Japanese awls

[LCHIEN]

I got a couple of these this year. very nice tools, fits nicely in the hand. Not an especially bargain price or anything, just nice. Garrett Wade sells them by the pair, I've seen them a few other places, too, separately.

http://www.garrettwade.com/pair-japa...ls/p/49J02.01/

http://www.japanwoodworker.com/dept....apanWoodworker

http://www.dilegnosupply.com/Marking...ocket_awls.htm

[cabinetman]

You'll grow to like using them when you appreciate the handle design over a western scratch awl.

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[leehljp]

I didn't know how much I had going for me when I was in Japan. I have many small tools that I can't find here that I use all the time.

Those Awls were and are used often!