Survival On Purpose Let me ask you one question about the imperial system. How many feet are in a mile? you know that offhand? good. alright. how many inches? do most people even know what is smaller than an inch. meanwhile. me an American who grew up in America, can tell you how many millimeters are in a kilometer. centimeters in a decameter. makes almost as little sense as fatenheight or the 12 hr clock.
If the US switched to the metric system, trade with Myanmar and Liberia would be thrown into chaos. The US dollar would plummet, and Trump would become president. Oh wait......
My Schrade pen just arrived. Bought it based on your review. As a long time "penophile" (and map lover too) , I'm impressed. Love the heft, grip, and ink flow. Like the screw top as well. Keep up the good work. Thanks and Cheers!
Great video Bryan. To alleviate one of your concerns, it is very unlikely you would pick up germs off of a pen someone used before you. Germs and bacteria require a warm, wet, and porous environment to grow and sustain themselves. Plastic is non-porous, and nine times out of ten too cold for germs to last very long. As far as tactical pens go, I agree with you. It's a great item to have and one step above your bare fists. My father-in-law is an ex-cop and taught me how to use one as a kubaton. I use the UZI TACPEN7 which is very sleek, non-tactical appearance, and has dual glass breakers on each end. Also, I drive long distance for my job, often in bad weather, and having a glass breaker on the end in case I was to come across a flash flood and need to break a window to get out is a no-brainer to me.
Yeah, it's not a huge concern. But that silk flower on top is a festering petri dish of mutated death bacteria ;-) Seriously, I have a TOPS SXB for you to abuse. Can you message me your address again?
The hygiene argument makes one wonder how you open the door to the public establishment wherein you are using the publicly contaminated pen. Just sayin.
I don't obsess about it, just one more reason to carry a pen. One less chance for some nastiness to crawl on me ;-) By the way, you get extra points for using "wherein" in a UA-cam comment. Thanks for adding a little grammatical sophistication.
I know that it is absolutely a dangerous weapon in capable hands. I teach martial arts professionally and there are some absolutely devastating strikes that could be delivered with this in hand. It can be used in so many ways from simply deterring and attacker to being a lethal weapon. Great topic brother! Thanks for another great video.
I was at a party on a beach ,and had a bottle of wine and no opener. Fear not ,I pulled my schade pen from my pocket ,and pushed the cork into the bottle.Saving the day.
I have this exact model. Though I love the pen, the cap does not seem to stick to the pen after unscrewed and set on top. I give it a slight hit 4.5 stars
Wow! Schrade has been making that pen model for over a decade. I know, I bought one back in the day. Not just a good tactical pen, but a good EDC pen too.
I'm not a fan of tactical pen. They usually sacrifice usability as a pen for the tactical feel. A good tactical pen is basically a pen with a stronger body. I feel that way because I will use it as a pen 99.999 percent of the time!
Great thoughts! My husband always carries a pen and refuses to use the public pens, which is smart. I carry an UZI tactical pen and I use it as a pen, but I'm always aware of the other defensive benefits! But I totally agree with your thoughts and why it's important to have a tactical pen.
Survival On Purpose haha I have one they just call it that because there's no way to sugarcoat "flesh ripper bezel" It is a little pokie though. I'm getting a schrade one now to add to my collection. Love your vids
"I am being repeatedly redundant" I love it! Thanks for the great video. And why do you say you ramble on? I don't understand that. I don't see any rambling. None what so ever. And you have convinced me that I should look at tactical pens, though I have a bad habit of losing pens. ... :)
I have a iron wood knuckle duster and a uzi tacpen 2. If you are trained, I'll choose my wooden knucks over tacpen as edc. But I made my own tacpen, it has a sharp nail under the cap. And base on my tests and observation, one jab or stab in the jaw with a tacpen can do damage, can probably damage the bone in jaw. A one punch in the jaw with a iron wood knucks can knock your attacker down or can cause jaw fracture.
Really Bryan. Really?!? Only 2 countries in the whole world use the imperial system while all the rest use the metric system. Which is not based on the whim of a king but on scientific standards. I really love your videos by the way.
The aviation and plumbing industries worldwide only use the imperial system. Metric system is based on a fraction of the measurement from the earth's poles to the equator, how does that make it better or scientific?
I think the big attraction is it is all a base 10 system so instead of having all the fun of dealing with fractions you just multiply and move decimals around. Where's the challenge in that?
I own the Schrade SCPEN3BK. I don't believe they make it any longer. I lie having a tactical pen. Not because it's what I will pull out in a fight for pressure point or joint manipulation. I carry for 2 reasons, First is they are stronger and more robust and take a lot more damage on my pocket....Second, people try to catch you off guard, say when your heads down and signing something. It's a great first strike tool to give you distance and to stun your attacker. This gives you a chance to run or pull a true weapon to defend yourself. Plus you always need a pen, so why not have one with mutiple functions. Writing, glass breaking, blunt force strike. But pretty much everything I carry has multiple purposes. Keep up the good work, Brian.
I agree. Like, do I think I’m gonna Jason Bourne my way out of an assault by multiple bad guys? No. But, in a pinch you could mess somebody up with it.
today, i just bought one of those pens with your amazon link cheers mate, unlike other TP's this is the perfect one, and i found it VIA your channel thank you
Lots of good points about tactical pens Bryan. Schrade makes nice and fair priced ones. I have carried my trusty SCPEN4O for over a year in my pocket every day and i just love it. Essential EDC. Writes, signals, lights a nice campfire if needed and has the glass breaker of course. Absolutely great! Great vid Bryan! Thumbs up as always! :)
I got the schrade scpen6 last December and I carry it all the time. I will never use it as a "tactical" pen but it's great as a pen. I got it from DVOR when they had it on sale for 15 dollars and I got a 10 dollar credit for registering my email plus they had free shipping for one day before Christmas. Absolutely great for 5 bucks!
