It has been a while since I posted on here thought I am usually viewing and replying to thread posts. I did want to show off a special tool that designed and sold to some of my Facebook friends. I mainly designed this tool for when I travel to do leathercraft. Since I wanted to keep my tool toting to a minimum, I started thinking of tools that had multi purposes. This tool was designed to be used as a scratch awl, gouge awl (hole enlargement), partial slicker, embossing point and most importantly a burnisher.
The lower part of the tool is slick and contour steel to a sharp point. The upper part is a custom lathe Cocobolo handle. Together they make an awesome tool for any leathercrafter. Since I do this as a hobby, and not a business, I committed to only making 24 of these little titans. I am committing to promoting this craft so I have given several of these away to include one at this year's IFLOG show in New Mexico.
The second picture shows a comparison to a larger awl prototype that I had made that stays on my workbench. Side note: I do want to personally thank 'Spinner' for his innovative and constructive assistance on this and other designs that he has helped me out on.
What do you all think of the tool and purpose?