{"product_id":"george-barnsley-10-vintage-hand-stitching-awls-set","title":"10 Vintage George Barnsley Hand Stitching Awls — Curved, Hooked, Straight \u0026 Diamond","description":"\u003cp\u003eA once-in-a-generation find for the serious craftsman. This complete set of 10 hand stitching awls was made by George Barnsley of Sheffield — one of Britain's most revered tool makers — in the 1970s. No longer manufactured, these are new old stock: untouched, hand forged, and ready to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach awl features a deep rosewood turned handle with brass ferrule, hand forged high-carbon steel needle, and a blade profile engineered for a specific task. Together they cover every hand sewing need a shoemaker, saddler, leathercrafter or bookbinder could face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Set — 10 Awls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwl 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight hook awl — 6\" tool, 2\" needle, 2mm hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwl 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curved hook awl — 7\" tool, 3\" needle, 2.5mm hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwl 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e In-seam stitching awl, flat curved — 6\" tool, 2\" needle, 2mm hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwl 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large welting awl, curved — 7\" tool, 3\" needle, 3mm hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwl 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large curved diamond awl — 7\" tool, 2¾\" needle, 3–5mm hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwl 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small welting awl, deep curve — 6\" tool, 2¼\" needle, 2mm hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwl 7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight awl — 7\" tool, 3\" needle, 3mm hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwl 8:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small narrow welting awl — 6\" tool, 1¾\" needle, 1.75mm hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwl 9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seat awl for heel stitching — 7\" tool, 3\" needle, 2mm hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwl 10:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special welt sewing awl — 6.5\" tool, 2.5\" needle, 2mm hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: needle lengths are measured when inserted into the handles.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy George Barnsley?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in Sheffield, the heart of British steel craftsmanship, George Barnsley supplied shoemakers and saddlers around the world until the company closed in the 1980s. Their blades were specially treated to hold an edge far longer than modern alternatives. Every tool was handmade. Today, genuine Barnsley stock is rare — sought after by collectors and working craftsmen alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho These Are For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoemakers, cobblers, saddlers, leathercraft workers, bookbinders, and anyone who demands tools that perform at the highest level. These awls will outlast careers — and are worthy of passing on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt Mukshy, we seek out tools that carry real heritage and purpose. This George Barnsley set is exactly that — premium, time-tested craftsmanship that no modern catalogue can replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"George Barnsley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53925169496371,"sku":"GB-AWL-SET-10","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/5425\/4899\/files\/vintage-awl-set-workshop-craftsman.png?v=1788006470","url":"https:\/\/mukshy.com\/products\/george-barnsley-10-vintage-hand-stitching-awls-set","provider":"mukshy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}