I have this pen and love it. When I am crossing a dark parking lot, I keep my tactical pen in my right hand and my keys with my pepper spray in my left. What sets mine apart is, that it is 'camo' for a defensive weapon. IT'S PINK! That's right, pink is unlikely to worry any would-be assailant until I jab his eye out.
Thank you for your efforts in putting out these fun and interesting videos, one quick question, you say you wouldn't bring a pen to a gun fight, but would that still apply if you had a bunch of the pens with a device you could launch them with? ;-)
I think the best things about tactical pens are that they can withstand dropping and generally the little extra weight make them trickier to forget about and lose. I think the simpler the better, though.
My only problem with pens is breaking the pocket clips. The boker pens have an inbuilt pocket clip, but the price isn't so great. This looks like a solid pen. Great video as always
10 mins. video about a pen. Impressive.Germs on store pens? You're opening doors with your elbows?You can poke assailant with any sort of pen. Depending where you stab them, you can kill them too.
Ive seen tactical pens with flashlights and glass breakers also. Why just write when you can stab, break, illuminate, and write? plus I get compliments on my cool pen
you out did yourself , great job this is an EPIC video. No balance test ? you should have tried throwing at a foam cup . Balance testing is your signature move
Im telling you that is your trade mark , no matter if its a walking stick , or a ferro rod , throw it . I loved your stove review where you threw the parts
Yes you are right a lot of the times you can bring a tactical pen on an airplane but recently I was headed towards Michigan and my tactical pen got taken from me by the TSA so be careful it really depends on the TSA agent he asked me is this a tactical pen and I said yes and he says well let me see if if it can come on so he went and talked to his superior and they said no so they took it from me I had to buy a new tactical pen
Great video, you are very entertaining ... keep on rambling ;- ) BTW ...The Paper Mate InkJoy stick pen is great (not the retractable, but the old stick pen with the cap), it is triangular in shape, very stiff for a plastic pen, very light and cost $4.00 for 18 of them at Walmart ... a real sleeper of a un-tactical - tactical pen if you know what I mean !
i got the laix b2 pen for 3 bucks and i loved it, its a twist operation and works well with no accidental writing. My pocket clip on this pen broke though so now its just a pen that i cant carry. Its great to carry a pen i used it often. Itd also be great to edc some paper
Hello there! Hope someone still reads this, I know the videos been out for some time now. I was wondering whether or not it’s better to carry a tactical pen over pepper spray? I’m a small girl who has to walk home in the dark and I wanna know if I’m secure.
I would say both. Pepper spray is good but you should get an inert practice canister to practice with so you are familiar with how it works. Too many people wind up spraying themselves in a stressful moment.
I lived in Malaysia, a Draconian country that would never allowed civvies to carry a firearms or any sort of so-called 'illegal' self-defense weapons, so I do rely on tactical pen for personal protection against thugs, road-hogs ("bullies") and any species of two-legged animals clad in human skin.
Cold Steel makes a felt tip pen with a VERY thick and solid polymer body, the old one was called the Sharkie and it was light grey and black, looked just like a full size Sharpie pen (their new one, the Shark, is solid black, I'm guessing the lawyers threatened.) It really fills the hand like a proper kubotan, and it hits very hard. If you have a chance to learn about proper kubotan use, you really should. I can tell you, it definitely makes a difference in how you hit.
I'm with ya! Just back from a trip to D.C. with the family and knew from prior experience I could carry virtually NOTHING -- except a tactical pen (along with a similar sized tactical flashlight). No one batted an eye at any of the museums etc but I knew I at least had something.
Hey Brian. Keep up the good videos. I don't know why people get so angry about you liking tactical pens! I have gotten some hate on my one tactical pen video, and it is funny how people get so worked up over one little tool. Anyway, good job.
It depends on your neighborhood. Where I live the crime rate is almost non existent so I carry a tactical pen for safety. In another town or city,visiting,I would carry a baton as an extra caution. Being unarmed ,for me,would be utterly senseless. Car Parks can be lethal so a weapon is mandatory. If I lived in America I would carry a back up gun everywhere,the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard being my favourite. Five rounds of .38cal. No hammer spur so the gun can't snag on the draw. But normally for me the Tactical Pen is adequate for getting me through the day.
I love carrying my own pen. It's own of the first things to go in my pockets. I might have to pick one of these up. I've seen several videos on tactical writing implements and I like how simple this one is.
I haven't read any comments so forgive me if this is repetitious, but in reference to those who say you can do the same with a big pen......... one thing worth mentioning is that in certain types of emergencies a tactical pen is quite effective at breaking glass. Just my two cents on one of the advantages.
I'm an HVAC tech for the school board so this pen would make a great investment pen. Does this pen take the standard refill ink cartridge? I have to have a pen to do my job. The job is never finished until the paperwork is finished.
thanks. this is sort of helpful. I learned a lot about pens with flowers. we get it, germs. haha. I'm sure you are helping inform folks so, great job. I've watched about 6 videos and everyone likes tactical pens but none of them show all the functions. maybe there aren't many functions. some have strap cutters, handcuff keys etc. trying to find the perfect pen to purchase... have a good one!
