Harry J Epstein Day 2026

[Squankum]

This was a hit on past HJE days.


Website still shows it, but -83 in stock, so I have no idea if it's still around. $2.50!

3/8 Old Forge Stubby Pin Punch (3804)

3/8 Old Forge Stubby Pin Punch. 4 overall length. - 3/8 Old Forge Stubby Pin Punch///brand_for_product_detail=Old Forge,close_out=Yes,companydescription=Old Forge - Made in the USA,condition=New,condition_google=new,cost=0.100000,countrymade=Made in the...

www.harryepstein.com

I just thought of this, stumbled across it looking for a nail set.

 

[zanyad]

Order 36059 placed!

Product	SKU	Price	Quantity	Total
Dexter-Russell Green River Works 3" Stiff Scraper Knife w/ Bolster (525S-3)	525S-3	$15.00	1	$15.00
Modern Abrasives Pocket Stone Combination (102B)	102B	$0.65	1	$0.65
US Made Yankee Serrated Tip Tweezers Unbranded (TW-STTU)	TW-STTU	$4.95	1	$4.95
US Made Yankee Locking 5 3/4" Blunt Tip Tweezers Unbranded (TW-63U)	TW-63U	$4.95	1	$4.95
US Made 6" Yankee Curved Long Solder Tweezers Unbranded (TW-160)	TW-160	$4.95	1	$4.95
HJE 2" Hard Hat Sticker (STICKER)	STICKER	$0.50	2	$1.00
US Made Top Grain Leather Closed End Pliers / Pruner Holder (P50C)	P50C	Regular price$11.00Sale price$8.80	1	Regular price$11.00Sale price$8.80
Occidental Leather Pocket Caddy (5057)	5057	Regular price$39.90Sale price$37.91	1	Regular price$39.90Sale price$37.91
8" Wilde Brake Adjuster (587T)	587T	$2.50	1	$2.50
Ballistol Cleaner/Lubricant Liquid ORMD 4oz (BLL120045)	BLL120045	$8.99	1	$8.99
US Made 4 1/2" Yankee Cross Lock Tweezers (TW-59)	TW-59	$4.95	1	$4.95
250th Anniversary HJE 10" Pliers (Made in the ol' USA) #1776	1776	$15.00	1	$15.00
SK 6-1/2" Long Nose Pliers (SK16617)	SK16617	$14.95	1	$14.95
$5 Mystery Box	MYSTERY	$5.00	1	$5.00
Vessel Impact & Out Screwdriver w/ 7pc. Bit Set (238HWB7PU)	238HWB7PU	Regular price$35.91Sale price$28.73	1	Regular price$35.91Sale price$28.73
1600/1700 Replica Roasting Fork - Made in USA (ROAST)	ROAST	$29.95	1	$29.95
Top Short Eco Fork 4 1/2" (117mm) Adjustable Wrench (HY-26STR)	HY-26STR	$20.00	1	$20.00
Bondhus Screw Grab® Friction Drops (94207)	94207	$6.50	1	$6.50
2026 Epstein's Day T-shirt - Large (2026-L)	2026-L	$35.00	1	$35.00

 

[NightSky]

Not to forget these must-haves from last year:

Vessel 18mm Wide Water faucet Screwdriver (5700WP)

Shinwa Stainless Steel Fractional Taper Gauge 1/16" - 5/8" (62606)

Shinwa Stainless Steel Taper Gauge 700A 1-15MM (62600)

 

[four.cycle]

do I have any time left?
it's now 3:44 PM Monday here on the west coast.
I finally got all the rest of the stuff out of the way and I can breathe now.
I seem to miss this every year... always out of town!

 

[jsackin]

 

[Squankum]

Order 36059 placed!

