Scratch and Punch Awl with Hard Handle

Description

Strong, Stout shank We heat-treat AISI 8650 steel, a Ni-Cr-Mo alloy, to 5256 HRC to make the shank strong without being brittle Hard, Durable Handle The handle is made of a hard glass-reinforced nylon that’s easy to clean and resistant to fuels, oils, and chemicals Comfortable Grip Contoured sides create natural positions for your fingers, and the rounded square shape fits comfortably in your palm Secure shank Connection The shank is insert molded into the handle, and two wings at the base of the shank resist pushing, pulling, and twisting Many Uses for Every Shop Scribe accurate lines, punch center points, pierce soft materials, or align holes
The Tekton Scratch and Punch Awl with Hard Handle has a strong, stout shank that is heat treated to 5256 HRC to make the shank strong without being brittle. A black oxide finish is applied to prevent corrosion. Keep lightly oiled. The handle is made of a hard glass-reinforced nylon that’s easy to clean and resistant to fuels, oils, and chemicals. Contoured sides create natural positions for your fingers, and the rounded square shape fits comfortably in your palm. The shank is insert molded into the handle, and two wings at the base of the shank resist pushing, pulling, and twisting. Use the awl to scratch thin lines onto a workpiece, mark centerpoints, punch holes into soft materials, or align holes in parts.