+T Shrum I have reviewed most of the Schrader brand tactical pens on this channel. You can just search the channel for the videos. I will say that, in my opinion, most of the strap cutters small enough to be included in a pen are virtually useless. A handcuff key might come in handy, but really the simpler the design The better as far as I am concerned. I really like the plane smooth End on this one so if you put your thumb on it to jab somebody you won't tear up your thumb.
I agree with you about the germs. Not only is the tactical pen great for striking it is an assume tool on pressure points. As you stated, get some training. A mini mag aaa flashlight is also a great tool to carry for self defense. Thanks for the video Bryan. Made me do some thinking.
A Heavier Duty metal pen does have some purposes, other than writing. I've carried all metal pens for probably the past 30+ years. I usually went with a Pilot pens since they are common and easy to buy at nearly any store stationary supply isle. I recently bought a "Tactical" Pen just before the 4th of July because I knew that I would be out with my family visiting places such at Historic Philadelphia and I would not be able to carry even so much as my 40 year old Uncle Henry 3 blade pocket knife. But, I knew, nobody would even think twice about my black "Tactical" pen. And, It gave me something to use to make fun of my friends who basically think that anything Black or labeled as Tactical is an absolute Must have item.
I have one. It's black and written in white letters says:" Piss Me Off, Pay The Consequences." My students bought it for me years ago when I was in the Navy.
I carry a tactical pen and a space pen. Don't carry them with defense in mind, just durability. I do remodeling for a living and a plastic pen will usually last a few hours before it breaks.
I really liked this video. Thanks! I had a particular EX-girlfriend who continually ranked me out for always carrying a pen. You're exactly right in your estimation, though. There are places that you cannot carry any other type of defensive weapon but you CAN carry a pen virtually anywhere else and it is TOTALLY more desirable than an empty hand. I'm not above having SOME sort of advantage. Plus, I write ALL the time. btw- she was extremely fashion conscious and also hated me continually wearing button down shirts with pockets and having the tails out. I don't know about you but I won't wear a shirt without pockets and "tails out" gives you many options you would not otherwise have. Her and I are still good friends and I sent her this link just as a "got'cha"...lol. Anyway, I really enjoyed it and thought it was on point. Thanks again!
We shouldn't have defensive objects because some of us are dishonest, shady and dangerous. So goes the popular logic; which on its face doesn't make much sense. The craziest thing about that is we make sure that some of the most dishonest, shady, and dangerous people among us have 'defensive' things like nuclear weapons and armies. I've been looking for one with stellar writing quality or at least can house good quality ink. It's primarily going to write in my intended use case. This train of thought has always stopped me from picking a tac pen up, as I generally carry a knife that would do well in a pinch. This vid pushed me just enough to finally order a tac pen. For writing, yes. Also for those goofball scenarios where it makes the most sense to carry something. Where the real bad guys have instructed the cops to cage us for carrying defensive objects. Thanks for the upload.
In my opinion an open hand can do far more damage and also act as a blocking, grabbing, poking, jabbing, throwing implement, which a closed hand with a tool in it can't do. Great video anyway, thanks!
How I see it. I personally always carry a knife or possibly 2, a multitool, and a flashlight. if someone is attacking me and I need to reach for a weapon. I am for sure not reaching for a writing utensil.
Survival On Purpose I guess for places where those aren't allowed. But that is really the only reason I see to carry one. And even at that point. Every airliner allows you to carry a flashlight. Which people who EDC already have.
Not every situation requires lethal force. You'll get in a lot of trouble for killing someone thats not armed and just being aggressive. Tactical pens are a great option for neutralizing a situation thats not life threatening.
I really like the design of that particular tactical pen. I have the Smith and Wesson one but the tip looks like a weapon. I use the Zebra 701 because they are all metal and a great pen, but it is a little slim. That Schrade fills the hand nicely for hammer strike but doesn't look overly tactical like the Smith and Wesson.
Great review! God has definitely made you one of a kind! Keep being yourself with this... it's what people are drawn to. :-) Almost forgot to mention... pressure points. I was never a big believer in them, until I tried it on myself one evening. A little demo... take it and place the pointy end behind your head, against the base of your skull, at the top of your neck, centered over your spine. Now push. If you placed it in the right spot, the only thing you could do was try to get away from it. In trained hands, you could put someone on their face in an instant, I would think.
I have been working as a security guard and I carried a pen and in the hot sun it leaked and got all over my log book. Having the screw on cap is important in my mind. some questions that come to mind since you never covered it in your review but what colour ink does it use, what type of pen tip as well as how is it refillable if it is able to be refilled and if so do they sell refills? These are just some things you could talk about since you mentioned repetition to fill up your review. :)
So 10 minutes wasn't long enough? ;-) Seriously, This one is black ink, and this one is a ball point. It uses Schmidt refills (or several other readily available brands will work- some people have told me Fisher Space Pen refills will work)
You where the one that mentioned rambling and repetition. I was just giving some ideas and suggestions. Had nothing to do with how long your review was. Was going off what you said.
Hello Bryan ! - It's a nice video, and I've liked your explanation very much. I agree we all should carry a tactical pen like this one nowadays, you never know ... - I'd like to ask you two simple questions, the first one: which country, or countries, produce nowadays this tactical pen, and if its quality is as good as those made in the U.S. - The second question: I've seen this tactical pen in the grey colour too. Which colour you prefer, the black or the grey one ? ... And why ? Thanks !
+Carlos España I am sure these are made in China or Taiwan. As for quality, there is not much to screw up. Mine are fine. And color is entirely personal. I don't have a preference.
