Saddle stitch Awl for hand stitching leather

A sharp and comfortable awl is essential for clean stitching on leather and makes all the difference in the final finish of your hand stitched product.
A dull awl is completely frustrating to use and can be extremely dangerous trying to force it through leather.
Working with a sharp and comfortable awl adds to the enjoyment of your leather craft so have fun with this project
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[@mikecaldwell7192]

I really like the suggestion to char the handle. All of your videos are excellent. Thank you.

[@freddiemoretti8456]

Worked with leather for 18 years. Really enjoyed your video and brought back fond memories. Thanks for sharing and hope it inspires young folk to get into the trade.

[@CHARTERMADE]

Thanks for your message, leatherwork is a great for so many reasons

[@Rosakru]

Really enjoyed this, thanks for sharing. I learned some basic tool making while living in Japan, making my own hammer, chisels, planes, awl, etc. Please keep sharing your leather craft videos. Perhaps this will be my next hobby. 🙂

[@squigglyphrank9348]

Thank you sir! I bought a cheap skiving knife online and was wondering why this is so difficult. I sharpend it for about an hour and cuts like butter. The marker trick is great. Now my wallet wont have to have edges 1cm thick. You should see this thing, you would laugh. Thanks keep up the great work. I will order a knife from you in the future.

[@oo-wr4pq]

best vid on awl hands down thank you so much

[@m.l.gleatheritems2598]

Yes I am always watching, Michael.

[@whitandpark]

Love it Terrick!

[@CHARTERMADE]

PARKER!!! thank's man ,really appreciate it :)

[@melicious1]

These videos are always such a pleasure, thank you!

[@damionlowther78]

Nice presentation. Hope you will keep putting out videos about tools for leather work.

[@m.l.gleatheritems2598]

Hi mate, you are always doing something different and that’s coming from Australia cheers Michael.

[@anthonyhearn5374]

Very Good ! Just getting into leatherwork and have subscribed to your channel. Keep it up Terrick

[@CHARTERMADE]

Enjoy the leather work journey and thanks for the sub Anthony, regards Terrick

[@rosieguerrap]

Really nice explanation!! 👍🏽 Thank you

[@charliedurham1954]

Very interesting! Always something new to learn,thank you.

[@mitte6411]

You are awesome! Thanks for these amazing videos!

[@CHARTERMADE]

Thank you for your message, its really appreciated

[@jonnybkuehl878]

Very nice! What brand leathercraft tools do you recommend for someone getting started?

[@deankay4434]

I would only be guessing, but I would assume you drilled a hole in the end first, then drove the awl blank into it. A little grinding to shape then finish on the paper. Wood burning is a nice touch, but turning wood completely black, use vinegar and fine steel wool in a glass jar for a week. Once the steel wool is gone, place you wood in it or brush it on. It may take two applications but dries to a black finish. Just a different method, Blessings!

[@JF_Projects]

Nice made, thanks for sharing.

[@CHARTERMADE]

you're so welcome. Thank you for the comment.

[@ff-ou4sb]

Great video! Can you recommend an awl brand/maker, please?

[@gia9551]

This is so random but every time I hear SA accent it starts out sounding Australian, then I’m questioning kiwi, before I can finally identify it lol

[@jennamilesi7178]

I'm Kiwi and he's definitely not Kiwi...

[@ianstewart-koster9982]

I'm an Aussie born in South Africa. His accent to me, definitely seems to have a very slight kiwi influence here and there, but the SA is unmistakable!

[@tehseen]

Beautiful

[@EmperorProtects4848]

Awlsome!

[@CHARTERMADE]

Best word EVER! fantastic! Thank you.

[@RahulSharma-rv2mb]

Terrick, Thank you so much for all of your time spent making your videos so informative. One quick question regarding the awl blade that I am confused with. Some people say that you should snip the very tip of the awl blade. Some say that you shouldn't. Can I ask your opinion on this? Do you snip the very tip on your awls before sharpening? Look forward to your reply. Regards Rahul.

[@CHARTERMADE]

I just responded to your email. Im not sure what snip the tip means but the front of my awl is more rugby ball shaped and less pointy

[@RahulSharma-rv2mb]

@@CHARTERMADE Thank you so much for your reply, I will reply shortly. By snip I mean do you get the very tip to make it less pointy. From your reply I believe this is the case.

