spec/PNH21106_spec.jpg)
Country of Origin | United States |
Item Weight | 0.19 lb. |