I like the idea that it does weigh more than a regular pen. If you can feel it in your pocket, you know you haven't lost it. - Ya know, now we have lots of things that can double duty for protection like this pen or belt buckles with knives, etc. It makes sense to have at least one or two as your edc. They become part of your daily outfit and you always have them. I love things like that. Thanks for the video. Hmm.. I wonder if you could design a super stealthy armor and weapon outfit based on these types of gadgets.. would be cool.
it's a fact that a person is better off carrying a hair plucked from Chuck Norris's beard than to use a tactical pen. But no one in history has plucked a hair from Chuck Norris and lived. so use a tactical pen!! love channel buddy!
carry a fisher pen all the time, however my tactical pen I have given to my wife to carry and she has used it as well. I am so glad that she has my pen
Never thought about carrying a tactical pen before, but that is a great idea. Thanks for sharing! I would love to own that pen. Not only does it look great, but the quality looks excellent! Maybe I can be lucky enough to win one!
I like these because I can walk through metal detectors with them to go into museums and symphonies and stuff. They certainly won't make you a badass but I wouldn't want to get hammerfisted in the head with one!
All of my pens and pencils are tactical and I only pay $1.00 per pack. Heck, now that I think of it, my Sharpies and markers are tactical too. It's all in the quick action folks!
Whatever works. But I did a test a while back to see whether a regular Bic pen would up to striking a hard object (like maybe hitting a bone) and it shattered.
Okay I think you missed a couple points on the tactical pen. The fact is they do a lot more than stabbing and writing. They are great for pressure points as well. Also a point you missed is they're ergonomically better than most pens. As a nurse I do a lot of writing. Most pens make my hand hurt, but my tactical pen doesn't. It is also heavy enough that I don't have to consciously push for carbon copies.
I have a tactical pen got it a few weeks ago. I have the one with the crown on it and yes it hurts. Cost me $5 for shipping and that was it. Also the tactical flashlight $5 shipping well worth that price for sure.
Thanks for the nice video. Just curious, I am using a parker stainless steel casing pen about the same size of a tactical pen, if i will be using it as a defensive weapon like a tactical pen, what are the pros and cons compare to a tactical pen? Thanks in advance for your opinion.
If I lived in the USA I would carry some nice EDC, including a tactical pen. Legally speaking, in Australia, if you defend yourself with any pen or torch with a point or teeth that have been designed as a weapon then you may have issues as you have chosen to arm yourself before getting into the self defence situation. As a security guard, we are prohibited from carrying weapons and I have been asked to present my torch for inspection and told to replace it with an item without teeth.
Do your best to not let that happen, it can't be undone. As for dog's teeth, if the dog uses it's teeth it gets put down and the owner goes to prison, unless the dog was defending it's home, in which case the owner gets a huge fine and can be sued by the burglar.
8:30 Chuck Norris can hear sign language!! Awesome! Great pen. Perfect size & love the flat top for your thumb (hate the pointy ones with a glass breaker.). Just wish it were a bit cheaper. It's $45 on Amazon.ca
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Chuck Norris secretly developed the tactical pen.... cause he's always write !..... PAPA DUKES
Yuk, yuk yuk ;-)
john rossi that's why i love chuck norris
The thumbnail was hilarious. “Is this stupid.” 😂
stuck in the metric system, lol only three countries don't use it.
Those others will get with the program eventually. ;-)
Dan Salls and never will
Survival On Purpose Let me ask you one question about the imperial system. How many feet are in a mile? you know that offhand? good. alright. how many inches? do most people even know what is smaller than an inch. meanwhile. me an American who grew up in America, can tell you how many millimeters are in a kilometer. centimeters in a decameter. makes almost as little sense as fatenheight or the 12 hr clock.
If the US switched to the metric system, trade with Myanmar and Liberia would be thrown into chaos. The US dollar would plummet, and Trump would become president. Oh wait......
I suppose my only point was, almost all of the world runs on metric. It's a fact, myself an fluent in both.
When Edward Bulwer-Lytton said, "The pen is mightier than the sword", I don't think this what he had in mind!
My Schrade pen just arrived. Bought it based on your review. As a long time "penophile" (and map lover too) , I'm impressed. Love the heft, grip, and ink flow. Like the screw top as well. Keep up the good work. Thanks and Cheers!
I use mine daily
You didn't throw it at a tree ..... Therefore, the item is untested!
Oops.
@@SurvivalOnPurpose Current fav tac pen?
I know of a few teachers who carry them because they can't carry a gun or a knife in school.
Exactly.
Jon wick did three with a pencil.
And if they hit a student with it for any reason, they're going to jail. Welcome to America.
@@wcresponder then two more in the second movie!
Can teachers carry pepper spray in school?
I think it was wise to walk back the Chuck Norris comment...never know when he might come across this video.
Awesome video!
This video will come across chick Norris
Thank you Brian, on my list to buy. You can differently do some damage with one of those.
Or sign a receipt
I have a Smith & Wesson pen very similar to the Schrade. It's a great EDC pen, I never leave home without it.
I always enjoy your videos!
Thanks
Great video Bryan. To alleviate one of your concerns, it is very unlikely you would pick up germs off of a pen someone used before you. Germs and bacteria require a warm, wet, and porous environment to grow and sustain themselves. Plastic is non-porous, and nine times out of ten too cold for germs to last very long. As far as tactical pens go, I agree with you. It's a great item to have and one step above your bare fists. My father-in-law is an ex-cop and taught me how to use one as a kubaton. I use the UZI TACPEN7 which is very sleek, non-tactical appearance, and has dual glass breakers on each end. Also, I drive long distance for my job, often in bad weather, and having a glass breaker on the end in case I was to come across a flash flood and need to break a window to get out is a no-brainer to me.
