George Barnsley hand sewing awls. stitching and welting blades are made from high-quality forged steel. Gives the needle blades sharpness. These awls make easy cuts through leather without requiring extra force. Ideal for making right sized and shaped hole prior to hand stitching. Extremely useful tools to have for stitching difficult lines through various types of material and leather work.
- Made in England by George Barnsley
- Welt, diamond curved and straight awls.
- New vintage stock from 1970s.
- Hand forged steel awl needles.
- Awl 1: Straight awl. Tool length - 6.5 inch. Needle length 2.5 inch. Hole size: 2mm
- Awl 1: Curved bent hook awl. Right hand. Tool length - 6.5 inch. Needle length 2.5 inch. Hole size: 2.5mm
- Awl 3: Sole Stitching awl. Flat curved. Tool length- 6 inch. Needle length 2 inch. Hole size 2mm
- Awl 4: Large Welting awl. Curved. Tool length - 7 inch. Needle length 3 inch. hole size 3mm
- Awl 5: Large Diamond awl. Curved. Tool length - 6 inch. Needle length 2 1/4 inch. Hole size 3-5 mm
- Awl 6: Small welting awl. Curved. Tool length - 5 inch. Needle length 1 3/4 inch. Hole size 2mm
- Awl 7: Small diamond awl. Curved. Tool size 6 inch. Needle length 2 inch. Hole size 2mm
Needle lengths are measured when inserted into the handles. Based in Sheffield, George Barnsley company were making shoemakers tools but in 1980's company closed. Now these tools are rare to source. G Barnsley made top quality tools that were designed to last for many years to come. They supplied tools round the world. Especially blades that were specially treated so that the edge keeps sharp. In short tools of best quality, dependable and lasts long. Each tool was handmade.