The 1/4 inch Consumer Pyro Poke brass fireworks safety awl is used to make a hole in a firework lift charge so that a shrouded (plastic cover) ematch or Firewire Initiator can be inserted into the lift charge. This awl is made from Aluminum Bronze and has a 3.5 inch nonsparking shaft with a sharp tip. The orange and black rubber handle fits in the palm of your hand better than other awls and feels comfortable to use. Aluminum bronze tools are high quality, non sparking, non magnetic, and corrosion resistant.