Review of the UZI Tactical Pen The Uzi Aircraft Aluminum Tactical Defense Pen and DNA extractor can be considered one of the more unique tactical pens on the market for right around $13. While this pen is loaded with solid, …
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UZI Tactical Pen Reviews
Review of the UZI Tactical Pen
The Uzi Aircraft Aluminum Tactical Defense Pen and DNA extractor can be considered one of the more unique tactical pens on the market for right around $13. While this pen is loaded with solid, but relatively common features at a desirable price, not many tactical pens use the ability to collect your attacker’s DNA as a marketing staple. Here are the important pros and cons you need to know about the UZI Tactical Pen.
Positives
The No. 1 positive is the price. Most tactical pens can be $75-$150 or more. The UZI delivers a solid product for a fraction of that price.
The UZI Tactical Pen is constructed of aircraft aluminum and is therefore light weight – well under 3 ounces. This adds to the portability of the instrument and is a clear and present positive for any tactical pen. However, what the UZI lacks in weight does not hamper its effectiveness. The pen comes stocked with a crown durable enough to break window glass if you’re ever trapped in a vehicle.
Furthermore, the pen measures 152 x 14 mm with a removable pocket clip. The light weight and compact size make this pen ergonomic and practical. The pen also accepts standard Parker and Fisher Space refills and allows slightly more ink versatility than other tactical pens. As such, the pen is engineered to write underwater or upside down.
The seemingly obvious selling point of the pen is its broadcasted ability to collect DNA through the razor sharp edges on the crown. While this can be considered a little farfetched, it may still be an appealing concept for buyers. Because of the sharp crown on this pen, the writing tip is produced by twisting the pen which means that there is no separate cap to lose.
Negatives
The DNA catcher can be complicated to use. When in combat it can be difficult to remember to flip the pen and gouge a chunk of skin or tissue from the opponent. So it may take a very skilled fighter to use this pen correctly.
However, this is no fault of the design of the pen and a minor issue as the stabbing point of the pen should collect the DNA also. Therefore, the pen makes good on its word as DNA collector.
While the crown is definitely capable of breaking glass, punching it through anything tends to slightly remove the finish. However, the crown is very durable and the minor aesthetic issues are the only damage done. This can be expected as tactical pens are specifically designed to be used.
Pros
- Price
- Ink Versatility
- Weight
- Twist-Open and Removable Clip
Cons
- Minor Crown Finish Issues
For the price, the UZI Tactical Pen is right on the money. It has a lot of solid features that the more expensive pens have and these features work as promised. However, the ink versatility and the price are a much greater selling point than the DNA collector. The bottom-line is that this pen works well enough to personally own and makes an excellent gift. This is an excellent item for individuals both unfamiliar and familiar with tactical pens.
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CountyComm Stainless Embassy Elite Pen Reviews
The CountyComm Stainless Embassy Elite Pen, model number 4QK35, is one of the most solidly constructed tactical pens on the market. Instead of extra-thick plastic or Grivory, this tough pen has a body of 300 series high-grade stainless steel that can stand crushing impacts. The handle is deeply knurled for a secure grip and there is a metal clip to keep it in your pocket until you’re ready to use it.
This pen is the culmination of a long evolution. There was an earlier Embassy pen, but the CountyComm Stainless Embassy Elite Pen weighs more than twice as much, totaling 108.4 grams. As the company’s ads like to brag, this is about the same weight as a roll of dimes, so this is a substantial pen with some serious impact power.
The CountyComm Stainless Embassy Elite Pen also writes well. It uses a Fisher Space Pen refill cartridge, and produces a strong, dark line without skipping.
The CountyComm Stainless Embassy Elite Pen sells for $55 from the manufacturer, but lucky shoppers may be able to find it on other sites for as low as $45.
When buying this pen from anybody other than the manufacturer, shoppers should make sure they are getting the latest model. Unlike the earlier models, the new one has beveled threading and internal threaded housing for greater strength between the tip and the body. While the older models had an O-ring between the two parts, this has been eliminated in the new model, undoubtedly because it was so easy to lose.
