Prick Punches is used for marking metal. It is forged from alloy steel, one-piece construction. It is hardened and tempered for long life. It has blasted finish with rust preventative. It is used to make a small guide dimple to prepare for use of a larger center punch. The small dimple is usually felt when larger point is applied. It is used on models, larger ones and bench work. It is normally used during layout, with very tiny dimples to allow for corrections.