Check out the resurrected Epstein's Customer Hall of Fame. It's been a while since we've accepted new members but maybe it's time we opened the books. (Note: If you'd like to send in an application please be sure to include an appropriate bribe.)
The official HJE ball cap. Made right here in Kansas City by Sandlot out of navy melton wool. Green underbill. Adjustable snap back. These hats are 100% USA made.
We're often asked for recommendations on a wide variety of KC related things so we thought we'd put a list together of other KC companies we like and recommend on a regular basis. I'm sure it will grow but this is a start.
The map weights are perfect. I use them to hold down photos after I print them. Baryta paper is thick and holds the shape of the paper roll well. These weights were perfect for holding down the paper while it dries.
The weights appear to be well made and feature a shot filling instead of sand that can leak out. I look forward to years of service.
Great place to find quality tools and other items that are not available at the major chain stores. Customer Service is top-notch. They actually answer the phone and talk to you. I ordered some items and was concerned that they might show up when we were out of town, they were willing to work with me on the shipment. Highly recommend! Dan
Wrench arrived as listed on the website. Should be more than adequate for the work ahead. Just a note however… the box does indeed say made in the USA and that tag affixed does also. There is no USA stamping anywhere on the tool. I don’t doubt that it is but there isn’t anything stating as much.
New here and any one who knows what a dibble is and actually sells them is on my list of favorites! I’ve added your site to Vintage Saab FB page. Also a decoder is excellent and yes I should be finishing planting my yarden instead of goofing around.
Pls help me out here😄 Over 2 weeks after purchasing still nothing
Hi I purchased one on may 6 2026 and still haven’t seen anything in the mail I believe I chose a 4 day ship method can’t remember the carrier can yous help me out here? I purchased with this email
I ordered a bunch of these bomb tethers and am thrilled with them.
Thrilled. Bomb Tether. Not a common combination of words, I'm sure.
Thats right. Not only did HJEpstein somehow source these historic artifacts, but they arrived in perfect shape.
Despite the fact that I have no idea what I will do with 40 bomb tethers, I have them. And for me, that is somehow more important than what i will do with them. And certainly more important than all the questions I get at home: " what do you need THOSE for?", "what is a bomb tether,anyway?", "just more crap you won't use". All spoken as if I had invited a mistress into the house for Sunday dinner.
There is something special about owning a piece (or forty pieces) of true, authentic military-industrial hardware.
Perhaps I will make shower curtain rings from them. Maybe they're great for hanging electrical extension cords. Or, to serve as a hoist rig inside my garage for a kayak. A kayak I do not own. But if I did, that kayak would be safely ahem - tethered- to the garage ceiling by two of these industrial grade, mil-spec bomb tethers.
HJ Epstein does it again. This place is an American treasure. And Harry seems like a "Good Egg" as they say.
The IPS Hyper Long Bent Nose Combination Pliers (HLB-300) are awesome. Perfect fit and finish, smooth working, and long enough to get in where you need them.
Quick shipping and the wrappers are secure ( I am a paperhanger so secure wrappers are vital when put in a tool belt pocket) these are sharper than others I have used from other companies.