A rare piece of British craft history — vintage 1970s new old stock, hand forged by George Barnsley of Sheffield. This cast steel diamond curved awl is built for precision hand sewing work, particularly sewing welts and stitching leather insoles to shoe uppers. The curved blade profile guides cleanly through leather, creating a neat horizontal slit-like hole for strong, consistent stitching.
Handcrafted cast steel — hand forged for strength and durability
Made in England by George Barnsley, Sheffield
New vintage stock from the 1970s
Blade size: 3.5 inches long, 3/16" at widest point
Curved blade profile — ideal for welt sewing
Creates a clean horizontal slit through leather
Available as awl blade only or with awl haft
Trusted by leathercraft workers, shoemakers, saddlers, and bookbinders. A tool that will outlast many modern alternatives.
At Mukshy, we believe in tools that carry heritage and purpose. This George Barnsley awl is a perfect example of the kind of premium, time-tested craftsmanship we curate — tools built to last a lifetime and worthy of passing on.
