Good tactical pens?

[Mechphisto]

I'm scouring online, and I'm having a heck of a time coming up with a quality tactical pen with these two features:

• Does not have a point on the thumb end (be it the tungsten tip or the pen)

• The cap can be put on the opposite end while you're writing

I bought this one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QH ... UTF8&psc=1
and as a matter of fact, it's actually really good! I've been trying to break it, make it pop screw threads or something, and can't. The flashlight is kind of dim, but I have like 2 other EDC lights that'll blind, I'm OK with dim. And I like that you only need to unscrew the business end to get to the multitool.
But, when you unscrew the cap, it doesn't fit on the other end.
This one looks great:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MG25VN1/re ... dDbVHK2P00
the cap snaps onto either end!
But, at that price, I don't know... I like having a tactical pen that does a couple more things (AND actually can be used for defense or glass breaking).
Has anyone found one that has all the features?

[gary83]

I don't have one yet I like the Matthew Martin tactical pen.

[JeeperCreeper]

Jason Bourne used a Bic

John Wick used a pencil, I assume a Dixon Ticonderoga

Myself, I'm a G2 pilot kinda guy...

[cv66er]

I carry a Schmeisser that I got as a gift years ago. It does what I need.

[drop bear]

I use the uniball power tank. Just in case I have to write in space.

I am not sure how rugged a pen has to be to shank someone.

https://youtu.be/vQ93RLxHcjI

[JackBauer]

I got two of these. Pretty cool feels solid in hand and writes well
https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Bear-Tact ... 744&sr=8-5

One for me and one fro a friend.

[drop bear]

I use the uniball power tank. Just in case I have to write in space.

I am not sure how rugged a pen has to be to shank someone.

https://youtu.be/vQ93RLxHcjI

Actually I have a couple of spares. What would people consider a reasonable medium to suggest that a disposable pen has all the shankworthy attributes you need from a tactical pen?

[majorhavoc]

I am not sure how rugged a pen has to be to shank someone.

https://youtu.be/vQ93RLxHcjI

Oh, we can do much better than that.

[yelp]

I use the uniball power tank. Just in case I have to write in space.

I am not sure how rugged a pen has to be to shank someone.

https://youtu.be/vQ93RLxHcjI

Actually I have a couple of spares. What would people consider a reasonable medium to suggest that a disposable pen has all the shankworthy attributes you need from a tactical pen?

Ed Calderon teaches classes in improvised stabology. No, really, it's the real deal. Check out "Ed's Manifesto" for more info, and for a brief real-world synopsis check out this podcast episode from about 3:00 minutes in:

http://uncensoredtactical.com/120-mowgl ... ift-ideas/

Mr. Calderon's test subject: a dead pig. The loser for stabbing a dead pig - Zebra tactical pens. The winner for stabbing a dead pig - Bic Gem disposables. You know, the clear kind that run a buck for a ten pack. The body is acrylic and, being acrylic, means it can be sharpened (to "ventilator capability") by rubbing against something like a hotel room rug in less than thirty seconds.

So. Find your improvised weapons of choice, and attack a dead pig. Compare and contrast, rinse and repeat.

[drop bear]

I mean I don't have a pig but I did put it through 3 layers of reasonably thick cardboard. (An e scooter box.) With the pen clicked out and not hanging on to the clicky end bit. And that went in fine and did not damage the pen.

I took some photos but have no idea how to download them. But it basically went through the cardboard until my hand stopped it.

I don't know how useful that is as a test. But it was convenient.

[drop bear]

I mean I don't have a pig but I did put it through 3 layers of reasonably thick cardboard. (An e scooter box.) With the pen clicked out and not hanging on to the clicky end bit. And that went in fine and did not damage the pen.

I took some photos but have no idea how to download them. But it basically went through the cardboard until my hand stopped it.

I don't know how useful that is as a test. But it was there

[drop bear]

Double post.

[Towanda]

I use the uniball power tank. Just in case I have to write in space.

I am not sure how rugged a pen has to be to shank someone.

https://youtu.be/vQ93RLxHcjI

Not to mention that the Power Tank writes a lot more smoothly than the Fisher Space Pen. The Power Tank is my current EDC pen.

[drop bear]

I use the uniball power tank. Just in case I have to write in space.

I am not sure how rugged a pen has to be to shank someone.

https://youtu.be/vQ93RLxHcjI

Not to mention that the Power Tank writes a lot more smoothly than the Fisher Space Pen. The Power Tank is my current EDC pen.

That I didn't know I have barely used a space pen because of the cost.

I have been writing on wet paper and it works fine.

[tony d tiger]

I use the uniball power tank. Just in case I have to write in space.

I am not sure how rugged a pen has to be to shank someone.

https://youtu.be/vQ93RLxHcjI

Not to mention that the Power Tank writes a lot more smoothly than the Fisher Space Pen. The Power Tank is my current EDC pen.

Heresy!!
I'll have to check that out; love my Fisher Space pen, been using one for years - and carry the Fisher bullet pen as a backup. (2=1 / 1=0)

[minengr]

If you have access to a mini lathe you can make your own.

[Storm Crow]

I bought my wife one of these since her work environment doesn't allow for more obvious defensive items. I don't know about the pen aspect of it, but the body makes a nice kuboton type tool.

https://knifeworks.com/boker-plus-09bo0 ... tical-pen/

I took one of Ed Calderon's Weaponology (hanged pig) classes last summer. For the improvised portion of the class, I had the cheapest toothbrush carried by WalMart, which I was planning on sharpening. I ran a bit late getting there and didn't have time to do my planned modification. The ergo, somewhat pointed handle of the toothbrush went right through the ribcage five or six times with no problem until it finally broke off, leaving the handle lodged in the ribs. Our bodies aren't as tough as we might think, which is one of the major points of Ed's class.