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psychophipps · August 10th, 2009, 07:20 PM

I'm still trying to figure out what those "tactical pens" offer that my Cross 3-in-1 and/or capped gel rollerball doesn't. I can stab with these just fine, I can use them as a lever for locks, I can use them as pressure point manipulators, and I can write with them just dandy. In fact, there was a guy that was developing all of this "new" high-speed/low-drag tactical pen stuff with a basic Cross clicker back in the 60s and 70s.

unloved · August 11th, 2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by psychophipps

I'm still trying to figure out what those "tactical pens" offer that my Cross 3-in-1 and/or capped gel rollerball doesn't.

High speed low drag note taking? The ability to write Tactical Prose?

Don't get me wrong, if I was looking to spend $100.00 plus on a pen I'd get a Benchmade or Surefire.

psychophipps · August 11th, 2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by unloved

High speed low drag note taking? The ability to write Tactical Prose?

Don't get me wrong, if I was looking to spend $100.00 plus on a pen I'd get a Benchmade or Surefire.

To be honest, I was idly thinking about getting one of the original model Benchmade pens last week but they only had them in Perky Pink and Slutty Red. I was thinking about it later and decided against it because of the above and the fact that this particular model screams "Misc Tool o' Death" much more than it screams "I'm just an innocent pen".

Cross worked back in the day and I'm quite certain it'll work fine now.

unloved · August 13th, 2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by psychophipps

To be honest, I was idly thinking about getting one of the original model Benchmade pens last week but they only had them in Perky Pink and Slutty Red. I was thinking about it later and decided against it because of the above and the fact that this particular model screams "Misc Tool o' Death" much more than it screams "I'm just an innocent pen".

Cross worked back in the day and I'm quite certain it'll work fine now.

If you want one, here's someone who has them in black for a good price.
1100 Pen Series 1100-1 <font color=#FF0000>Charcoal Anodized Body/Blue Pen Grip/Blue Ink</font> - BM1100-1

Thay also have the Timberline Lightfoot pen. More Kubotany, less stabby.
L.C.P. (Lightfoot Combat Pen) - TM700

njslim · August 13th, 2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ExSoldier

This is what I was taught: Take a section of newspaper and roll it up like you were going to swat a fly. Then bend it double and hold it in your fist. It should allow your fingers to close all the way around it. Where the crease appears there will be a number of small points or knobs. That is the striking surface. You'll find that the paper is now a sturdy club capable of literally splitting skulls. Aforementioned are the knobby sort of points, at the fold. These rip flesh nicely if you strike along the face.

Its what known as a "Millwall Brick" after a rowdy English soccer team
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njslim · August 13th, 2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by psychophipps

I'm still trying to figure out what those "tactical pens" offer that my Cross 3-in-1 and/or capped gel rollerball doesn't. I can stab with these just fine, I can use them as a lever for locks, I can use them as pressure point manipulators, and I can write with them just dandy. In fact, there was a guy that was developing all of this "new" high-speed/low-drag tactical pen stuff with a basic Cross clicker back in the 60s and 70s.

Have a Cross pen/pencil set got as length of service (5yr) from company used to work for. Month later had mass layoff and fired my ass!

Well at least still have pen....

roninroshi · August 15th, 2009, 12:46 AM

Easy carry on's...CD's can be broken in half and used as a blade,"Pocket Sharky"
Cold Steel Knives sand the logo off and paint it w/flat black paint...these have weight and are very tough...a nylon web belt,great for strangle or securing the perp.Schrade makes a great Tactical Pen...I bought one from Amazon for $22.00,very well made and tough.

Blue Thunder · August 15th, 2009, 01:34 AM

CIA letter opener. Carry mine everytime, never seen, detected. Comfortable with it up front...

ExSoldier · August 16th, 2009, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by roninroshi

Easy carry on's...CD's can be broken in half and used as a blade,"Pocket Sharky"
Cold Steel Knives sand the logo off and paint it w/flat black paint...these have weight and are very tough...a nylon web belt,great for strangle or securing the perp.Schrade makes a great Tactical Pen...I bought one from Amazon for $22.00,very well made and tough.

I got three of the full size Sharkey's (One is in my B.O.B.) on sale for about $3 each from Cold Steel. I think I like the mini version better and I like the idea to sand and paint them...

oldlongbeard · August 22nd, 2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ccw9mm

With a bum hip/leg, myself, this works very well. Cold Steel walking stick. As it's one of the few effective things I can use, I take it with me each time I'm on a plane. Never gets a second glance.

+1 on the Cold Steel City stick. Wicked.... but nice. Never a 2nd look.

Regards,
Greg in West Michigan

"Beware the man who owns only one gun..... he likely knows how to use it."

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August 10th, 2009, 07:20 PM	#121
psychophipps Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 386	I'm still trying to figure out what those "tactical pens" offer that my Cross 3-in-1 and/or capped gel rollerball doesn't. I can stab with these just fine, I can use them as a lever for locks, I can use them as pressure point manipulators, and I can write with them just dandy. In fact, there was a guy that was developing all of this "new" high-speed/low-drag tactical pen stuff with a basic Cross clicker back in the 60s and 70s.

August 15th, 2009, 12:46 AM	#127
roninroshi New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MT Posts: 11	Easy carry on's...CD's can be broken in half and used as a blade,"Pocket Sharky" Cold Steel Knives sand the logo off and paint it w/flat black paint...these have weight and are very tough...a nylon web belt,great for strangle or securing the perp.Schrade makes a great Tactical Pen...I bought one from Amazon for $22.00,very well made and tough.