Product	SKU	Price	Quantity	Total
Dexter-Russell Green River Works 3" Stiff Scraper Knife w/ Bolster (525S-3)	525S-3	$15.00	1	$15.00
Modern Abrasives Pocket Stone Combination (102B)	102B	$0.65	1	$0.65
US Made Yankee Serrated Tip Tweezers Unbranded (TW-STTU)	TW-STTU	$4.95	1	$4.95
US Made Yankee Locking 5 3/4" Blunt Tip Tweezers Unbranded (TW-63U)	TW-63U	$4.95	1	$4.95
US Made 6" Yankee Curved Long Solder Tweezers Unbranded (TW-160)	TW-160	$4.95	1	$4.95
HJE 2" Hard Hat Sticker (STICKER)	STICKER	$0.50	2	$1.00
US Made Top Grain Leather Closed End Pliers / Pruner Holder (P50C)	P50C	Regular price$11.00Sale price$8.80	1	Regular price$11.00Sale price$8.80
Occidental Leather Pocket Caddy (5057)	5057	Regular price$39.90Sale price$37.91	1	Regular price$39.90Sale price$37.91
8" Wilde Brake Adjuster (587T)	587T	$2.50	1	$2.50
Ballistol Cleaner/Lubricant Liquid ORMD 4oz (BLL120045)	BLL120045	$8.99	1	$8.99
US Made 4 1/2" Yankee Cross Lock Tweezers (TW-59)	TW-59	$4.95	1	$4.95
250th Anniversary HJE 10" Pliers (Made in the ol' USA) #1776	1776	$15.00	1	$15.00
SK 6-1/2" Long Nose Pliers (SK16617)	SK16617	$14.95	1	$14.95
$5 Mystery Box	MYSTERY	$5.00	1	$5.00
Vessel Impact & Out Screwdriver w/ 7pc. Bit Set (238HWB7PU)	238HWB7PU	Regular price$35.91Sale price$28.73	1	Regular price$35.91Sale price$28.73
1600/1700 Replica Roasting Fork - Made in USA (ROAST)	ROAST	$29.95	1	$29.95
Top Short Eco Fork 4 1/2" (117mm) Adjustable Wrench (HY-26STR)	HY-26STR	$20.00	1	$20.00
Bondhus Screw Grab® Friction Drops (94207)	94207	$6.50	1	$6.50
2026 Epstein's Day T-shirt - Large (2026-L)	2026-L	$35.00	1	$35.00

I thought I was done with scrapers and putty knives! This thing is gorgeous.

Dexter-Russell Green River Works 3" Stiff Scraper Knife w/ Bolster (52

Have you ever wanted to own the cadillac of scraping knives? Then boy howdy you have found it! How many scraping/putty knives do you have with a bolster? These NOS Dexter-Russell Green River Works 3" Stiff Scraper have a 3″ stiff blade. The handle is rosewood. This Scraper/Griddle/Joint/Glazing...

www.harryepstein.com

 

[zanyad]

I thought I was done with scrapers and putty knives! This thing is gorgeous.

Dexter-Russell Green River Works 3" Stiff Scraper Knife w/ Bolster (52

Have you ever wanted to own the cadillac of scraping knives? Then boy howdy you have found it! How many scraping/putty knives do you have with a bolster? These NOS Dexter-Russell Green River Works 3" Stiff Scraper have a 3″ stiff blade. The handle is rosewood. This Scraper/Griddle/Joint/Glazing...

www.harryepstein.com

Right???

 

[shamrock12]

How do I know if I am getting the GJ prices? Yes, I’ve shopped in the past but still am unsure.

 

[Squankum]

How do I know if I am getting the GJ prices? Yes, I’ve shopped in the past but still am unsure.

Jori details all of the rules and procedures here:

Harry J Epstein Day 2026

Actually I checked when I got home and it was an Armstrong Harry J. Epstein T-shirt. Other end of the Alphabet!

www.garagejournal.com

Not everything's a sale, but some things are. I think I bungle the discount code issue every year, it might be the way I pay and what kind of computer page it takes me to. (shrug)

 

[shamrock12]

Jori details all of the rules and procedures here:

Harry J Epstein Day 2026

Actually I checked when I got home and it was an Armstrong Harry J. Epstein T-shirt. Other end of the Alphabet!

www.garagejournal.com

Not everything's a sale, but some things are. I think I bungle the discount code issue every year, it might be the way I pay and what kind of computer page it takes me to. (shrug)

Yes I’ve already seen his post and followed the procedure. I am inquiring how can I verify myself that I am actively reading GJ pricing.

