Empire Level 27026 Scratch Awl 6.5 Inch Steel Shank

Product Description

The EMPIRE LEVEL 27026 is a scratch awl built for marking, scribing, and piercing tasks in trade and shop environments. The tool features a steel shank that delivers the rigidity needed for accurate layout work on wood, plastic, and soft metals. At 6.5 inches overall length with a 3.5-inch shank, it provides good reach and control for marking cut lines, starting pilot holes, or scribing fit lines before cutting. Electricians, carpenters, plumbers, and general contractors commonly keep a scratch awl on hand as a basic layout tool. Weighing 0.195 pounds, it is light enough for all-day carry in a tool pouch or apron pocket.

This scratch awl suits residential and commercial trade work wherever precise marking or piercing is needed. Typical applications include scribing layout lines on lumber or trim, punching starter points in drywall or soft substrates, and marking hole locations before drilling. It is a standard hand tool used across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry disciplines for everyday layout tasks on the job site or in the shop.

Key Features

• Steel shank construction for durability and resistance to bending under normal scribing force
• 6.5-inch overall length provides reach and leverage for controlled marking work
• 3.5-inch shank length suited for piercing and scribing across a range of substrate depths
• Lightweight at 0.195 pounds for easy pocket or pouch carry
• Single-piece quantity — sold individually

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose scratch awl suitable for use in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and related trade applications requiring hand-marking or piercing of wood, plastic, or soft metal surfaces.

Installation Notes

No power source or special tooling is required to use a scratch awl. Always direct the point away from the body and keep fingers clear of the tip when applying pressure. Store with a tip guard or point-down in a dedicated pocket to prevent puncture injuries. Inspect the shank for straightness before use — a bent shank reduces marking accuracy and can slip unexpectedly.