Dissecting Awl Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India

Dissecting Awl (Product Code: SLE/EDE/03) is a pointed hand tool with a 50 mm stainless steel spike fixed in a wooden handle. It is used to pierce tough skin or cuticle before a cut is started, make small starter holes and mark points of interest on a specimen, which makes it a practical item among biology lab equipment in India for school and college practicals. The awl is produced by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala.

Specifications

Typical Use

Students reach for the awl when a scalpel alone would slip: puncturing the hard outer layer of an insect or crustacean, opening a small entry point in the body wall before scissors take over, or pricking holes in a card or soft board so specimens and labels can be pinned neatly. Teachers also use the point to indicate a structure during a demonstration without disturbing the surrounding tissue.

The wooden handle fills the palm and lets the user push with steady, controlled pressure. After use, wipe the spike clean, wash it briefly, and dry both the steel and the wood straight away rather than leaving the tool to soak. Many teachers add an awl to each dissection kit for school practicals in India because it covers tasks that finer needles are not built for.

Manufacturer

This awl comes from Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which trades under the ScienceLab name from Ambala in Haryana and makes hand instruments, apparatus and teaching equipment for science laboratories. The company profile gives an overview of the business and its product range.

Related Dissection Equipment

Pair the awl with these tools for piercing, probing and pinning work:

• Dissecting Needle — a slimmer steel needle for teasing tissue once the awl has opened a way in.
• Probe, Chrome — a teasing probe for tracing vessels and nerves without cutting.
• Dissecting Board — a base on which the specimen is laid out while the awl is in use.
• Dissecting T-Pins — pins that fix skin flaps back after the awl and scissors have opened the specimen.

Other hand tools, trays and sets are listed in the Dissection Equipment category.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is an awl different from a dissecting needle?
An awl is made for piercing and making holes, so its spike is set in a handle suited to pushing force. A dissecting needle is slimmer and better for teasing tissue apart; many labs keep both.

What is the spike made of and how long is it?
The spike is stainless steel and 50 mm long, mounted in a wooden handle.

How do I look after the wooden handle?
Wipe it clean and dry it immediately after washing. Avoid long soaking in water or disinfectant, which can swell or crack wood over time.

Is the awl safe for younger students?
It has a sharp point, so use it under supervision, carry it point-down and return it to a case or tray after each task. Teachers of junior classes often hand it out only for specific steps.

Can I order the awl in class quantities?
Yes. State the number of pieces you need through the contact page and we will quote accordingly, together with any other dissection items on your list.

Do you ship outside India?
ScienceLab serves buyers in India and international markets. Share the destination and quantity so packing and freight can be included in the quotation.

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Last updated: 24 September 2026