Harry J Epstein Day 2026

[toolman0217]

Received my order today, and as always, it was packed perfectly! Thanks to Jori and the entire HJE crew for the outstanding service. I really appreciate it!

 

[DarkMonohue]

My order was placed on time, but my report is tardy. Order #35984 follows. It is modest. Had to scale it back a bunch from past years. I regret not getting the 250th anniversary HJE pliers. Wondering if it would be rude to add them...

 

[Etchase]

Some great leather, and my new favorite spatula. Very happy again. I screwed up my shipping method when I ordered and they fixed it for me amongst the chaos of all the Epstein’s day orders. . I need to send them some money. Can’t wait to see their new liquidation offering. I can’t imagine one bigger than their WWIIish one. So excited.

 

[Lumberjack_bw]

My dad started my toolbox when he found out I was a boy. Its full of American made tools, Proto, Klien, Williams, and Anderson. So I was glad to make my first haul on Epstein’s Day.

 

[Matt XYZ]

Some great leather, and my new favorite spatula. Very happy again. I screwed up my shipping method when I ordered and they fixed it for me amongst the chaos of all the Epstein’s day orders. . I need to send them some money. Can’t wait to see their new liquidation offering. I can’t imagine one bigger than their WWIIish one. So excited.

Looks like you got the last Snap On WWII 3/8" extension. I recieved a refund from my order for it and the Tekton 6-in-1 screwdriver. I don't really need either one and have multiple screwdrivers already. Glad to support HJE again.

 

[Crabman]

@Lumberjack_bw

Welcome to GJ!

 

[LB-1911]

Runs a little over 9 minutes.

 

[tym]

Runs a little over 9 minutes.

Finally! Just what I need to carve the triceratops! Triceratops tips (triceratips) are the best...IYKYK...

 

[everett464]

Some great leather, and my new favorite spatula. Very happy again. I screwed up my shipping method when I ordered and they fixed it for me amongst the chaos of all the Epstein’s day orders. . I need to send them some money. Can’t wait to see their new liquidation offering. I can’t imagine one bigger than their WWIIish one. So excited.

Ive been using this same Dexter turner for my cast iron for ages, and the cook surfaces are GLASSY. I personally attribute a good cast-iron seasoning more to using the correct turner (while cooking) than to any special seasoning or washing techniques. I personally put zero effort into seasonings, have no high temp oils, and use soap fairly liberally in the washing process - all I have is that turner.

 

[shamrock12]

Runs a little over 9 minutes.

Oscillating pneumatic cutter. Probably for cutting ice blocks??

Pretty similar as this one that I have but on a much larger scale



So what prize did I win??

 

[2many2s]

Runs a little over 9 minutes.

A large compressor driven underwater reciprocating saw?

 

[RTM]

Compressor driven tree saw.

 

[rallenc]

A saw used in a meat processing plant

 

[AndreaW]

First order arrived. Candle mystery item.

 

[Squankum]

Ive been using this same Dexter turner for my cast iron for ages, and the cook surfaces are GLASSY. I personally attribute a good cast-iron seasoning more to using the correct turner (while cooking) than to any special seasoning or washing techniques. I personally put zero effort into seasonings, have no high temp oils, and use soap fairly liberally in the washing process - all I have is that turner.

Also, don't do what I do! Leave the stovetop on until the skillet starts smoking and burning off its carbon layer. Of course, there is always a long-term solution: keep cooking with it! It will return.

 

[Squankum]

Oscillating pneumatic cutter. Probably for cutting ice blocks??

Pretty similar as this one that I have but on a much larger scale

So what prize did I win??

One cow head!

 

[Ohio Andy]

I regret not getting the 250th anniversary HJE pliers. Wondering if it would be rude to add them...

I like the handles and if you can make use of them put in another order... I haven't need to use them yet and I haven't compared them to my channel locks yet... But they seem like they're a lot of plier for the money. Did I mention I like the handles?

 

[RichieP_MechE]

Received my order today. The folding hex key set was an unexpected bonus item - it's combination inch and metric and is a perfect addition to my kitchen junk drawer which currently only has some screwdrivers. And my $51 in Channellock pliers qualified me for a nice new hat!

 

[loganb]

Lots of little items this year

 

[kingcobb]

Ive got 4 orders coming. 2 fulfilled 2 unfulfilled....

 

[2001ZR2]

Barcalo!? Napoleon Dynamite voice *luckkeeee* !

Glamor shot of the Barcalo slip joint pliers N-505. Now I guess I need to stop by and get a belt holster for them. One Jori's videos said they have them.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I'm noticing a lot of the 250th Anniversary pliers in these pictures.

Interesting to know how many sets were ordered in total.

@jsackin

 

[mikeinri]

I'm noticing a lot of the 250th Anniversary pliers in these pictures.

Interesting to know how many sets were ordered in total.

@jsackin

In one of the videos, I think he said he sold enough to have to get a second run. I think he gave a number per run, but I don't remember what that was (maybe 250+?).

Mike

 

[senlow]

In one of the videos, I think he said he sold enough to have to get a second run. I think he gave a number per run, but I don't remember what that was (maybe 250+?).

