Go awl out. Used to punch holes in leather, wood, and textiles, awls have been around since ancient times. The best part of an awl-punctured hole is that it doesn’t leave a cut line, so the hole is ...

Producing 10 million units a year, the Swiss Army Knife from Victorinox continues to be one of the most popular multi-tools worldwide. Victorinox Swiss Army knives are well-liked because of their ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

This is the needle-pointed marking tool for laying out measurements.The scratch can be made deep enough to actually be the start of the cut in rougher work, but a knife-edged tool is better for finer ...

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The Swiss Army Knife is the de facto multitool. Need a knife and tweezers? It's got you covered. What about a saw and a bottle opener? Those are tucked inside the same pocket-sized case too. While ...

The Awl showed many of us that diving into the weird and marginal could be fun and meaningful—and still produce great writing. On January 16, 2018, The Awl announced its plans to cease editorial ...