Bradawl vs. Awl — What's the Difference?

A bradawl is a woodworking hand tool with a blade similar to that of a straight screwdriver and a handle made from wood or plastic.

A small pointed tool used for piercing holes, especially in leather.

An awl with a beveled tip, used to make holes in wood for brads or screws.

A pointed tool for making holes, as in wood or leather.

An awl with a blade similar to a small, straight screwdriver; used for making holes, especially in wood to take screws.

A pointed instrument for piercing small holes, as in leather or wood; used by shoemakers, saddlers, cabinetmakers, etc. The blade is differently shaped and pointed for different uses, as in the brad awl, saddler's awl, shoemaker's awl, etc.

An awl for making small holes for brads or small screws

(entomology) Any of various hesperiid butterflies.

A pointed instrument for piercing small holes, as in leather or wood; used by shoemakers, saddlers, cabinetmakers, etc. The blade is differently shaped and pointed for different uses, as in the brad awl, saddler's awl, shoemaker's awl, etc.

A pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes