Hand-friendly design: Awl haft designed for comfortable hand and finger use, making shoe repair and small leatherwork easier and reducing hand fatigue during extended tasks. Replaceable needle system: Uses an interchangeable cone-needle design. Needles are quick and simple to install and swap, letting you use cone needles of different specifications as required (cone needles must be supplied by the user). Comfortable wooden handle: The wooden handle is shaped for a secure, comfortable grip so you can work longer with better control and less strain. Versatile and practical: Ideal for producing and repairing shoes and working with thick fabrics, leather, canvas and similar materials. Useful for hobbyists, cobblers and small-scale leatherworkers. Easy to use and maintain: Simple assembly and needle replacement make this tool practical for repetitive tasks and for adapting to different materials and stitch sizes. Typical uses and applications: Shoe repair: Stitching or re-sewing soles, repairing uppers and replacing soles where precise, controlled holes or guidance are needed. Leather and leathercraft: Punching and guiding holes for hand-sewing belts, bags, wallets and other leather items. Heavy fabrics and upholstery: Working on canvas, thick fabrics or light upholstery repairs where a robust hand awl improves control and accuracy. What you should know: This product features an interchangeable cone-needle system; cone needles are not included and must be prepared separately. The handle is wooden for comfort and durability; the tool is intended for hand-operated leathercraft, shoe repair and similar applications.