Hi,
Thank you for that post , I was already convinced of the usefulness of the awls, I also have several in my drawers, but your first one is awsome.
For the diamond shape, I also agree that it is far better for starting screws, I personally often use a simple big old nail with also a pyramidal tip to punch a hole for a screw.

I have a question, why is it called bird's cage ? I don't see the connection (I must be missing something).

By the way I also discover your Website, congratulations , this is exactly what I like, plenty of ideas, lovely pictures, and all hand made, and wooden made, all what I like !
Thanks, I keep the bookmark, it will take some time to discover all of it

Please continue sharing here your work !
Christophe