Mike

I'm pretty sure that his initial order was for 500 and the second order was also 500. If I remember right, about half of the second order is sold.

 

[bluebolt]

I've been out of town so I went to the Post Office to collect my mail including my Harry J. Epstein packages! The envelope with Air Force B-52 Art was my 250th anniversary pliers, I'm a former Air Force KC-135 and B-52 aircraft crew chief! I just HAD to have the the 250th HJE T-shirt although I didn't qualify for a free one. The ratchet is the 3/8" drive Wright in a 1/4" body. I also got some picks, the "boxing rings bell, Bonney wrenches and Cee Tee pliers.

 

[shamrock12]

I'm pretty sure that his initial order was for 500 and the second order was also 500. If I remember right, about half of the second order is sold.

Yep, I believe that is correct as well

 

[shamrock12]

First (and smaller) of my two orders has just arrived today



Wright 6mm-24mm polished set. I had to order/add on the 6mm separately as that set only started at 7mm and up. Not sure why Wright does that

Second order will be the SAE set (and another HJE t-shirt ) in addition to a few miscellaneous items.

 

[NUTTSGT]

In one of the videos, I think he said he sold enough to have to get a second run. I think he gave a number per run, but I don't remember what that was (maybe 250+?).

Mike

I remember him talking about them in one of the videos.

I'm pretty sure that his initial order was for 500 and the second order was also 500. If I remember right, about half of the second order is sold.

Current in stock inventory on the website is 118. So if that is what's left out of 2 orders (1000 total) that's pretty damn awesome.

 

[tym]

Received my offer today (love the prayer candle mystery box item), but unfortunately the 250th anniversary pliers were not in the box. Will those be shipped separately @jsackin?

Hopefully the pair can be set aside before all the rest of them get sold as they seem to be going like the proverbial hotcakes!

 

[Tarantula]

Mailman just arrived with the second parcel, the gang's all here. It ain't much but it's mine and I like it!
My thanks to the excellent customer service crew for helping me out with a little hiccup with my order. I'll be back soon to chip away at that wishlist.

 

[jsackin]

We’ve probably sold around 1200 of those pliers…and still counting.

 

[Prospecter]

My Epstein order arrived. I ordered early, since none of the Epstein Day specials applied.
Love the Mystery Box Black T Handle screwdriver and the box art!

 

[Ohio Andy]

Order number two arrived. Few things from felo.

I like the impact set. It's very convenient when I'm using an impact driver to just grab it and go. I do have some other impact rated bits, but this set covers most of my needs for small stuff.

I have not tried the bit adapter yet

 

[brglasp]

Christmas in July! Mystery Box Item: 1952 Wright Tool Stud Extractor. Very generous, thank you Jori and team! Love the box art


The grips on the Klein lineman pliers are really cool looking in person, reminds me of those fancy bowling balls from the late 80s, early 90s.

 

[Fedwrench]

Got my order today, I think you guys did a great job on the 250th USA Pliers.
Old school cool, great color combination, touched off nicely with the etched HJE logo, waving American flag, and the USA 1776-2026.
Well Done!!!

 

[willf650]

I got notification they refunded me $3.50 today so they are working today processing orders or it was a cached message.

Had to look for what they didn't have and it was some surplus file handles I ordered.

Did get notification a couple days ago that my second order of 3 shipped. Went and peaked at it as it was an order to fill up all my drill indexes and noticed I accidentally ordered one size bit left handed. I think I'll chuck it as it will drive me insane if it winds up in one of my indexes. I would be too mentally deficient to understand why it wasn't working if I pulled it out. Too much box clicking I guess.

 

[Lumberjack_bw]

I like the handles and if you can make use of them put in another order... I haven't need to use them yet and I haven't compared them to my channel locks yet... But they seem like they're a lot of plier for the money. Did I mention I like the handles?

I made a completely separate order just to get a pair.

 

[Ohio Andy]

Finally got around to my third order to get that Sink Screw Driver.

Vessel 18mm Wide Water faucet Screwdriver (5700WP)

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www.harryepstein.com

Turned into a much larger order because I ordered a Kennedy 220B. Wish they had it in Green or Blue, but I wanted to order it from HJE.

https://www.harryepstein.com/products/kennedy-20-2-drawer-portable-tool-chest-220b

Almost all of my sockets are 6 pt except for one Tekton set so I built out a Wright Tool (SAE) and Proto (Metric) set of sockets 1/4" and 3/8" drive in 12 pt. I put the sockets with ratchets in metal tool cases (one SAE and one Metric) that I carry and I think that I can get Metric in one draw and SAE in the other. I hope so since I also have 8 point sockets and a few other specialty sockets, but, it looks to me like it will fit mostly using how I store them now!

In retro spect I should have made a note and asked for Japanese Themed box art to keep the wife happy.

 

[shamrock12]

The grips on the Klein lineman pliers are really cool looking in person, reminds me of those fancy bowling balls from the late 80s, early 90s.

Awesome! I have that same pliers on order too … can’t wait to see it in person

 

[NUTTSGT]

Typical Cleveland distribution......




Hasn't changed in 3 days....