Where to get an awl blade?

[Jerkeejoe]

Where can I get a high quality diamond shaped awl blade? I'm making a handle myself, but am not sure where to find a blade. Thanks in advance.

-Joe

[Windy]

If you are making a handle why not make the blade ?

Call your local steel supplier and get a piece of

3/16 stainless and make you a blade. A ten foot

piece is only 9 bucks around here.

WINDY

[Jerkeejoe]

I guess I could just make one. I didn't think of that. I remember reading a while back about someone who makes excellent quality blades for a reasonable price. I was just hoping someone could refer me to that maker.

[Jerkeejoe]

I found it! Bob Douglas of Sheridan Leather Outfitters.

[Elton Joorisity]

You're close but not dead on. Bob Douglas is Vandy Douglas' dad. Vandy owns Sheridan Leather Outfitters and sells a lot of her dad's tools there.

[RandyScott]

For awl blades, both C.S.Osborne and John James, try Campbell Bosworth Machinery Co. I ordered from Siegel on Friday, had a call back on Monday that the awl blades, CSO #44, and the harness needles, #3 & #4, were not stocking items. I ordered the same from Campbell Bosworth via internet the same day, prices were much cheaper than Siegel, shipped on Tuesday, anticipated delivery on Thursday via USPS First Class Mail.

[TexasJack]

316 stainless for an awl? Hmmmm! You really need a steel that hardens well enough to be made into a knife. Better to go with a carbon steel like O1 or 1095.