Abstract: Staplers and methods of stapling are described. The stapler includes a topsail configured to support a plurality of staples, the staples being slidably moveable on the topsail; a blade configured to drive an end staple of the plurality of staples out of the stapler and into an object to staple; a pusher configured to urge the plurality of staples on the topsail in a direction toward the blade; a finger configured to move between at least two positions by movement of the blade, a first position where the finger does not substantially counter action of the pusher, and a second position where the finger is engaged with the plurality of staples to substantially counter action of the pusher on the staples to keep the plurality of staples excluding the end staple away from the blade.