Harold and Saxon Toolworks are individually handcrafted in Australia, showcasing a range of Australian "Arid Zone" or "Outback" hardwoods.
Scratch awls are used for various layout and marking requirements. An often overlooked tool, they are extremely useful in almost any project, from centre marking for hole drilling to scribing cut lines and more. This Harold and Saxon variant is a compact "Pocket" size at 140mm in length, designed to be ready at hand in an Apron pocket or similar. It is beautifully weighted and comfortable to hold, making it a pleasure to use. It features a "Ringed Gidgee" (figured Acacia cambagei) palm-size handle, with a ~50mm high-speed steel point set in a solid brass-turned ferrule.
As beautiful as it is functional and worthy of inclusion in any workshop.
About the maker - Trent Powrie is the man behind Harold and Saxon Toolworks, one of only a handful of Australian tool makers whose legacy now spans more than a decade. Originally known for his Premium (and rare!) Bench Chisels, after a period of limited supply, Trent is manufacturing again and has expanded his offering to include a range of common workshop tool needs, including those offered through Carbatec in various mallets, strops and an awl. Key to these predominantly timber tools is his use of highly sought-after Australian "Arid Zone" hardwoods - equally as beautiful as they are perfectly suited to the task. Occasionally, Trent also releases some limited edition exotic timber variants.