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George Barnsley and Sons specialise in the manufacture of knives and tools for shoemaking and repair, leather working and the associated industries.

03/06/2026

We recently sat down with Katy Warriner of .leather to discuss her journey into leatherwork, traditional saddlery training, oak bark tanned leather, craftsmanship, and the projects she’s working on today.

From a childhood ambition to become a master saddler to working on bespoke commissions and film productions, Katy’s story is a fascinating one and her passion for the craft shines through in every answer.

The full Q&A is now live on our website.

Link in bio.

A huge thank you to Katy for taking the time to take part.

02/06/2026

Prepping for our adventure down to

June 15th & 16th James Allen has kindly allowed us to visit the farm and tannery and also bring along our selection of curriers and tanners knives and tools.

Really looking forward to visiting and learning more about the tannery and the processes involved.

Tickets are still available, search cotmarsh tannery to join us

29/05/2026

French Pattern Hammers

Handmade in Sheffield by George Barnsley

Finally back in stock on our website

27/05/2026

We recently did a Q&A with Katy Warriner of Warriner Leather about her journey into leatherwork, traditional training, and the thinking behind her craft.

From a childhood ambition to become a master saddler, through to qualifying under Master Saddler Mark Romain at The Saddlery Training Centre, Katy’s path back into the trade has been anything but linear, but deeply rooted in traditional skills.

What comes through most strongly is her respect for process. Hand stitching, edge work, material choice, all treated with patience and discipline, learned through traditional saddlery and carried into everything she makes today.

That foundation runs through her work at Warriner Leather, whether she’s making belts, cases, harness work or bespoke commissions. It’s a way of working that values longevity over speed, and understanding over shortcuts.

The full Q&A will be live on our website soon, where Katy talks in more depth about her training, influences, use of oak bark tanned leather from J&FJ Baker, and her current work on the limited R33 Stradale commission with Pristine Panel Works.

22/05/2026

Today I had the pleasure of visiting the Leather Conservation Centre, formerly of Northampton now settled in to their new home in Leicester.

We’ve previously supplied them with some of our tools and this morning I was dropping off a batch of our stitching clams.

An incredible facility, so light and spacious and kitted out with a very enviable extraction system!

I was given the full tour by Rosie Bolton, head of the centre. She has extensive experience of working with leather both historic and modern for a catalogue of clients including both renowned heritage institutions and private clients of all backgrounds, and a strong craft background, having trained in traditional fine bookbinding.

The team at the centre undertakes some incredible projects, with their work centred around the restoration and repair of incredible leatherwork. Even driving cars into the studio space to work on!

Couple that with an extensive library of books detailing all aspects of leatherwork it really is a place that any leather enthusiast should check out, they run a series of courses and even offer tours of their studio space.

We are truly honoured to have our tools put to use in this incredible facility and hope to continue to work with and support Rosie and the centre for years to come.

20/05/2026

Just had a great meeting with Simon from

After a quick chat via instagram on Sunday night regarding whether we take on any bespoke work, Simon sent over some images of his prized possession, critical to their work at Mackenzie Leather in Edinburgh.

He’s been trying for years to source another Dixon No. 4 adjustable creaser for his workshop with no success so Simon has asked if we would be able to replicate and supply him with some working replacements.

The big differences between our current Screw Crease and the No. 4 Dixon is the size, not just the overall length but the size of the head also.

First step from our end is a little Frankenstein piece, we’re putting our standard crease into a much larger handle and shipping it to him to test whether he needs the larger head, along with some samples of other handles we produce.

We will also be looking into the possibility of manufacturing a larger version of our Screw Crease should the test piece not be suitable for Simon’s requirements.

Should be interesting to see where this end up.

15/05/2026

May Giveaway time!

This month, it’s another experiment that will be available to purchase in the near future…

We’ve taken our stitching clam and given it a very classy finish with a dark oak stain.

To enter this giveaway and be in with a chance of winning

1. Make sure you’re following

2. Like this post

3. Share the post to your story and tag us in it, use the hashtag

4. Comment which upcoming project you will use your new clam with

Winner will be picked at random 31st May

Good luck everyone!

13/05/2026

One of the best parts of what we do is seeing where our tools end up and hearing the stories behind the people using them.

Masood shared this with us recently alongside images of his work and workshop, and we felt it deserved sharing.

“Thirty-five years in global manufacturing taught me how things are made. It also taught me how much is made without care.

After a lifetime in a demanding corporate world, I stepped away to build something for myself — not to slow down, but to change direction.

Beneath it all, I was always a maker.

Leather became the turning point. In making a simple notebook cover, I recognised something I had been missing all along: care, intention, purpose.

I taught myself from the ground up and continue to learn from master craftsmen, returning to the roots of the craft using traditional tools and time-proven methods.

Because this matters. Where something is made. How it is made. And who makes it.

I believe in making fewer things, but making them properly. Objects that last, that age, and that carry a life rather than become waste.

Every piece I create is cut by hand and stitched by hand. No machines. No shortcuts. It is slower work, but it is honest work.

Today, this is both my craft and my business, built on the same principles: patience, precision, and purpose.

Thirty-five years in global manufacturing taught me how things are made. Now, I choose what is worth making.”

— M.

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47 Mowbray Street
Sheffield
S38EN

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.georgebarnsleyandsons.co.uk/

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