My $18 awl was a dud until I sanded the handle down

Picked up a cheap awl from the craft store last month because my old one kept slipping in my grip. Cost me 18 bucks and the handle was way too slick, my hand was cramping after two signatures. Took some 120 grit sandpaper and roughed up the whole grip, now it feels like a totally different tool. Anyone else had to modify budget tools just to make them usable for long stitching sessions?

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wendy_henderson212mo ago

Wrapped mine in hockey tape for the same problem. Game changer.

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holly7092mo ago

Genius trick @wendy_henderson21, might try that with duct tape for my gear bag too.

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