Shenandoah Tool Works Birdcage Awl

Shenandoah Tool Works Birdcage Awl

This birdcage awl was designed for both beauty and functionality. Ideal for starting and drilling holes, the awl's shaft is hand forged and twisted from 01 steel with a Rockwell hardness of 62. The tip is sharpened for starting and boring holes which the square shank then widens through repeated twisting.

The 1-3/4" diameter handle is sized to fit comfortably in the user's hand and will allow the application of a generous amount of pressure when twisting the awl. The finger grip is positioned in precisely the right place to enable a firm grip. Each Shenandoah Awl handle is personally hand turned from a solid block of Padauk, a wood valued for its toughness and stability, as well as its rich color.