CountyComm bills itself as a “government products group,” and their gear all has a serious paramilitary look. The Stainless Embassy Elite Pen has cousins in titanium and copper, and all of them bear a strong resemblance to high-caliber bullets.
As with all tactical pens, it should be pointed out that this pen’s durability is an advantage even in non-combat situations. The CountComm Stainless Embassy Elite Pen can withstand being stepped on, crushed in a door or any of the other mundane accidents that often happen to pens in the office, and it’s a safe bet that this pen will never break open in your pocket.
The only disadvantage of the CountyComm Stainless Embassy Elite Pen is that it obviously is not an ordinary pen. There is no hope of concealment, since the Embassy Elite Pen actually looks like the weapon it is. This may be good, for in a situation where it might be used as a weapon, the mere sight of the instrument might make an assailant think twice.
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Mil-Tac TDP-1 Review
The Mil-Tac TDP-1 Tactical Defense Pen is a classic that is suitable for a tactical pen novice or experienced collector. It offers the perfect mixture of form and function, and is already a favorite with tactical pen and other weapon collectors. Created specifically for law enforcement and military personnel, the TDP-1 offers an aircraft grade body constructed of aluminum with type 3 anodizing to seamlessly combine sturdiness with style.
The TDP-1 is not just tough and distinctive, but functional as well, with a long list of in-demand features and specifications including:
• Designed by Allen Elishewitz, internationally renowned weapon designer
• Stainless steel pocket clip
• Stainless steel fittings
• Aircraft grade materials
• Type 3 anodized finish
• 5.25 inches long
• 1.2 ounces weight
• 0.450 inch thickness
• Many models and finishes under $100
As a pen, the TDP-1 shines. The twist on cap ensures that the writing tool is easily accessible while preventing accidental ink spillage and staining. Multiple finishes are available to suit almost any sense of style, and the pen can be filled with the customer’s choice of blue or black ink. This pen offers a distinctive statement that can be used in any context, as well as smooth, fluid writing with a superior grip.
While the TDP-1 is a distinctive writing tool, it is also an effective and versatile weapon. One end is pointed for extreme self-defense, while the other end is blunt and can be used as a tool. This allows the pen to be used as a weapon, a tool, and a writing implement according to the owner’s needs.
This tactical pen also has collector’s value, due to its high quality, timeless design, and famous maker. This item has been designed by Allen Elishewitz, a world-renowned designer and knife maker with a lifetime of experience in the military and martial arts.
The Mil-Tac TDP-1 is also a stylish accessory that will never go out of style. While a well-made writing tool is always a fashion statement, the TDP-1 is designed to be timeless and distinctive. Choose a bright red metallic finish to stand out, or a smooth, sleek gray to blend in. This attractive and well-designed tool is designed to be used as a pen, weapon, or PDA stylus, making it a must-have for the gentleman who is concerned about both style and security.
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Timberline Lightfoot Combat Pen Reviews
The Timberline Lightfoot Combat Pen is one of the top tactical pens on the market at the moment, combining all of the essential features that one would expect in to a hugely stylish yet effective pen – suitable for both military personnel and those in the police force. It is discrete yet strong and would make a perfect addition to anyone’s collection of self-defense tools.
Obviously the two primary objectives of any tactical pen is the ability to combine both a great writing implement with a tool that will provide the highest quality when it comes to self-defense. When it comes to the writing aspect this pen meets every requirement, as it has a replaceable cartridge that ensures that the pen will never run dry on ink. It is also extremely comfortable to hold, as it is contoured to fit the hand in a way that is conducive to writing comfortably.
The weight of the pen also increases the comfort when writing. Many tactical pens are heavy and are therefore not easy to write with, but this lightweight design ensures that the owner can easily write for prolonged periods of time. The light design is also a great asset when it comes to the defensive aspect of this pen, as it allows it to be wielded with precision.
For those that are buying the pen for defense purposes, this tactical pen has everything required in this field too. It has a fluted barrel which covers the whole pen, therefore strengthening the structure and making it a more effective weapon. The design is also slightly pointed at the end, which adds extra effectiveness when used as a defensive tool.