Yeah, it's not a huge concern. But that silk flower on top is a festering petri dish of mutated death bacteria ;-) Seriously, I have a TOPS SXB for you to abuse. Can you message me your address again?
The hygiene argument makes one wonder how you open the door to the public establishment wherein you are using the publicly contaminated pen. Just sayin.
I don't obsess about it, just one more reason to carry a pen. One less chance for some nastiness to crawl on me ;-) By the way, you get extra points for using "wherein" in a UA-cam comment. Thanks for adding a little grammatical sophistication.
Funny reading this now, in 2020 during CV19. 🤔
@@bwold9138 COVID isn’t transmitted by sharing pens. But I see your point
I know that it is absolutely a dangerous weapon in capable hands. I teach martial arts professionally and there are some absolutely devastating strikes that could be delivered with this in hand. It can be used in so many ways from simply deterring and attacker to being a lethal weapon. Great topic brother! Thanks for another great video.
Thank you.
Chuck Norris' always had a tactical pen, he was born with it.
I was at a party on a beach ,and had a bottle of wine and no opener. Fear not ,I pulled my schade pen from my pocket ,and pushed the cork into the bottle.Saving the day.
Somebody's hero
I have this exact model. Though I love the pen, the cap does not seem to stick to the pen after unscrewed and set on top. I give it a slight hit 4.5 stars
Wow! Schrade has been making that pen model for over a decade. I know, I bought one back in the day. Not just a good tactical pen, but a good EDC pen too.
+NGMonocrom 10 years? Now that is a good testimonial
I still have it too. 97% of the finish is still on it.
My favorite edc pen would be the Fisher bullet space pen.
I have one....great..... PAPA DUKES
They are nice
I'm not a fan of tactical pen. They usually sacrifice usability as a pen for the tactical feel. A good tactical pen is basically a pen with a stronger body. I feel that way because I will use it as a pen 99.999 percent of the time!
I appreciate how you do communicate with the audience in the comments, not many do that.
I try. It is getting harder to keep up with .
yeah i can imagine with the numbers rising lol
Great thoughts! My husband always carries a pen and refuses to use the public pens, which is smart. I carry an UZI tactical pen and I use it as a pen, but I'm always aware of the other defensive benefits! But I totally agree with your thoughts and why it's important to have a tactical pen.
I just don't know about that "DNA Sampler" on the Uzi pen.
Survival On Purpose haha I have one they just call it that because there's no way to sugarcoat "flesh ripper bezel" It is a little pokie though. I'm getting a schrade one now to add to my collection. Love your vids
That's just...nasty y'all. It's not even clean DNA is it??
Can you make a video with meat target made with pork ribs and cellophane to demonstrate how much damage that pen can do?
Thank you for considering it
"I am being repeatedly redundant" I love it! Thanks for the great video. And why do you say you ramble on? I don't understand that. I don't see any rambling. None what so ever. And you have convinced me that I should look at tactical pens, though I have a bad habit of losing pens. ... :)
+jmtnvalley I have found that when I pay 20 bucks or so for something I am less likely to lose it than a one dollar item
I have a iron wood knuckle duster and a uzi tacpen 2. If you are trained, I'll choose my wooden knucks over tacpen as edc. But I made my own tacpen, it has a sharp nail under the cap. And base on my tests and observation, one jab or stab in the jaw with a tacpen can do damage, can probably damage the bone in jaw. A one punch in the jaw with a iron wood knucks can knock your attacker down or can cause jaw fracture.
All righty then ;-)
Really Bryan. Really?!? Only 2 countries in the whole world use the imperial system while all the rest use the metric system. Which is not based on the whim of a king but on scientific standards. I really love your videos by the way.
+Marcelo Fortin yeah, it's too bad most of the world is afraid of fractions :-)
AHHHHHHHHH...give them an inch, they take a yard !..... PAPA DUKES
The aviation and plumbing industries worldwide only use the imperial system. Metric system is based on a fraction of the measurement from the earth's poles to the equator, how does that make it better or scientific?
www.metric4us.com/why.html
that's why
I think the big attraction is it is all a base 10 system so instead of having all the fun of dealing with fractions you just multiply and move decimals around. Where's the challenge in that?
Each piece of EDC has its own purpose and definately has its uses. Something like this always comes in handy.
every day
I own the Schrade SCPEN3BK. I don't believe they make it any longer. I lie having a tactical pen. Not because it's what I will pull out in a fight for pressure point or joint manipulation. I carry for 2 reasons, First is they are stronger and more robust and take a lot more damage on my pocket....Second, people try to catch you off guard, say when your heads down and signing something. It's a great first strike tool to give you distance and to stun your attacker. This gives you a chance to run or pull a true weapon to defend yourself.
Plus you always need a pen, so why not have one with mutiple functions. Writing, glass breaking, blunt force strike. But pretty much everything I carry has multiple purposes. Keep up the good work, Brian.
Thanks
Thank you for sharing this great info. Just ordered one.
Glad it was helpful!
I agree. Like, do I think I’m gonna Jason Bourne my way out of an assault by multiple bad guys? No. But, in a pinch you could mess somebody up with it.
I have a different brand with handcuff key and glass breaker. Would love this as a comparison/ backup
maybe you will win
One can hope!
