Awl Hafts, Awl Blades, and Handsewing Needles

Awl Hafts 

Awl Hafts are used to hold the awl blades for hand sewing. These normally have a chuck that tightens down on the end of the awl blade to hold it securely. 

CS Osborne New #928 awl haft, good for small blades. No wrench needed for tightening – $18.00 – in stock CS Osborne palm awl haft, includes wrench – $25.00 – in stock. CSO-141 – CS Osborne #141 awl haft - hand tightens and fits small awl blades – $25.00. - in stock

Awl Blades

These are diamond profile awl blades that I have sharpened and polished to be ready to use. I start with CS Osborne  blades and take them to a finer edge and durable point. We are stocking two styles and several sizes

Harness Style Awl Blades

These blades have a long edge from tip to the base. They are the most commonly used awl blade style for general sewing. The #42 and #43 sizes have a smaller end will need to be driven into a haft or used in a haft with a chuck that closes down fairly tight. 

CS Osborne #42 harness maker awl blade, 1-1/2 inch, sharpened and polished – $25.00 – in stock. CS Osborne #43 harness maker awl blade, 1-3/4 inch sharpened and polished – $25.00 – in stock. CS Osborne #44 harness maker awl blade, 2 inch, sharpened and polished – $25.00 – in stock CS Osborne #45 harness maker awl blade, 2-1/4 inch, sharpened and polished – $25.00 – in stock. CS Osborne #46 harness maker awl blade, 2-1/2 inch, sharpened and polished – $25.00 – in stock. CS Osborne #52 harness awl blade, 3-1/4 inch, sharpened and polished, buckstitching size – $25.00 - back in stock soon

Saddler or "Snake Head" Awl Blades

These awl blades have a flared tip with the point and edges sharpened then a rounded shaft. Many saddle makers prefer these for thicker leather. The end makes the slit and the round shaft holds it open. 

CS Osborne #54 saddler awl blade, 2 inch sharpened and polished – $25.00 – in stock. CS Osborne #56 saddler awl blade, 2-1-/4 inch – sharpened and polished – $25.00. CS Osborne New #57 saddler awl blade, 2-1-/2 inch, sharpened and polished – $25.00 – in stock.

Hand-Sewing Needles

We are now stocking both John James and CS Osborne blunt harness needles for handstitching your leather goods. These are intended for premade holes (awl or punch/chisel) and blunt tipped to avoid piercing the opposite thread.  Check the chart for the sizes appropriate for your needs. They are now sold in packs of 10. Note - Originally the John James needles were sold in the envelope package of 25. Some asked for smaller quantities but at the previous pricing we maintained the package lots. . The most recent order came in at three times the price of previous orders. The old stock was maintained at the old price level and is sold out now. I am now selling the John James and CS Osborne needles both in packs of 10 in a plastic tube for storage and organization.

Harness Needle Size Comparisons

Maker                    Size                 Length                  Diameter             Nominal Thread                           Metric Thread

John James          #3/0                2-7/16 inch           1.6 mm             #415/#554/heavy pre-wax

CS Osborne         #000                 2-3/8 inch              1.3 mm            #415/#554/heavy pre-wax

John James           #2/0               2-5/16 inch           1.4 mm             #346/#415/heavy pre-wax        1.6 mm

John James            #1/0              2-1/4 inch              1.1 mm            #277/#346                                  1.3 mm

CS Osborne            #0                   2-3/8 inch             1.0                     #277/#346                                   1.3 mm

John James             #1                 2-3/16 inch           1.0 mm             #207/#277                                   1.1 mm

John James             #2                 2-1/8 inch             1.0 mm             #138/#207                                   1.0 mm

CS Osborne            #2                    2-1/4 inch             0.9 mm            #138/#207                                   1.0 mm

John James             #3                  2-1/8 inch             1.0 mm            #69/#92                                        0.8-1.0 mm

John James             #4                  1-7/8 inch             0.9 mm          #69 and smaller                           0.5 mm

CS Osborne            #5                    1-7/8 inch             0.7 mm            #69 and smaller                           0.5 mm

CS Osborne             #6                   1-9/16 inch           0.7 mm            #69 and smaller                           0.5 mm

CS Osborne             #7                   1-5/8 inch             0.65 mm           #47                                               

John James Harness Needles

JJHN30 – John James #3-0 harness needles, 2-7/16 inch – 10 pieces – $10.00. JJHN20 – John James #2-0 harness needle's, 2-5/16 inch – 10 pieces – $10.00 JJHN10 – John James #1-0 harness needles, 2-1/4 inch – 10 pieces – $8.00. JJHN1 – John James #1 harness needles, 2-3/16 inch – 10 pieces – $8.00. JJHN2 – John James #2 harness needles, 2-1/8 inch – 10 pieces – $8.00. JJHN3 – John James #3 harness needles, 2-1/8 inch – 10 pieces – $8.00.

CS Osborne Harness Needles

CSOHN30 – CS Osborne #000 harness needles, 2-3/8 inch – 10 pieces-$10.50. CSOHN0 – CS Osborne #0 harness needles, 2-3/8 inch – 10 pieces – $8.50 CSOHN2 – CS Osborne #2 harness needles, 2-1/4 inch – 10 piece – $8.50. CSOHN5 – CS Osborne #5 harness needle's, 1-7/8 inch – $8.50. CSOHN6 - CS Osborne #6 harness needles, 1-9/16 inch - 10 pieces - $8.50. CSOHN7 – CS Osborne #7 harness needles, 1-5/8 inch – 10 pieces – $8.50.