 

[RTM]

Yes I’ve already seen his post and followed the procedure. I am inquiring how can I verify myself that I am actively reading GJ pricing.

Grab the Nicholson rasp Jori mentions. If it shows up at the lower price, you did it right, if not, try re entering the code. But by now it may be too late anyways.

 

[shamrock12]

Grab the Nicholson rasp Jori mentions. If it shows up at the lower price, you did it right, if not, try re entering the code. But by now it may be too late anyways.

Ah, so GJ prices are only applicable on closeouts?

 

[mikeinri]

You're welcome! (???) That's an impressive pile of paper!!!

I sent you a PM, feel free to put me on the bottom of the pile / shipping schedule if it helps.

If nothing else, it'll heighten the anticipation / excitement!

Mike

 

[Squankum]

Ah, so GJ prices are only applicable on closeouts?

Yes, the items he listed at the bottom of that post are the ones that are discounted for HJE Day.

Other items, in the first part of the post he wrote, different promotions if you buy certain amounts of other brands, like being entered into a raffle that will happen later.

HJE day is about supporting American tool manufacturers and an independent family hardware store. One of the neat things about HJE is that the normal prices on some things are already great -- they're closeouts or new old stock found in a warehouse in Ohio. That Nicholson rasp? Made in USA. You don't find Nicholson files made in USA anymore. Some of these warehouse finds date back to WWII/Korean war surplus found in a warehouse all of three years ago. You never know what a manufacturer is going to make a deal with on them for last year's models or overstock or whatever -- like the recent German Felo tool haul a year ago. All those Felo prices are great, considering where they started in life.

There's a 15% (I think) discount on Koken, new Japanese tools, not seconds, blems, or overstocks. That requires its own discount code. Koken (ratchets,socket) and Vessel (screwdrivers, bits) are new products from Japan that HJE has decided to carry because they're really good, and thanks to exchange rates, prices are very good considering the quality.

And don't forget the dental picks!

USA Stainless Steel Double Ended Dental Pick

USA Stainless Steel Double Ended Dental Pick

www.harryepstein.com

 

[M.Jay]

Damn, UPS is probably going to build a new distribution center just to proccess all of your orders!

 

[shamrock12]

Yes, the items he listed at the bottom of that post are the ones that are discounted for HJE Day.

Other items, in the first part of the post he wrote, different promotions if you buy certain amounts of other brands, like being entered into a raffle that will happen later.

HJE day is about supporting American tool manufacturers and an independent family hardware store. One of the neat things about HJE is that the normal prices on some things are already great -- they're closeouts or new old stock found in a warehouse in Ohio. That Nicholson rasp? Made in USA. You don't find Nicholson files made in USA anymore. Some of these warehouse finds date back to WWII/Korean war surplus found in a warehouse all of three years ago. You never know what a manufacturer is going to make a deal with on them for last year's models or overstock or whatever -- like the recent German Felo tool haul a year ago. All those Felo prices are great, considering where they started in life.

There's a 15% (I think) discount on Koken, new Japanese tools, not seconds, blems, or overstocks. That requires its own discount code. Koken (ratchets,socket) and Vessel (screwdrivers, bits) are new products from Japan that HJE has decided to carry because they're really good, and thanks to exchange rates, prices are very good considering the quality.

And don't forget the dental picks!

