C.S. Osborne / Awls, Needles & Stitching Ponies
C.S. Osborne No. 477 Blunt Fids, Pair
Two hardwood-handled blunt fids with 2¼ in blades and 5 in overall length, intended for stretching/enlarging lacing openings.
CHOOSE THE TOOL FOR YOUR WORK
Choose a blunt enlargement tool rather than a sharp point
Choose the Osborne fid when the task is stretching or enlarging a lacing opening, not making a sharp diamond stitch hole. The blunt profile is the functional difference from the Craftool and Hisxrcal awls. The seller also names stippling and tightening or loosening knots.
Two fids are explicitly supplied. Each has a hardwood handle, a stated blade length of 2¼ in and overall length of 5 in. These are separate working and full-tool dimensions, so you can compare the reach with the handle space rather than treating the blade size as the entire tool.
No exact blade alloy, maximum opening size or leather-thickness range is specified. Choose the pair if two matching blunt lacing aids are useful; a two-pack does not imply two different point profiles. For making diamond-shaped stitch holes, compare Tandy’s fixed awl or the curved Hisxrcal instead.
MODEL DETAILS
Specifications & included parts
| Detail | Product details |
|---|---|
| Tool role | Blunt fid / belt awl for stretching and enlarging lacing holes |
| Quantity | Two fids |
| Blade length | 2¼ in |
| Overall length | 5 in |
| Handle | Hardwood |
| Other uses named | Stippling; tightening or loosening knots |
| Model | No. 477 |
| Manufacturer | C.S. OSBORNE & CO. |
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Where this model is useful
- The blunt role is clearly distinguished from stitch-hole piercing.
- Blade length, full length and two-tool allocation are explicit.
Trade-offs to check
- No exact metal grade or maximum hole/material capacity is supplied.
- The two tools are not described as two different profiles.
What to check before choosing
Choose enlargement versus piercing
A blunt fid and a sharp diamond awl perform different work.
Compare the two lengths
Use 2¼ in for the blade and 5 in for full-tool space.
Your questions about this product
Are these sharp diamond awls?
No. They are described as blunt fids for stretching or enlarging lacing holes.
How many are supplied?
Two awls/fids are explicitly itemized.
Is 2¼ in the full length?
No. Blade length is 2¼ in; overall length is stated as 5 in.
Other options to consider
About this product information
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Selected Amazon listing ↗ · Listing checked 2026-11-06 · Information reviewed 2026-11-06
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