About us

About Hornstone England

My journey into the world of premium leather began early in my career when I joined the Household Cavalry. Serving in the Blues and Royals for many years, I quickly became highly efficient in the rigorous military discipline of preparing and polishing my boots to the absolute highest order. When a service injury unexpectedly changed my path, it naturally steered me toward the art of traditional leather craftsmanship.

I initially specialized in the meticulous restoration of classic car interiors, spending a decade working on some of the world’s most iconic and celebrated vehicles. As my family life grew, I relocated to Derbyshire. Immersing myself in the rural community and country sports sparked the original vision for Hornstone.

 Starting humbly in a small shared workshop, I put my automotive trimming skills to a new use, initially designing a few custom shotgun cartridge pouches for a friend. The balance of rugged functionality and clean design immediately caught people's attention, and as demand grew, I took the plunge to launch Hornstone as a dedicated web-based company.

Today, Hornstone has grown into a highly specialized British brand built on an unwavering ethos of functionality, quality, and fine craftsmanship. Since 2020 (Covid), I have operated entirely from my dedicated home-based workshop in Derbyshire, proudly handcrafting and supplying premium gear to a global community of sports men and women. I remain fully committed to traditional leatherworking techniques, hand-cutting, edge-binding, and using fine English saddle-stitching to ensure every piece is built to endure a lifetime in the field.

Our collection features a refined range of classic and modern shotgun cartridge pouches, purpose-built for both clay pigeon and field shooting, alongside robust leather belts and premium everyday accessories. We source our materials exclusively from trusted British suppliers, working with finest-quality vegetable-tanned leathers, rugged waxed hides, and traditional cotton. While we focus heavily on our core, ready-made signature ranges, many of our pieces can be personalised with custom heat-stamped initials to make the perfect heirloom gift.

 Thank you for supporting independent British craftsmanship and visiting the workshop online.

Warm regards,
Leon

Artisan & Founder, Hornstone England

Email: admin@hornstone.co.uk