Hassler Instruments Bolt Action Spring Bar Tool - Brass & Ultem Limited Edition

The tool is crafted in small batches, and while the original version is exclusively available through Hassler Instruments via a waitlist, lead times can stretch for years.

The Gladfellow collaborative edition offers a unique opportunity to purchase one immediately—no waiting—whenever it’s available in our shop.

We only allow one purchase per drop. If you order two at one time, we will immediately refund you the purchase of the second tool. There are no exceptions. 

That being said, you are allowed to buy a second tool whenever there is another drop.

No. Hassler Instruments has a two year wait list for the tool. The drops are the only way to jump the line, and for that reason, they will remain random.

Your best bet at getting one is signing up for product notifications. You will have to do this after each drop until you are able to purchase one as we can't keep your email on file for specific product notifications alone.

Those who join our Gladfellow mailing list and follow our instagram receive additional hints on upcoming release dates and times. Please consider following us for the leg up.

Founded by Tom Bushey, HASSLER INSTRUMENTS is named after Ferdinand Hassler, a Swiss-American Surveyor and Mathematician. In 1816 Hassler was appointed as the first Superintendent of the Survey of the Coast, the first scientific agency in the United States. Hassler was known for designing the instruments he used in his surveys, a practice that inspired the creation of the first HASSLER INSTRUMENTS Bolt Action Spring Bar Tool. Each tool is made to order on manually operated machine tools and finished by hand in our St Paul, Minnesota workshop.

We ship using USPS and UPS, depending on the destination and the products ordered. All shipments include tracking and up to $200 of insurance.

Complimentary Shipping (Domestic Only):

• USPS Ground Advantage: Complimentary on orders over $100.00.
• USPS Priority Mail: Complimentary on orders over $200.00.

Shipping Times:

• Most items ship within two business days (Monday to Friday, excluding holidays).
• Orders placed by 12 PM Pacific Time often ship the same day.
• We aim to ship on Saturdays whenever possible, but this service is not guaranteed.

Additional Notes: 

• Posters and artwork may ship separately from other items but will be dispatched simultaneously.
• Photographs will ship within two weeks.
• While we offer insurance on your shipments, once a package is marked “delivered,” insurance no longer covers theft or loss.
• Shipping costs are non-refundable. 

International Orders:

• For international orders, customs duties, taxes, and fees may apply. These are determined by your country and are the responsibility of the recipient.
• We do not ship knives internationally.
• International orders that include lighters must be shipped UPS. (There will be no other options at checkout). 
• If you ship via USPS, please expect lengthy delivery times and limited tracking availability. 

For our full shipping policy, please see shipping policies.

Returns are accepted within 30 days of receipt of your order, provided the merchandise is in its new, unused condition and includes the original packaging. Unfortunately, returns received after the 30-day period will not be accepted.*

Exceptions:

• Lighters: We cannot accept returns for lighters that have been filled with fluid.
• Brass/Copper Products: Items that have had their vacuum seal opened or have been handled and exposed to oxidation are considered used and are not eligible for return.

If the return is due to our shipping error or a defective product, we will refund the non-expedited shipping costs of the return. Otherwise, return shipping costs are non-refundable.

For our full return policy, please see return policies.