[@Animatedron]

Great work! I’d love to see a video on how to sharpen that L'Indispensable knife. I can’t for the life of me get that thing to cut smoothly.

[@CHARTERMADE]

Thanks for the encouragement. The L'Indispensable blade is an exciting little word in our workshop right now as we are soon to launch the Chartermade version of the blade. We will posting out video's of this so keep a look out :)

[@Animatedron]

Looking forward to it!

[@user-kd2vw8ih8n]

👌👌👌

[@bazlur-Vancouver]

when you burnt the wood and then you used danish oil. after that did you polish again? Burning wood -does it make waterproof or for other reason?. I saw Japanese carpenters burn the wood and installed on the wall and I thought to protect it from rotting and insects. what is the ideal size of the awl length and diameter of the awl handle(max diameter)? Thanks

[@user-yw6bj5oe9w]

Благодарю, всё было ясно и понятно.

[@ianstewart-koster9982]

Thanks for that. I'm curious about the big fat jaws you've fitted to the saddler's clamps. Is that your own design for some purpose? Would you change the jaws' shape any differently if doing them again? Thanks

[@MuseLeathercraft]

Thanks Again! G

[@DLSWV]

👍😉

[@Jellooze]

hate when i buy a sharp pointystick and its not even sharp or pointy :(

[@321357w]

Another great video, clicked the subscribe button, what are your recommendations for basic kit for beginners starting out.

[@CHARTERMADE]

Hey Jeff, glad you are enjoying the videos and thanks for the comments. Your question will be answered in a future video... it would be quite an essay if I had to write it up in the comment stream 😆

[@321357w]

Many Thanks. @@CHARTERMADE

[@EmperorProtects4848]

just watched it again... do you think you could spare some time to make a video on how you saddle stitch?

[@CHARTERMADE]

I sure can, I will get it up soon

[@mahimac8126]

Great video. Keep em’ coming. What polish are you using on the strop

[@CHARTERMADE]

Thanks Magdiel, Any FINE polishing compound will work, I have used many, but I'm currently using Brownells 555 which you can typically find at a jewelery supply store.

[@mahimac8126]

CHARTERMADE thank you! I just bought some of your skiving knifes can’t wait to use it!

[@CHARTERMADE]

Thats great. Let us know how you get on. Did you get them through RMLS ?

[@mahimac8126]

CHARTERMADE yes through rmls

[@deepdiver849]

Great video ! Just a silly question as I am a novice ... what grit sand papers did you use? You started with 360, and ended with 1200, what were the sand papers you used in between? And can I sharpen the blades without removing the awl blade from the wooden holder... I am not that confident in removing it and placing it back 🙄

[@CHARTERMADE]

You can absolutely sharpen your blade without removing it from the wooden holder. Im not certain that I did use an inbetween grit for this...but you certainly can if you feel it necessary. 😊

[@deepdiver849]

CHARTERMADE Thank you so much for responding 🙏🏼much appreciated 🙏🏼

[@CHARTERMADE]

@@deepdiver849 You're welcome 😊 have a great weekend.

[@Josh_Luijsterburg]

Like that. How long is that awl blade?? I got one about 25 mm long. Too long to work with, does not feel comfortable

[@CHARTERMADE]

You can seat the blade as deep as you want. This one is 22mm from the start of the wood to the tip of the point.

[@Josh_Luijsterburg]

Dankie boet

[@williamcritcher4755]

What part of your hand touches the flat of the handle?

[@Rosakru]

Looks like his fingers (curved part facing the palm of the hand).

[@CHARTERMADE]

the tips of my ring finger and little finger touch the flat

[@tiberiu_nicolae]

My thoughts on the editing. We need to see what's going on more than your face. If you look at the work and not at the camera, the camera should be looking at the work too. Sorry but the focus is not good either. I don't nitpick on these things usually but honestly it was too much for me to handle.

[@miko007]

are you german? :D

[@CHARTERMADE]

That's awesome thanks... but no... we based on the the east coast of South Africa.

[@miko007]

CHARTERMADE your accent sounded very german, to me as a german at least, sorry :D keep up the good work!

[@CHARTERMADE]

No worries. I appreciate it :)

[@petersmedley459]

Dutch heritage from way back, perhaps, in terms of settlement? Hence similarity of delivery in speaking...?

[@CHARTERMADE]

Yip, South Africa has a Dutch heritage. One of our languages here is Afrikaans which is similar to Dutch/ Flemish