USA Stainless Steel Double Ended Dental Pick

USA Stainless Steel Double Ended Dental Pick

www.harryepstein.com

Yes I know, I’ve been supporting HJE for quite a long time. In fact, I helped start another SK Day if anyone still remember them. It just has been a few years since the last time I placed an Epstein’s Day order with them though, so I just could not recall for sure how to verify something is working. I did place a couple orders; I just wanted to be sure I was not missing out, nothing more. Thank you

 

[shamrock12]

So I just placed two quick orders under the wire just before midnight. I would’ve done this sooner but my town just got steamrolled with 105 mph straight line winds and a tornado on the evening of July 2nd, just hours before the start of Epstein’s Day. So instead of spending my weekend taking my time to shop online, I was hauling **** cleaning up trees and debris for days. It is like a war zone in town with countless trees, buildings, elevators, electric infrastructures damaged and destroyed. The entire town was in the dark but slowly are getting power back. It will take weeks to clean up and make repairs etc. It was the worst storm I’ve ever seen. Miraculously and thankfully no injuries, but unfortunately our 4th of July events had to be canceled (except for the fireworks).

Anyway, I would have liked to take the time to thoroughly put my orders together, but I came back home last night just an hour prior to midnight, so I just ordered what I can barely think off my head. Two large Wright wrench sets via two separate orders, so I could get two shirts to last me for awhile. Also the Klein HD lineman pliers, their carrying pouch for that pliers (I just hope the pouch is decent quality) Norseman Vortex bit set and a Piginor weeder. Pretty sure I’d have liked to order some other stuff, but that’s the best I could do to get the orders in before the conclusion of Epstein’s Day. Just about to head out soon to help a disabled veteran buddy clean up his yard. Hope you guys all had a good and enjoyable weekend. Good luck and enjoy your new tools

 

[shamrock12]

 

[Crabman]

I sent you a PM, feel free to put me on the bottom of the pile / shipping schedule if it helps.

x2 here

 

[LB-1911]

 

[Ohio Andy]

Not to forget these must-haves from last year:

Vessel 18mm Wide Water faucet Screwdriver (5700WP)

Shinwa Stainless Steel Fractional Taper Gauge 1/16" - 5/8" (62606)

Shinwa Stainless Steel Taper Gauge 700A 1-15MM (62600)

I forgot the faucet screwdriver.... Not making a third order.... Grumble

 

[LB-1911]

 

[48548]

Really I had to ask to add them to my order.

 

[mikeinri]

Jori:

Pink suit... Brilliant!

That video with the who / where of American tool manufacturers was awesome, please make more of those! A series of short ones is perfectly acceptable.

Mike

 

[y'sguy]

I just got my first (small) order from HJE this afternoon!
I'm a first-timer and I thought I would just dip my toe in the water for the first time.
Box art and a discount on Knipex.
I think I'm hooked.

 

[tym]

I love those pliers wrenches!

 

[Ohio Andy]

I just got my first (small) order from HJE this afternoon!
I'm a first-timer and I thought I would just dip my toe in the water for the first time.
Box art and a discount on Knipex.
I think I'm hooked.

I think you are the first to report receiving an order.

 

[pat9198]

I forgot to order the USA 250 pliers on my original order so I placed another small order for them and a mystery box. I was very happy to see the mystery item! I received tracking on my main order this morning.

 

[Ohio Andy]

I forgot to order the USA 250 pliers on my original order so I placed another small order for them and a mystery box. I was very happy to see the mystery item! I received tracking on my main order this morning.

I have not received mine yet, but the handles look like some that I really like so I ordered two pair.

 

[Schurkey]

From Post 330:


Packaged so much more nicely than Amazon does. THANK YOU, JORI AND COMPANY.

 

[y'sguy]

I think you are the first to report receiving an order.

I WIN AGAIN!

 

[willf650]

I had one of three orders ship but it’s via fed ex. Supposed to arrive tomorrow but being fed ex I say Monday or Tuesday

 

[shamrock12]

I had one of three orders ship but it’s via fed ex. Supposed to arrive tomorrow but being fed ex I say Monday or Tuesday

We call them FedUp for a reason or two …

 

[mikeinri]

I WIN AGAIN!

One of my all-time favorite movie quotes...

Mike

 

[Squankum]

I just got my first (small) order from HJE this afternoon!
I'm a first-timer and I thought I would just dip my toe in the water for the first time.
Box art and a discount on Knipex.
I think I'm hooked.

If you want to carry a wee Knipex like that on your belt, check out Etsy, there are holster craftsmen/women making all sorts of neat holsters for various Knipeces.