General Tools 818 Hardwood Handle Scratch Awl The hardwood handle scratch awl is highlighted by a 3-3/4" exposed blade and a fluted handle features a contoured design for a comfortable grip The alloy steel blade runs through the handle and is securely fastened to both the plated steel ferrule and the cap; this provides the ability for the scratch awl to withstand heavy pressure and tough workloads The overall length is 6-1/2" with a 3-1/2" blade This scratch awl is great for scribing, perforating, punching and aligning holes