If you need a Pen Press Than this is the way to go.I have taken pens apart and never had a problem destroying the blank or any of the parts.i take pens apart just because I did not like the combination of blank and pen.So far I have taken apart about 30 pens in the short time that i have owned it.I don't know how i did without it.I have banged my hand so many times with the hammer, punch and that stupid vise grips.I threw a lot of pens across the room because of that.Never to be seen again.Spend the money ,you won't regret it