Amazon has the Clover Tapered Awl (White) for $ 2.24 or less with S&S
Walmart also has it for the same price
Price History:
Amazon had it for $2.80 in Aug and early Sept. otherwise $4.94 the last year
Reviews:
4.9 out of 5 stars on 38 reviews.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018N91L2