The pen is extremely discrete and fits in to a pocket without being noticed. Not only does this ensure great comfort, but it also means that it can be used on a surprised attacker who was unaware that the person had this tool on them. In fact, the pen is just 6 inches long and has a diameter of just half an inch, making it only marginally thicker than many standard pens on the market.
All in all, the specifications of this tactical pen make it the best on the market for those looking for a serious tool to complement their line of work. It can be bought from many online retailers at an extremely reasonable price.
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Surefire EWP-01 Tactical Pen Reviews
The Surefire EWP-01 tactical pen has several exceptional features. There are a few simple ways this pen may be improved, but for the cost, the pen is a solid tactical pen that can be used in any number of situations satisfying even the most demanding use. The pen is made by Surefire, a company that is known for high quality, military grade illumination products including laser sights.
For the features of the pen, the material and design stand out as most noticeable and the functionality comes in a close second. The body itself is made of aerospace-grade aluminum which as a soft metal under normal circumstances wouldn’t be ideal for a tactical pen. However, in this case, the aluminum used has been anodized. If you know anything about anodizing aluminum, the end result is a material that borders on the hardness of diamond.
Summary of features:
- Model EWP-01
- Price $129.99 (msrp)
- Military spec anodized aluminum body
- Stainless steel tip with retractable cartridge
- Window breaker tailcap
- Schmidt easy-flow cartridge
- Made in the U.S.A.
The ability of the pen to puncture is another feature that sets this pen apart from other pens. There is no lid for this pen as it has a retractable tip and the stainless steel tip means that very little will stand in the way of this pen and what it needs to puncture. The tail of the pen is a hardened window breaker. You may have seen these types of window breakers in commercial or public transportation vehicles as a means to break the window in the case of an emergency. In this case, however, if you do use your thumb on the reverse of the pen in a puncturing move, you may have a knob that makes for a wicked thumb mark at best and a bruised thumb at worse.
The pocket clip is designed to be virtually indestructible and the entire pen itself is a solidly constructed writing device. The pen does come with a Schmidt cartridge with the easy-flow technology and also accepts multiple types of replacement cartridges, available at any number of office supply stores. The writing is smooth and the pen itself is made in the U.S.A.
Getting the most out of a pen as a writing instrument and a tool means the pen has to be tough. In this case, the pen as a tool is solid and the pen does not sacrifice any of the writing capabilities.
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Cold Steel Sharkie Tactical Pen Reviews
The Sharkie is a tactical pen manufactured by Cold Steel. At a casual glance it seems to bear a strong resemblance to a standard felt-tip marker, including the lettering which looks just like “Sharpie” with a single letter changed. The well-known black and white design also looks just like a Sharpie, and only a close observer would notice the difference. Customer reviews say it writes just as well as the pen it so closely resembles, if not better. Like the Sharpie, the Cold Steel Sharkie is a good, serviceable pen with a bold, legible line and a nice, wide body for easy gripping.
However, closer examination reveals that this is more than the average pen. The Sharkie has attributes that put it way ahead of any everyday pen:
- The walls are four times as thick as those in a regular marker, giving it the strength to stand a percussion blow.
- The material is not ordinary plastic, but glass-reinforced Grivory.
- Both the body and tip are designed to withstand repeated impacts without shattering or popping off.
- The point is strong and narrow enough to inflict deep, painful wounds in an attacker.
Martial arts experts have compared the Cold Steel Sharkie to the kubaton or the Yawara stick in its effectiveness as a weapon.
Even if its user never has to face mortal combat, the Cold Steel Sharkie’s durability makes it one of the best pens on the market. The same strength that makes it a good weapon also ensures that it can withstand years of hard use and abuse. If something heavy is accidentally placed on it, the Sharkie will survive and keep writing. If it gets dropped from a height, stepped on, slammed in a door or suffers any other workplace accident, chances are the Sharkie will live to write another day. Those who are prone to such accidents can take heart: This is one pen that can take it.
