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product_id: 10888100
title: "General Tools 88 Tungsten Carbide Scriber Silver, Medium"
brand: "general tools"
price: "SAR 51"
currency: SAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "General Tools"
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# 6-inch compact, travel-ready size Reversible point with screw chuck Tungsten carbide tip - ultra durable General Tools 88 Tungsten Carbide Scriber Silver, Medium

**Brand:** general tools
**Price:** SAR 51
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✍️ Mark your mastery with the toughest tip in the toolbox!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** General Tools 88 Tungsten Carbide Scriber Silver, Medium by general tools
- **How much does it cost?** SAR 51 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- general tools enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted general tools brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Replaceable Tip:** Easily swap out the tungsten carbide point to maintain peak performance for years.
- • **Precision Marking:** Medium drill point delivers crisp, reliable scribe lines on stainless steel, ceramics, and glass.
- • **Travel-Ready Design:** Lightweight 6-inch body with convenient pocket clip keeps your essential tool always within reach.
- • **Unmatched Durability:** Tungsten carbide tip resists dulling even under heavy use, outperforming hardened steel alternatives.
- • **Versatile Application:** Perfect for machinists and hobbyists marking softer metals like copper and silver with flawless accuracy.

## Overview

The General Tools 88 Tungsten Carbide Scriber is a precision marking tool featuring a durable, replaceable tungsten carbide tip that excels on stainless steel, ceramics, and glass. Its reversible point with a screw chuck protects the tip when not in use, while the compact 6-inch design and pocket clip make it an ideal travel companion for professionals and hobbyists alike.

## Description

From the Manufacturer This tungsten carbide tip scriber marks stainless steel, copper, ceramics and glass. It has a screw chuck for reversing tungsten carbide point when not in use. Measures 6" overall.

Review: Good quality--best application for me is softer metals--see pictures - After reading some reviews of the General Tools 88CM Tungsten Carbide Scribe and Magnet describing poor build quality, I bought this scriber instead. I got this scriber to mark hardened steel, and for that job works reasonably well, although it doesn’t confidently cut into steel. In terms of build quality of the tungsten carbide point and the retaining threads, I have taken some technical photos to help you decide for yourself (below). Photo 1. The machining of the tungsten carbide point may not be the finest work I’ve seen, but it’s good enough for my uses. I have calculated the point of the tool at around 50 microns across, and it’s hard enough to resist damage when scribing hardened steel or even corundum. See photo 5—showing how the scribe cut into a synthetic ruby, which suggests it’s slightly harder than corundum. Photo 2 shows the machining of the threads which retain the tungsten carbide point. Again, there are rough areas but the quality is satisfactory. Photo 3. shows the scale and nature of marks made to hardened tool steel. Notice how the tool skips a little across the steel and leaves an uneven line? Compare to photo 6. of marks left by a diamond on the same hardened steel—they are smoother, deeper, and with far less skipping. Ultimately, I found this scriber works much better on softer metals like copper and silver, as seen in photo 4 where I could make detailed and straight marks on soft copper sheet. In conclusion, I consider this a well-made scriber and most useful to me for scribing softer metals. For marking hardened steel, I will get myself a diamond scriber.
Review: An Essential Tool - I measure, mark, and cut all manner of material every day. This scribe is an important tool in my battery of marking tools.

## Features

- The General Tools and Instruments 88 Tungsten Carbide Scriber is a great choice for both machinists and hobbyists.
- This engraving pen comes with a chuck for reversing tungsten carbide point when not in use; this scribe is an essential machining tool
- The durable etching point works effortlessly on hardened and stainless steel, ceramics and glass
- The scriber point is also easily replaceable, providing like-new performance for years
- the convenient pocket clip and reversible point make this scriber an ideal travel companion for those on the go

