Borrow Awl

Awl, specifically a type of awl used for piercing or marking materials like leather, wood, or fabric. 

How to use a general awl:

Piercing holes:

Awls are commonly used to create pilot holes in materials before inserting screws, nails, or for stitching. 

Marking:

In woodworking, a scratch awl (a type of awl) is used for scribing lines and marking points for joinery layout. 

Specific uses:

Leatherwork:

Stitching awls are frequently used by leatherworkers for hand-stitching leather goods. 

Woodworking:

Scratch awls are essential for accurate layout and marking in woodworking projects. 

Survival/Repair:

Awls, especially those found on multi-tools, can be used for various repair tasks, including sewing tears in fabric or leather.