--- title: "BIGiDESIGN Bolt Action Pen: Sizes, Metals and Refills" canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/bigidesign-bolt-action-pen/" description: "BIGiDESIGN Bolt Action Pen explained: 118 to 130 mm long, 26 g, titanium, brass, copper or zirconium, a spare damascus bolt, Schmidt P 950M refill and price." category: "Pens" type: "Bolt action pen" published: 2026-10-31 updated: 2026-10-31 author: "Ellis Penhale" publisher: "Stationery Times" sources: 2 products: - name: "BIGiDESIGN Bolt Action Pen" brand: "BIGiDESIGN" brand_origin: "United States" made_in: "Not stated" material: "Titanium, brass, copper or zirconium body; brass bolt mechanism" price_band: "$$$$ (over $75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)" manufacturer: "Big Idea Design LLC (Chattanooga, Tennessee)" model: "Bolt Action Pen" url: "https://www.bigidesign.com/products/bolt-action-pen" --- # BIGiDESIGN Bolt Action Pen: Sizes, Metals and Refills > The BIGiDESIGN Bolt Action Pen is a solid-metal pen you extend by sliding a bolt. BIGiDESIGN lists it at 118 mm with the short ballpoint refill and 130 mm with a longer rollerball refill, 9.7 mm across and 26 g empty. It comes in four metals with a spare damascus bolt and a Schmidt P 950M refill, in our $$$$ band. - URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/bigidesign-bolt-action-pen/ - Category: Pens - Author: Ellis Penhale - Published: 2026-10-31 - Updated: 2026-10-31 ![BIGiDESIGN Bolt Action Pen drawn to scale in titanium, brass, copper and zirconium, 118 mm long with the bolt on top of the barrel](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/bigidesign-bolt-action-pen-illustration-16x9.png?v=293a548c) *The Bolt Action Pen in its four metals, 118 mm with the short refill (1 mm = 6.68 px).* Original illustration made for this guide. © Stationery Times. Original drawing (SVG): . Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). ## Product facts | Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | BIGiDESIGN Bolt Action Pen | BIGiDESIGN (by Big Idea Design LLC (Chattanooga, Tennessee)) | United States | Not stated | Titanium, brass, copper or zirconium body; brass bolt mechanism | – | $$$$: over $75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count) | - Made in (BIGiDESIGN Bolt Action Pen): Not stated. BIGiDESIGN says it is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and sells a separate 'USA Made' collection, but this pen's page does not state where it is made, so check the label on your copy. ## Key takeaways - BIGiDESIGN lists 118 mm long with the short ballpoint refill and 130 mm with the longer rollerball refill. - The body is 9.7 mm across at the barrel and 11.3 mm at the grip, and weighs 26 g empty. - Metals: grade 5 titanium in three finishes, brass, copper, or zirconium at a higher price. - The box holds a spare titanium damascus bolt and a Schmidt MegaLine P 950M pressurized refill. - Titanium, brass and copper are one price tier; zirconium costs 2.5 times as much (US$250 against US$100). ## What is the BIGiDESIGN Bolt Action Pen? **It is a capless metal pen where a sliding bolt pushes the refill out and pulls it back.** BIGiDESIGN describes it as the most refill-friendly bolt action pen it has made, built around the idea that a pen looks good but writes well only if the refill does. The body is CNC machined and the clip is a reversible, milled deep-carry design in grade 4 titanium. ## How big is it? **118 to 130 mm, depending on the refill.** BIGiDESIGN lists: | Item | Value | |---|---| | Length with shorter ballpoint refill | 118 mm (4.64 in) | | Length with longer rollerball refill | 130 mm (5.11 in) | | Body diameter | 9.7 mm (0.38 in) | | Grip diameter | 11.3 mm (0.44 in) | | Weight, empty | 26 g (0.92 oz) | The 12 mm difference between the two lengths is the refill sticking out further, by our arithmetic. ## Which metal should you pick? **Titanium, brass and copper cost the same; zirconium does not.** All options use a brass bolt mechanism. As of October 31, 2026 the store lists: | Metal | Price | |---|---| | Titanium (stonewashed, DLC black or raw) | US$100 | | Brass (HBi59-1.5) | US$100 | | Copper (C11000) | US$100 | | Zirconium (702 UNS R60702) | US$250 | BIGiDESIGN does not publish a weight per metal on the page, so we cannot say how much heavier brass or copper is than titanium. ## What comes in the box? **A spare bolt and a pressurized refill.** The box holds a second titanium damascus bolt and a Schmidt MegaLine P 950M pressurized refill. Damascus pocket clips are extra. A US patent (number 11535049) is cited on the page. ## How does it compare with the other pens? **It has the sliding bolt of the [Tactile Turn Bolt Action](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/tactile-turn-bolt-action-pen/) and the refill list of the [Ti Arto](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/bigidesign-ti-arto-edc-pen/).** The [Slim Bolt Action](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/bigidesign-slim-bolt-action-pen/) is the same idea in a thinner body. ## What is the bolt, and why does it come twice? **The spare is a swap or a spare.** Besides the bolt on the pen, the box holds a second titanium damascus bolt, a layered titanium alloy that BIGiDESIGN says adds a distinct look. The company sells damascus pocket clips separately. Nothing on the page says the spare bolt changes how the pen writes; it is a cosmetic and replacement part. ## Is the price fair? **It is one price for four metals, with one exception.** At US$100 for titanium, brass or copper, the choice is about weight and look, not budget. The zirconium option at US$250 is 2.5 times the cost, which by our arithmetic is the price of a titanium Bolt Action pen plus US$150 for the metal. BIGiDESIGN does not publish a reason for the gap beyond the alloy name, and we have not handled one. ## Where is it made, and what does it cost? **The page doesn't state it.** BIGiDESIGN is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and lists a separate USA Bolt Action Pen, which suggests this standard model is not the same product. At US$100 it is in our $$$$ band (over $75). ## Frequently asked questions ### How long is it? 118 mm (4.64 in) with the shorter ballpoint refill and 130 mm (5.11 in) with a longer rollerball refill, per BIGiDESIGN. ### How heavy is it? 0.92 oz (26 g) empty, per BIGiDESIGN. ### What metals does it come in? Titanium (grade 5), brass, copper and zirconium. ### What is included? The pen, an extra titanium damascus bolt and a Schmidt MegaLine P 950M pressurized refill. ### Does the metal change the mechanism? BIGiDESIGN says every option has a brass bolt action mechanism for smooth action and a gold accent. ### Can I add a damascus clip? Titanium damascus clips are sold as add-ons. ### Where is it made? The page does not say. BIGiDESIGN lists a separate 'USA Bolt Action Pen' in its USA Made range. ## Sources - [BIGiDESIGN: Bolt Action Pen (dimensions, weight, metals, box contents, price) product page (read October 31, 2026)](https://www.bigidesign.com/products/bolt-action-pen) - [BIGiDESIGN: Our Story (company location; read October 31, 2026)](https://www.bigidesign.com/pages/our-story)