I like the Kubaton keychain as well. Something you always have to access when walking to your car in a parking lot. Gave several of the as gifts.
Cool
today, i just bought one of those pens with your amazon link
cheers mate, unlike other TP's this is the perfect one, and i found it VIA your channel
thank you
I'm glad it helped.
Lots of good points about tactical pens Bryan. Schrade makes nice and fair priced ones. I have carried my trusty SCPEN4O for over a year in my pocket every day and i just love it. Essential EDC. Writes, signals, lights a nice campfire if needed and has the glass breaker of course. Absolutely great! Great vid Bryan! Thumbs up as always! :)
It does great, doesn't it?
I got the schrade scpen6 last December and I carry it all the time. I will never use it as a "tactical" pen but it's great as a pen. I got it from DVOR when they had it on sale for 15 dollars and I got a 10 dollar credit for registering my email plus they had free shipping for one day before Christmas. Absolutely great for 5 bucks!
Pretty sweet deal
I think its a great idea honesty,i was looking at it before this video and never pulled the trigger,you helped me do it lol thank ya
IT just seems like a no brainer to me.
I have a similar one from Remington that I love and use every day. Buying a tactical pen was one of the best edc purchases I made.
Just makes sense
You did make some good points depending on where you live and what your needs are.
Thanks
Good points on why they are good to have. I have a few but never really carry them, didn't really ever think about them having a good use.
It is part of my EDC
I have this pen and love it. When I am crossing a dark parking lot, I keep my tactical pen in my right hand and my keys with my pepper spray in my left. What sets mine apart is, that it is 'camo' for a defensive weapon. IT'S PINK! That's right, pink is unlikely to worry any would-be assailant until I jab his eye out.
Good for you Helen!
Thank you for your efforts in putting out these fun and interesting videos, one quick question, you say you wouldn't bring a pen to a gun fight, but would that still apply if you had a bunch of the pens with a device you could launch them with? ;-)
+Martijn Lodewijk yep. I would still says same thing. But that would be pretty cool.
I think the best things about tactical pens are that they can withstand dropping and generally the little extra weight make them trickier to forget about and lose. I think the simpler the better, though.
Yeah, this one is pretty simple
My only problem with pens is breaking the pocket clips. The boker pens have an inbuilt pocket clip, but the price isn't so great. This looks like a solid pen. Great video as always
Thanks. That is true.
10 mins. video about a pen. Impressive.Germs on store pens? You're opening doors with your elbows?You can poke assailant with any sort of pen. Depending where you stab them, you can kill them too.
It was nothing. I could have made it 20 minutes. Easy.
Your sarcasm is stupid.
I gave in and bought the uzi with handy DNA catcher. Yep, it's got my DNA in it already.
If I didn't lose so many pens, I would love one of these. Is it available in a "gel" pen.
I am pretty sure they have gel refills to fit this in most office supply stores or on Amazon. It is a standard "Parker style" refill.
Ive seen tactical pens with flashlights and glass breakers also. Why just write when you can stab, break, illuminate, and write? plus I get compliments on my cool pen
Cool
you out did yourself , great job this is an EPIC video. No balance test ? you should have tried throwing at a foam cup . Balance testing is your signature move
maybe I need a soft target
Im telling you that is your trade mark , no matter if its a walking stick , or a ferro rod , throw it . I loved your stove review where you threw the parts
Yes you are right a lot of the times you can bring a tactical pen on an airplane but recently I was headed towards Michigan and my tactical pen got taken from me by the TSA so be careful it really depends on the TSA agent he asked me is this a tactical pen and I said yes and he says well let me see if if it can come on so he went and talked to his superior and they said no so they took it from me I had to buy a new tactical pen
Hmmm. Sounds like you learned something.
Great video, you are very entertaining ... keep on rambling ;- ) BTW ...The Paper Mate InkJoy stick pen is great (not the retractable, but the old stick pen with the cap), it is triangular in shape, very stiff for a plastic pen, very light and cost $4.00 for 18 of them at Walmart ... a real sleeper of a un-tactical - tactical pen if you know what I mean !
Thanks for watching.
i got the laix b2 pen for 3 bucks and i loved it, its a twist operation and works well with no accidental writing. My pocket clip on this pen broke though so now its just a pen that i cant carry. Its great to carry a pen i used it often. Itd also be great to edc some paper
I use the little spiral pads
Hello there! Hope someone still reads this, I know the videos been out for some time now. I was wondering whether or not it’s better to carry a tactical pen over pepper spray?
I’m a small girl who has to walk home in the dark and I wanna know if I’m secure.
I would say both. Pepper spray is good but you should get an inert practice canister to practice with so you are familiar with how it works. Too many people wind up spraying themselves in a stressful moment.
I lived in Malaysia, a Draconian country that would never allowed civvies to carry a firearms or any sort of so-called 'illegal' self-defense weapons, so I do rely on tactical pen for personal protection against thugs, road-hogs ("bullies") and any species of two-legged animals clad in human skin.
Cold Steel makes a felt tip pen with a VERY thick and solid polymer body, the old one was called the Sharkie and it was light grey and black, looked just like a full size Sharpie pen (their new one, the Shark, is solid black, I'm guessing the lawyers threatened.) It really fills the hand like a proper kubotan, and it hits very hard. If you have a chance to learn about proper kubotan use, you really should. I can tell you, it definitely makes a difference in how you hit.
I have seen that one. It looks cool and won't set off a metal detector
I'm with ya! Just back from a trip to D.C. with the family and knew from prior experience I could carry virtually NOTHING -- except a tactical pen (along with a similar sized tactical flashlight). No one batted an eye at any of the museums etc but I knew I at least had something.
