The awl blade has a diamond cross-section which tapers toward the point. The awl is set into a turned wooden handle. The joint is reinforced by a metal ferrule with a cut-out on either side. The handle has a circular cross-section and tapers slightly toward the bass which has a round butt. The handle has two sets of scribed lines.
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Shaker Museum Awl, Saddler's. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=3937. Accessed on September 29, 2024
