Q: What is the tip made of?
The tip is A2 tool steel, hardened to Rc60–62 for an edge that holds its point through repeated layout and marking work.
Veritas Japanese-Style Awls
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The tip is A2 tool steel, hardened to Rc60–62 for an edge that holds its point through repeated layout and marking work.
Yes, the tip is designed to be replaceable, so you can fit a new one rather than replacing the whole awl.
Torrefaction heat-treats the hard maple handle, making it more stable and resistant to warping from humidity than untreated wood.
Choose the 4 3/8" small awl for precise palm control on fine layout work, or the 5 3/4" large awl when you want a full-hand grip for heavier marking tasks.
Yes, the conical tip and this Japanese awl's design are shaped for the piercing, rotating marking technique common in Japanese-style layout work, rather than the scratching action of a scratch awl.
| Materials | A2 tool steel tip; stainless steel bolster; hardwood handle |
| Dimensions | 4 3/8" overall length (small); 5 3/4" overall length (large) |
| Includes | Awl |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |

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