Yep
“Ok, maybe not Chuck Norris” hahaha I’m dead.
;-)
Hey Brian. Keep up the good videos. I don't know why people get so angry about you liking tactical pens! I have gotten some hate on my one tactical pen video, and it is funny how people get so worked up over one little tool. Anyway, good job.
Some people apparently have a pathological need to be critical.
Survival On Purpose I guess so
It depends on your neighborhood. Where I live the crime rate is almost non existent so I carry a tactical pen for safety. In another town or city,visiting,I would carry a baton as an extra caution. Being unarmed ,for me,would be utterly senseless. Car Parks can be lethal so a weapon is mandatory. If I lived in America I would carry a back up gun everywhere,the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard being my favourite. Five rounds of .38cal. No hammer spur so the gun can't snag on the draw. But normally for me the Tactical Pen is adequate for getting me through the day.
I love carrying my own pen. It's own of the first things to go in my pockets. I might have to pick one of these up. I've seen several videos on tactical writing implements and I like how simple this one is.
+Mayne “Foxxy” McFurr yep, So do I
I haven't read any comments so forgive me if this is repetitious, but in reference to those who say you can do the same with a big pen......... one thing worth mentioning is that in certain types of emergencies a tactical pen is quite effective at breaking glass. Just my two cents on one of the advantages.
True
It's got a fluted barrel too! That's awesome! :D
Indeed
I'm an HVAC tech for the school board so this pen would make a great investment pen. Does this pen take the standard refill ink cartridge? I have to have a pen to do my job. The job is never finished until the paperwork is finished.
Yep, You can but them at any Office Max or maybe even Walmart.
What about the Fisher or Write in The Rain refill? Do they fit?
thanks. this is sort of helpful. I learned a lot about pens with flowers. we get it, germs. haha. I'm sure you are helping inform folks so, great job. I've watched about 6 videos and everyone likes tactical pens but none of them show all the functions. maybe there aren't many functions. some have strap cutters, handcuff keys etc. trying to find the perfect pen to purchase... have a good one!
+T Shrum I have reviewed most of the Schrader brand tactical pens on this channel. You can just search the channel for the videos. I will say that, in my opinion, most of the strap cutters small enough to be included in a pen are virtually useless. A handcuff key might come in handy, but really the simpler the design The better as far as I am concerned. I really like the plane smooth End on this one so if you put your thumb on it to jab somebody you won't tear up your thumb.
Sounds great. Thank you!
I agree with you about the germs. Not only is the tactical pen great for striking it is an assume tool on pressure points. As you stated, get some training. A mini mag aaa flashlight is also a great tool to carry for self defense. Thanks for the video Bryan. Made me do some thinking.
Thinking is good.
A Heavier Duty metal pen does have some purposes, other than writing. I've carried all metal pens for probably the past 30+ years. I usually went with a Pilot pens since they are common and easy to buy at nearly any store stationary supply isle. I recently bought a "Tactical" Pen just before the 4th of July because I knew that I would be out with my family visiting places such at Historic Philadelphia and I would not be able to carry even so much as my 40 year old Uncle Henry 3 blade pocket knife. But, I knew, nobody would even think twice about my black "Tactical" pen.
And, It gave me something to use to make fun of my friends who basically think that anything Black or labeled as Tactical is an absolute Must have item.
I am saving up for a tactical coffee cup.
I have one. It's black and written in white letters says:" Piss Me Off, Pay The Consequences."
My students bought it for me years ago when I was in the Navy.
I carry a tactical pen and a space pen. Don't carry them with defense in mind, just durability. I do remodeling for a living and a plastic pen will usually last a few hours before it breaks.
I really liked this video. Thanks! I had a particular EX-girlfriend who continually ranked me out for always carrying a pen. You're exactly right in your estimation, though. There are places that you cannot carry any other type of defensive weapon but you CAN carry a pen virtually anywhere else and it is TOTALLY more desirable than an empty hand. I'm not above having SOME sort of advantage. Plus, I write ALL the time. btw- she was extremely fashion conscious and also hated me continually wearing button down shirts with pockets and having the tails out. I don't know about you but I won't wear a shirt without pockets and "tails out" gives you many options you would not otherwise have. Her and I are still good friends and I sent her this link just as a "got'cha"...lol. Anyway, I really enjoyed it and thought it was on point. Thanks again!
+gene hartman thanks !
2:00 Exactly why I like tactical pens...not because they are potential weapons, but they won't leak or break when I put them in a pocket.
We shouldn't have defensive objects because some of us are dishonest, shady and dangerous. So goes the popular logic; which on its face doesn't make much sense. The craziest thing about that is we make sure that some of the most dishonest, shady, and dangerous people among us have 'defensive' things like nuclear weapons and armies.
I've been looking for one with stellar writing quality or at least can house good quality ink. It's primarily going to write in my intended use case. This train of thought has always stopped me from picking a tac pen up, as I generally carry a knife that would do well in a pinch.
This vid pushed me just enough to finally order a tac pen. For writing, yes. Also for those goofball scenarios where it makes the most sense to carry something. Where the real bad guys have instructed the cops to cage us for carrying defensive objects.
Thanks for the upload.
Thanks.
The first time I saw someone leave a public stall without washing their hands (I could hear them wiping) was enough to convince me I need my own pen.
yuk
In my opinion an open hand can do far more damage and also act as a blocking, grabbing, poking, jabbing, throwing implement, which a closed hand with a tool in it can't do. Great video anyway, thanks!
