Tandy Leather / Awls, Needles & Stitching Ponies
Tandy Craftool 83020-00 Diamond Stitching Awl
A fixed 1.25 in steel diamond blade, wooden handle and stainless-steel ferrule define this single stitching awl.
CHOOSE THE TOOL FOR YOUR WORK
A fixed diamond blade, separate from the sewing mechanism
This Craftool awl is a fixed diamond-point choice for preparing or enlarging sewing holes. Its blade is permanently fixed rather than an interchangeable needle or spool-fed stitching mechanism. That distinction matters if you are choosing between a piercing tool and a tool that carries thread.
The complete description specifies a 1.25 in steel blade, wooden handle and stainless-steel ferrule. The blade measurement should not be used as the full handle-and-blade length. No complete overall reach, exact blade cross-section width or maximum leather thickness is supplied.
Compare Hisxrcal when a curved diamond-point shape is the reason for the purchase, or the Osborne fid when the task is enlarging a lacing opening with a blunt tool. These alternatives do not change this Craftool into an adjustable or replaceable-blade system. Choose by the working point and access you need, then match the sewing needle and thread separately.
MODEL DETAILS
Specifications & included parts
| Detail | Product details |
|---|---|
| Blade form | Diamond-shaped steel |
| Blade mounting | Permanently fixed |
| Blade length | 1.25 in |
| Handle | Wood |
| Ferrule | Stainless steel |
| Tool quantity | One |
| Model | 83020-00 |
| Overall-size limit | 32 mm generic entry is not adopted as overall tool length |
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Where this model is useful
- Blade shape, mounting and length are explicitly described.
- Wood handle and stainless ferrule identify separate construction parts.
Trade-offs to check
- No overall length, tip-width chart or universal material capacity is supplied.
- No interchangeable blades or thread-spool mechanism is itemized.
What to check before choosing
Choose the point form
Compare fixed diamond with curved diamond or blunt lacing forms.
Keep blade and overall size separate
The blade measurement does not define the assembled tool reach.
Your questions about this product
Can the blade be swapped like a sewing needle?
It is described as permanently fixed; replacement mounting is not established.
Is 1.25 in the whole awl length?
No. It describes the steel blade.
Is it the same as a blunt fid?
No. This is a diamond-shaped cutting point; the Osborne fid is described as blunt for stretching/enlarging lacing openings.
Other options to consider
About this product information
Exact-ASIN complete available text, bullets, specifications and current variant compared; original buying advice, no physical trial.
Selected Amazon listing ↗ · Listing checked 2026-11-06 · Information reviewed 2026-11-06
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