Awl (shoemaker)
identifier
ID 459
morphology
craft
craft
craft
craft
holotype
MOT V 84.0392 L=14cm WD=2,5cm WT=50gr
holotype
MOT V 84.0822 L=14cm D=3cm WT=30gr
holotype
MOT V 88.1366 a-b2 L=15cm D=2,7cm WT=50gr
holotype
MOT V 94.0140 L=11cm D=3cm WT=100gr
description
This awl is used by leather workers to sew small holes in leather. It is a thin steel awl with a round or triangular cross section. It can be straight or curved.
Some models have replaceable needles that can be stored in the handle. [MOT]
