• TT Copper Bolt Action Mini
  • TT Titanium Bolt Action Standard
  • Titanium+Standard [5.6
  • TT Titanium Bolt Action Short
  • Titanium+Short [5.1
  • TT Titanium Bolt Action Mini
  • Titanium+Mini [4.4
  • TT Copper Bolt Action Standard
  • Copper+Standard [5.6
  • TT Copper Bolt Action Short
  • Copper+Short [5.1
  • Copper+Mini [4.4
  • TT Bronze Bolt Action Standard
  • Bronze+Standard [5.6
  • TT Bronze Bolt Action Short
  • Bronze+Short [5.1
  • TT Bronze Bolt Action Mini
  • Bronze+Mini [4.4
  • TT Zirconium Bolt Action Standard
  • Zirconium+Standard [5.6
  • TT Zirconium Bolt Action Short
  • Zirconium+Short [5.1
  • TT Zirconium Bolt Action Mini
  • Zirconium+Mini [4.4
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Bolt Action Pen

Bolt Action Pen

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The flagship mechanism with a sturdy, satisfying bolt-driven click.
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One pen to rule them all...

The unique bolt action shape allows for one fluid motion to advance or retract the refill. Because the surfaces of both the interior part and the inside surface have been carefully machined to be extra smooth, the action feels amazingly satisfying. If there's one pen that we recommend to new customers, it's the Bolt Action.

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  • All-metal, durable bolt action mechanism
  • Three lengths: Standard, Short, Mini
  • Available in Titanium, Copper, Bronze, and Zirconium
  • Stainless Steel deep-carry clip
  • Custom clip engraving [+$10]
  • Titanium Damascus bolt upgrade [+$20]
  • Length: 5.6" Standard, 5.1" Short, 4.4" Mini
  • Diameter: 0.43"
  • Titanium: 1.3oz, 1.2oz, 1.1oz
  • Copper: 2.3oz, 2.1oz, 1.9oz
  • Bronze: 2.0oz, 1.9oz, 1.8oz
  • Zirconium: 1.7oz, 1.6oz, 1.5oz

The Standard [5.6"] comes with a Pilot G2 0.7 mm refill, the Short [5.1"] comes with a Schmidt EasyFlow 9000 medium refill, and the Mini [4.4"] comes with a Pilot G2 Mini 0.7mm refill. Many of our customers like to use their own personal favorites, however, and so we put together a list of compatible refills that work with our pens.

Titanium Damascus Bolt  +20

Custom Clip Engraving  +10

Made from the finest materials

And there are four options to choose from: titanium, copper, bronze, and zirconium. We picked those four because they're popular, fun to machine, and can withstand a lifetime of use.

TITANIUM

Tough, lightweight, extremely corrosion resistant, and the best-selling material we work with. If this is your first Tactile Turn product, we recommend starting with titanium.

COPPER

One of the few metallic elements with a natural color other than gray or silver. Naturally antimicrobial, copper will patina and darken with time and use.

BRONZE

Consisting mostly of copper, tin, and other metals like aluminum, manganese, nickel, or zinc. Bronze machines beautifully and looks great when highly polished or with some patina.

ZIRCONIUM

Directly below titanium on the periodic table with similar corrosion resistance. Zirconium is difficult to machine and one of the most expensive materials we work with but lustrous, dark grey color looks amazing.

Designed to last forever

Everything we sell comes with a Lifetime Warranty because we believe tools should be carried, used, and trusted to last. If something unexpected goes wrong, let us know and we'll make it right.

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Based on 2,630 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 2.3k Total 4 star reviews: 155 Total 3 star reviews: 88 Total 2 star reviews: 49 Total 1 star reviews: 68
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    dillon
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    Bolt Action Pen Bronze / Standard [5.6"]
    I recommend this product
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    5 Stars

    Love it!

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    Dhruva B.
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    Bolt Action Pen Titanium / Standard [5.6"]
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8 hours ago
    Solid Without Being Heavy

    Just about perfect. Bolt engages and disengages very smoothly. Tip opening is machined perfectly for Pilot G2 tips with absolutely no wiggle. Balance is perfect. The longer Pilot size doesn’t feel back heavy or tip heavy at all. I think the weight distribution is remarkable; it makes writing with it for long stretches very easy.

    Everything about this pen is enjoyable to the touch, the annular grooves, the bolt button, the curve of the nose…. Maybe that’s the ‘Tactile’ part!

    If there’s anything that could be better, it’s that Energel refills wiggle, and an Energel nose cone would be a cool add-on option.

    Also, the front edge of the nose cone needed to have the sharp edge knocked down, took less than ten seconds on some diamond sharpening stones, but probably not something everyone has lying around. It was the only defect I noticed in an otherwise perfect pen!

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    Lakyn L.
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    Pen

    I loveee the pen! The engraving is beautiful and the pen is great quality. Exactly what I was looking for!

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    Sean D.
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    Stonewashed Titanium Bolt Action Pen Short [5.1"]
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Great pen

    I bought this for a graduation present for my wife. She loves it!

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    Gary R. C.
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    Bolt Action Pen Copper / Standard [5.6"]
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Pen review

    Love it. It's actually better than anticipated.

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  • ST
    Shane T.
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    Bolt Action Pen Titanium / Standard [5.6"]
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Beautiful Pen

    As always, another quality product from Tactile Turn. I love this pen, it feels and looks great.

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    Carlos P.
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    Bolt Action Pen Titanium / Standard [5.6"]
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Bolt action pen

    This is the third titanium pen and a graduation gift for our nephew. We are sure he will enjoy it.

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    John G.
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    Bolt Action Pen Copper / Short [5.1"]
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Pens I enjoy

    Nice solid pen that writes very well

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    Mario R.
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    Stonewashed Titanium Bolt Action Pen Short [5.1"]
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Good purchase

    I like everything about this pen

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    Eric E.
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    Bolt Action Pen Copper / Standard [5.6"]
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    Great pen

    I love a pen with weight and this pens feels wonderful in the hand and writes very smoothly! I have two and will be buying more for my friends.

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