This all metal 4 pc gimlet tool set was an essential part of your tool box in yesteryear. They were a must have back in the days of early settlement here in Australia. An auger bit is a gimlet in large scale.
Gimlets may seem old-fashioned, but you can drill a hole in a lot less time than it takes to grab a power tool. When you need a quick starter hole for a screw, pick the correct size, place the point and give the gimlet handle a couple of twists. Great little wood boring tools and they work beautifully in most woods, are a time saver, and can often help prevent splits. The gimlet set consists of a 5mm, 4mm, 3mm and 1.5mm sized wood boring bits.