Abstract: A flat-clinch-stapler including a base portion having upstanding bearing pieces at its rear end for supporting a first transverse pivot axis, and a floating clincher table; a magazine having a U-shaped cross section pivotably mounted at its rear end about the first pivot axis; a driver arm carrying a driver blade and being pivotably mounted at its rear end to the first pivot axis; and a handle member pivotably mounted about a second transverse axis in the bearing pieces offset relative to the first pivot axis in a direction to the front end of the base portion and acting on the driver arm at a position even further to the front end of the stapler.