However, the manufacturer’s claim that the Sharkie is “indestructible” is a slight exaggeration. Customer reviews include occasional accounts of Sharkies breaking in two in the middle from extremely hard impacts into concrete. Of course, human flesh is much softer than concrete, and while the claim is not strictly accurate, it is true that the Sharkie will stand up to any impact it would probably suffer in a fight.
Prices for Cold Steel Sharkies vary, with some sites asking as much as $10 US. However, a little shopping can turn up Sharkies for $8.50 or $7.00, and occasionally as little as $4.00.
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CRKT Tao Pen Reviews
The Allen Elishewitz Tactical CRKT Tao Pen is top-notch and perceivably sleek. It is made from 6061 aluminum and has a non-reflective surface which makes this pen look stylish and futuristic. The pen is hard anodized and sports a durable, pewter-toned stainless steel pocket clip. As with most tactical pens, this one is quite reliable. However, there are definitely a few things you should know about the CRKT Tao Pen.
The 6061 aluminum build makes this pen pretty light. In fact, the weight of the cap is comparable to weight of the pen, which is desirable as it allows for fluidity when writing and stability when not in use. The cap is also threaded as a means to ensure that it won’t accidently pull off.
The Tao model utilizes the Fisher Space Pen ball point cartridge which is structured with a pressurized design developed by NASA. That certainly sounds cool, but what does it mean? It means that the CRKT Tao Pen has a tungsten carbide ball point with thixotropic ink. Thixotropic ink is unique insofar as it allows the user to write in the freezing cold, the boiling heat, and even underwater. This design also offers the ability for the user to write at any angle – even while upside down.
The CRKT Tap Pen is designed by award-winning knife designer Allen Elishewitz and sports a recognizable name in the realm of tactical pens and weaponry. Elishewitz has not only been a Recon Marine, but has also lived in the Far East practicing martial arts for over the past 30 years. This unique experience and insight models some of the philosophy behind the CRKT Tao Pen.
An unforeseeable attack could happen at any time and it is imperative to be perceptive and prepared for such an occurrence. This is the philosophy of the CRKT and Elshewitz states that the Tao Tactical Pen adheres to the “3 levels of defense”. This means that at the first level of defense, the crown on the cap of the pen can be used to strike an attacker on the head or hands. At the second level, the pointed butt of the pen can be used to agitate pressure points on the attacker’s body. Finally, at the third level the point of the pen can be used to penetrate soft tissues on the eye, throat, chest, or abdomen to counter an attacker.
While the philosophy behind the pen is intriguing and and the pen is sleek, there are some considerable negatives to the CRKT Tao.
For example, how feasible are the three levels of defense? Most instances occur so quickly that the only way to counter a serious attack is by using a pen as a stabbing instrument.
Secondly, the Tao Pen is not retractable and this makes it not only difficult to quickly produce the pointed end, but also difficult to practically store in a shirt pocket without leaking ink.
Additionally, compared to other tactical pens on the market, it could be argued that there are others that have a more appealing design and a higher level of practical use.
The Bottom Line:
Pros
- Sleek Design
- Light-Weight
- Fisher Space Ball Point with Thixotropic ink
- Rooted Philosophy Behind Engineering
- Designed by Allen Elishewitz
- Thick Crown on Cap to Cause Minor Blunt Damage
Cons
- Questionable Defense Explanation
- Heavy Cap Makes Pen feel Imbalanced
- Sleeker Tactical Pens Available
- Not Retractable
- Practical Issues
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CountyComm Stainless Embassy Elite Pen Reviews
The CountyComm Stainless Embassy Elite Pen, model number 4QK35, is one of the most solidly constructed tactical pens on the market. Instead of extra-thick plastic or Grivory, this tough pen has a body of 300 series high-grade stainless steel that …
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Mil-Tac TDP-1 Review
The Mil-Tac TDP-1 Tactical Defense Pen is a classic that is suitable for a tactical pen novice or experienced collector. It offers the perfect mixture of form and function, and is already a favorite with tactical pen and other weapon …
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Timberline Lightfoot Combat Pen Reviews
The Timberline Lightfoot Combat Pen is one of the top tactical pens on the market at the moment, combining all of the essential features that one would expect in to a hugely stylish yet effective pen – suitable for both …