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00004T7S0 |
| Additional Features | Replaceable Tip |
| Age Range (Description) | All |
| Age Range Description | All |
| Best Sellers Rank | #132,058 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #98 in Scriber Marking Tools #13,311 in Power Tool Parts & Accessories |
| Body Shape | Round |
| Brand | General Tools |
| Brand Name | General Tools |
| Closure Type | Screw |
| Color | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 592 Reviews |
| Drill Point | Medium |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00038728311122 |
| Grip Type | Smooth |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Hardness | Medium |
| Included Components | -- |
| Ink Color | Silver |
| Item Dimensions | 0.25 x 2.88 x 8.63 inches |
| Item Type Name | --- |
| Item Weight | 0.02 Kilograms |
| Line Size | 1_0_1_9mm or 0_3mm or 0_5mm or 0_7mm or 0_9mm |
| Manufacturer | General Tools |
| Material | Tungsten Carbide |
| Material Type | Tungsten Carbide |
| Model Name | ---- |
| Model Number | 88 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Drafting, Marking Out, Sketching |
| Style | Tungsten Carbide |
| Theme | Writing, Technical Drawing |
| UPC | 038728311122 971483001733 031113021736 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer |
| Writing Instrument Form | Scriber |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** All
- **Brand:** General Tools
- **Color:** Silver
- **Ink Color:** Silver
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Scriber

## Images

![General Tools 88 Tungsten Carbide Scriber Silver, Medium - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41N0ISHrkrS.jpg)
![General Tools 88 Tungsten Carbide Scriber Silver, Medium - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41f+dGVhXaS.jpg)
![General Tools 88 Tungsten Carbide Scriber Silver, Medium - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KdVZ4sX8S.jpg)
![General Tools 88 Tungsten Carbide Scriber Silver, Medium - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/719dp+hC-FS.jpg)
![General Tools 88 Tungsten Carbide Scriber Silver, Medium - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wQZp4uMTS.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what is the body of the scriber made of? Is it Stainless Steel?**
A: It's made of Stainless steel

**Q: Can anyone tell me the diameter of the scribe bits?**
A: Hello- The bit itself is 2mm.-Holly

**Q: would this work for engraving tiny charms?**
A: Yes, if you have a steady hand.

**Q: Would this scribe work for etching duralar?**
A: This scribe can easily etch glass and hard metal, so take that as you will. I've never tried it with duralar but I don't see why it wouldn't work.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality--best application for me is softer metals--see pictures
*by C***Y on April 30, 2017*

After reading some reviews of the General Tools 88CM Tungsten Carbide Scribe and Magnet describing poor build quality, I bought this scriber instead. I got this scriber to mark hardened steel, and for that job works reasonably well, although it doesn’t confidently cut into steel. In terms of build quality of the tungsten carbide point and the retaining threads, I have taken some technical photos to help you decide for yourself (below). Photo 1. The machining of the tungsten carbide point may not be the finest work I’ve seen, but it’s good enough for my uses. I have calculated the point of the tool at around 50 microns across, and it’s hard enough to resist damage when scribing hardened steel or even corundum. See photo 5—showing how the scribe cut into a synthetic ruby, which suggests it’s slightly harder than corundum. Photo 2 shows the machining of the threads which retain the tungsten carbide point. Again, there are rough areas but the quality is satisfactory. Photo 3. shows the scale and nature of marks made to hardened tool steel. Notice how the tool skips a little across the steel and leaves an uneven line? Compare to photo 6. of marks left by a diamond on the same hardened steel—they are smoother, deeper, and with far less skipping. Ultimately, I found this scriber works much better on softer metals like copper and silver, as seen in photo 4 where I could make detailed and straight marks on soft copper sheet. In conclusion, I consider this a well-made scriber and most useful to me for scribing softer metals. For marking hardened steel, I will get myself a diamond scriber.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Essential Tool
*by P***. on April 21, 2026*

I measure, mark, and cut all manner of material every day. This scribe is an important tool in my battery of marking tools.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It’s been a few months now and....
*by D***S on December 22, 2018*

Honestly this is my 1st scribe but it’s wonderful to use. Originally I bought it with some dye Kem to mark around some automotive gaskets for gasket matching (grinding). I’ve only used it on cast iron but it’s done such a good job scribing that I skipped the dye kem & just scribe now. It came with an extra tip & a tip cover I use to keep it safe while in storage, in my messy drawer of small tools, etc.

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