Books by Hand Awls

Comments about Books by Hand Awls:

It's a nice, simple, sturdy, well-made awl that I will use in making/binding small handmade books. Made in the USA.

Comments about Books by Hand Awls:

I bought both the light and heavy duty awls and both have worked marvelously. I was initially using push pins as a temporary replacement before my purchase. These are easier on the hand and create perfect sized hole for both signatures and boards. As I've been binding for a year now, I wish I had found this site sooner! These materials have not only helped make the appropriate sized hole but my binding has become much more efficient. Thank you!

Comments about Books by Hand Awls:

For a "heavy duty" awl, this worked great to bind the journals we made. And no one stabbed themselves, either! :) I don't have experience with any other awls, but this one sure did the trick.

Comments about Books by Hand Awls:

Excellent awls, very sturdy.

Comments about Books by Hand Awls:

A nice sharp tip and a thin handle easy to hold and use in tight spaces. By far my favorite over other awls, even the ergonomic type, which I find too bulky. Only problem is the metal has started to become slightly bent from the handle, but that was after several years of heavy use. Affordable enough to replace after getting several years of life out of it.

Comments about Books by Hand Awls:

use it for book arts,but can easily see the value in other areas.