Stecheisen
Stecheisen is a term used for a family of hand tools with a narrow blade designed to pierce, cut, or mark material by applying pressure with a hammer, mallet, or by hand. The tool is traditionally associated with woodworking and leatherworking, where precise starting holes, grooves, or openings are required. Depending on the work, a Stecheisen can function as a punch, a shallow chisel, or a combination of both, and it is often used to prepare joints, start cuts for dowels, or lay out decorative or functional grooves.
Construction and forms vary, but common features include a hardened steel blade that tapers to a sharp
Applications and regional use vary. In carpentry and joinery, Stecheisen tools aid in creating precise start
Safety and handling emphasize keeping the blade sharp, securing the workpiece, and wearing eye protection during