The Offset Stitching Awl is a simple tool for creating holes, or enlarging existing holes, in a variety of materials. It is a useful piece of kit for craftsmen and women, especially woodworkers and leatherworkers.

Based on traditional designs found as far back as the late 1700s, Ray employed the craftsmanship of esteemed British blacksmith Andrew Kirkham to create these updated versions of this Canadian tool. Andrew has produced a number of items for Ray and Woodlore over the years, including our Steel Strikers and Campfire Tripod.

The zigzag shape of these awls was first introduced to overcome a problem with the handles, where the wood or bone handles of straight awls tended to split under pressure. The offset design seen here is used to anchor the awls firmly in their handles, and was common among those found at British-era sites in Canada.

These Awls were used extensively during the Woodlore Birch Bark Canoe course in 2013, in which a traditional Canadian canoe was built from natural materials. They are also used for sewing heavy materials, such as leather or canvas. You can see Ray putting this tool to use in his Northern Wilderness series.

Details:

• Exclusive to Woodlore
• Sold separately
• Ready to be fitted into your own handle
• Dimensions: 170 x 5 mm

Delivery in 1-2 days within the United Kingdom

UK Orders placed before 2PM GMT will be dispatched the same working day.

Overseas delivery times will vary depending on the destination.

Please note that our offices are closed at weekends, so any orders placed after 2PM GMT on a Friday will not be dispatched until the following Monday.

Orders with a total value over £300.00 will be dispatched free via a next day delivery service within the UK at no extra cost.

Please note that in some instances, orders for heavy items may take an extra day to arrive.

Overseas Deliveries:

For overseas deliveries, please refer to the following estimated delivery times:

• Europe: 3 - 5 working days
• Rest of the world: 5 - 7 working days
  

A full refund or exchange will be given provided that the items have not been worn or used, and are returned to us within 30 days of purchase, together with all relative labels and packaging. You are responsible for the cost of returning items.

Please ensure that you include a copy of your invoice, along with an explanation of why you have returned your goods. If you wish to return your goods for any reason, please do so to the following address:

Woodlore Limited
PO Box 3
Etchingham
East Sussex
TN19 7ZE
United Kingdom