Will this poke a hole in a plastic bottle cover? I'm making crafts.

The one I received couldn't Poke a hole in a piece of paper. It was manufactured without a sharp point and I had to use a bench grinder to get it sort of sharp. These aren't real expensive, I wish I had just gone to a hardware and I'm sure they would have something to puncture A bottlecap

Is this awl any good for bookbinding?

I don't know bookbinding but if you need a sharp point this is not it. It was supposed to be American made but is made in China. The quality is typical cheap Chinese made. The point is rounded - more rounded than the coarsest ball point pen.

How thick is the metal shaft?

I wouldn't really know how to measure this. This is a perfectly good awl except that mine came with extruded metal on the sharp point, a manufacturing mistake. I was able to put it in a bench grinder and get it sharp so I kept it but it doesn't seem like a very solid product to me

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🛠️ Elevate your craft with precision and power in every stroke!

BUILT TO ENDURE - Blade runs through handle and locks into a plated steel ferrule and cap for unmatched toughness.
COMPACT YET MIGHTY - 6.5-inch overall length fits comfortably in your toolkit without sacrificing performance.
COMFORT IN EVERY GRIP - Fluted, contoured hardwood handle designed to reduce hand fatigue during extended use.
PRECISION MEETS POWER - 3.75-inch alloy steel blade engineered for exact scribing and heavy-duty durability.
VERSATILE CRAFTSMANSHIP TOOL - Perfect for scribing, perforating, punching, and aligning holes with professional accuracy.

The General Tools Hardwood Handle Scratch Awl (818) features a 3.75-inch alloy steel blade securely fastened through a contoured hardwood handle with a plated steel ferrule and cap, ensuring durability under heavy pressure. Ideal for scribing, perforating, punching, and hole alignment, this 6.5-inch tool combines ergonomic design with professional-grade toughness for tradesmen and DIYers alike.

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Not suitable for making book binding signatures

I ordered this several weeks in advance of a book binding project. Unfortunately I ripped and ruined a whole signature of expensive watercolour paper before noticing that the awl has a bevelled rather than tapered tip. Being too wide above the 1/4 inch tip this awl is not suitable for making holes in signatures, As I ordered this product several weeks before using it I can’t return it. Disappointing.

2.07.2018

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Manufacturer	General Tools
Part Number	818
Product Dimensions	22.23 x 9.53 x 8.26 cm; 81.65 g
Item model number	818
Size	Pack of 1
Colour	Steel
Material	Alloy Steel
Item Package Quantity	1
Blade length	6 Inches
Grit Description	Fine
Batteries included?	No
Batteries Required?	No
Item Weight	81.6 g

General Tools Hardwood Handle Scratch Awl (818)

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