Type of tool: Sewing and framing hides
Country of Origin: China
Use with: any hide that you want to put in a frame, generally sheep-size and higher. Pair with a large tapestry needle and twine for framing.
An awl is a sewing tool that we use in hide tanning to punch holes in hides, for framing the hides into a rack.
These awls are tapered, starting with a tiny sharp tip and graduating to a wider diameter. You can control the size of the hole you make in a hide + match it to the size of your framing string, whether you use thin artificial sinew or large baling twine.
The pointed tip of the awl does not have a blade, so that holes can be punched clean and resist tearing when we soften the hides in a fame. I like to pair the awl with a large (size 13) tapestry needle.
Steel with a wooden handle.
4.75″ long x .5″ wide; steel measures 2.5″ long
Prices are in CAD. Click the upper-right tab to view local currency. Tool orders ship on Wednesdays.
USA residents: as of August 30, 2025 the de minimis $800 purchase exemption has been lifted. Expect to pay duties (tariffs) on incoming goods. We will invoice you within two weeks of delivery.
Tariffs: there are no tariffs on items made in the USA. There are fluctuating tariffs on items made in other countries. We list the Country of Origin at the top of each tool description to help you make an informed decision.
Type of tool: Sewing and framing hides
Country of Origin: China
Use with: any hide that you want to put in a frame, generally sheep-size and higher. Pair with a large tapestry needle and twine for framing.
An awl is a sewing tool that we use in hide tanning to punch holes in hides, for framing the hides into a rack.
These awls are tapered, starting with a tiny sharp tip and graduating to a wider diameter. You can control the size of the hole you make in a hide + match it to the size of your framing string, whether you use thin artificial sinew or large baling twine.
The pointed tip of the awl does not have a blade, so that holes can be punched clean and resist tearing when we soften the hides in a fame. I like to pair the awl with a large (size 13) tapestry needle.
Steel with a wooden handle.
4.75″ long x .5″ wide; steel measures 2.5″ long
Prices are in CAD. Click the upper-right tab to view local currency. Tool orders ship on Wednesdays.
USA residents: as of August 30, 2025 the de minimis $800 purchase exemption has been lifted. Expect to pay duties (tariffs) on incoming goods. We will invoice you within two weeks of delivery.
Tariffs: there are no tariffs on items made in the USA. There are fluctuating tariffs on items made in other countries. We list the Country of Origin at the top of each tool description to help you make an informed decision.
