General Tools 818 Scratch Awl, 6-1/2" Overall Length, 2-3/4" Blade Length, Hardwood Handle

General Tools 818 Scratch Awl, 6-1/2" Overall Length, 2-3/4" Blade Length, Hardwood Handle

• General Tools 818 is a scratch awl designed for scribing and layout work, starting screw holes, and piercing soft materials. This hand tool features a contoured fluted hardwood handle and an alloy steel blade secured to a plated steel ferrule and cap for dependable marking and piercing applications.
• Features:
  • Alloy steel blade supports scribing, layout work, starting screw holes, and piercing soft materials.
  • Contoured fluted hardwood handle helps provide a comfortable, secure grip during hand use.
  • Blade runs through the handle and is fastened to a plated steel ferrule and cap for added tool support.
  • 2-3/4" blade length and 6-1/2" overall length provide a compact format for controlled marking and piercing tasks.
  • Designed as a general-purpose scratch awl for layout and starter-hole work in shop and bench applications.
• Specifications:
  • Manufacturer: General Tools
  • Part Number: 818
  • MPN: 818
  • UPC: 038728240477
  • Product Type: Scratch awl
  • Overall Length: 6-1/2"
  • Blade Length: 2-3/4"
  • Handle Material: Hardwood
  • Blade Material: Alloy steel
  • Ferrule and Cap Material: Plated steel
  • Handle Style: Contoured, fluted
  • System Compatibility or Application: Designed for scribing and layout work, starting screw holes, and piercing soft materials
• The Scratch Awl can also be referred to as hardwood handle awl, layout awl, scribing awl, marking awl, and starter hole awl.

General Tools manufactures specialty hand tools, precision tools, and inspection products for trade, industrial, and woodworking applications. The brand is known for practical measuring, marking, cutting, and layout tools used by professionals and serious DIY users.

Q: What is General Tools 818 used for?
A: It is designed for scribing and layout work, starting screw holes, and piercing soft materials.

Q: What are the verified size details for this awl?
A: The verified dimensions are 6-1/2" overall length and 2-3/4" blade length.

Q: Does this SKU include multiple distinct components?
A: No. This is a single scratch awl, so an Includes section is not used.

Q: What materials are used in this tool?
A: The handle is hardwood, the blade is alloy steel, and the ferrule and cap are plated steel.