what is the awl
Creative Commons. Image Credit: Main Image: Awl is a sharpened tool used to make holes in wood and soft materials like leather etc. Historically, awl was used as ear-piercing to insert an earring as a mark of slavery. An awl is described as a steel rod with sharpened point having a wooden or plastic handle.The picture shows a sewing awl.reative Commons. Image Credit: Main Image: Awl is a sharpened tool used to make holes in wood and soft materials like leather etc. Historically, awl was used as ear-piercing to insert an earring as a mark of slavery. An awl is described as a steel rod with sharpened point having a wooden or plastic handle.