How I see it. I personally always carry a knife or possibly 2, a multitool, and a flashlight. if someone is attacking me and I need to reach for a weapon. I am for sure not reaching for a writing utensil.
Just another option. Especially for places that knife and multitool are not allowed
Survival On Purpose I guess for places where those aren't allowed. But that is really the only reason I see to carry one. And even at that point. Every airliner allows you to carry a flashlight. Which people who EDC already have.
Not everyone lives in America
Not every situation requires lethal force. You'll get in a lot of trouble for killing someone thats not armed and just being aggressive. Tactical pens are a great option for neutralizing a situation thats not life threatening.
I really like the design of that particular tactical pen. I have the Smith and Wesson one but the tip looks like a weapon. I use the Zebra 701 because they are all metal and a great pen, but it is a little slim. That Schrade fills the hand nicely for hammer strike but doesn't look overly tactical like the Smith and Wesson.
+boyzen exactly. The only come and I have had about this one is somebody called fancy
Great review! God has definitely made you one of a kind! Keep being yourself with this... it's what people are drawn to. :-)
Almost forgot to mention... pressure points. I was never a big believer in them, until I tried it on myself one evening. A little demo... take it and place the pointy end behind your head, against the base of your skull, at the top of your neck, centered over your spine. Now push. If you placed it in the right spot, the only thing you could do was try to get away from it. In trained hands, you could put someone on their face in an instant, I would think.
That hurt just hearing it.
I think there is such a thing and a good reason to carry one.
You make great videos, keep them up i really enjoy them. Also great job on the pen review. You should have been a car salesman, got me sold on it.
Car salesman? Hmmm.
I have been working as a security guard and I carried a pen and in the hot sun it leaked and got all over my log book. Having the screw on cap is important in my mind. some questions that come to mind since you never covered it in your review but what colour ink does it use, what type of pen tip as well as how is it refillable if it is able to be refilled and if so do they sell refills? These are just some things you could talk about since you mentioned repetition to fill up your review. :)
So 10 minutes wasn't long enough? ;-) Seriously, This one is black ink, and this one is a ball point. It uses Schmidt refills (or several other readily available brands will work- some people have told me Fisher Space Pen refills will work)
You where the one that mentioned rambling and repetition. I was just giving some ideas and suggestions. Had nothing to do with how long your review was. Was going off what you said.
Hello Bryan !
- It's a nice video, and I've liked your explanation very much. I agree we all should carry a tactical pen like this one nowadays, you never know ...
- I'd like to ask you two simple questions, the first one: which country, or countries, produce nowadays this tactical pen, and if its quality is as good as those made in the U.S.
- The second question: I've seen this tactical pen in the grey colour too. Which colour you prefer, the black or the grey one ? ... And why ?
Thanks !
+Carlos España I am sure these are made in China or Taiwan. As for quality, there is not much to screw up. Mine are fine.
And color is entirely personal. I don't have a preference.
I like the idea that it does weigh more than a regular pen. If you can feel it in your pocket, you know you haven't lost it. - Ya know, now we have lots of things that can double duty for protection like this pen or belt buckles with knives, etc. It makes sense to have at least one or two as your edc. They become part of your daily outfit and you always have them. I love things like that. Thanks for the video. Hmm.. I wonder if you could design a super stealthy armor and weapon outfit based on these types of gadgets.. would be cool.
I'll leave that to you
Im still stuck on the metric system because Im portuguese...I do like your channel and thank you for giving measures in metric system!
Thanks
Thank you so much!!
Been wanting one of these for years now. Might be the only way to get one is to win one. And yes I've looked at all of Schrade's Tactical Pens.
Good luck!
it's a fact that a person is better off carrying a hair plucked from Chuck Norris's beard than to use a tactical pen. But no one in history has plucked a hair from Chuck Norris and lived. so use a tactical pen!! love channel buddy!
Good one
Not only are your videos informative..but they are entertaining. Keep on rambling. lol
Aw shucks. You are too kind.
this pen looks really great! i think i might buy it
i just discovered your channel and i love it!
Thanks. I appreciate it.
carry a fisher pen all the time, however my tactical pen I have given to my wife to carry and she has used it as well. I am so glad that she has my pen
Man, you are the 2nd or 3rd guy who told me his wife has had to use her tactical pen. I am glad she is OK.
Never thought about carrying a tactical pen before, but that is a great idea. Thanks for sharing! I would love to own that pen. Not only does it look great, but the quality looks excellent! Maybe I can be lucky enough to win one!
+calviny maybe so
Gosh im rambling in the closing...🤦🏻 😂😂😂 thanks man im going to try this one out
Thanks
I like these because I can walk through metal detectors with them to go into museums and symphonies and stuff. They certainly won't make you a badass but I wouldn't want to get hammerfisted in the head with one!
The DNA sampler is very sharp , it remains sharp even when you strike with in a wooden thing
Hmmmm
Your endorsement is akin to the gold standard. Please keep up the great work.
+Creighton Holub oh my goodness. Don't swell my head up :-)
All of my pens and pencils are tactical and I only pay $1.00 per pack. Heck, now that I think of it, my Sharpies and markers are tactical too. It's all in the quick action folks!
Whatever works. But I did a test a while back to see whether a regular Bic pen would up to striking a hard object (like maybe hitting a bone) and it shattered.
Do you make up your Chuck Norris jokes? That one was really funny. I'll try to remember it and use it sometime.
+jonnyboat2 no, I found them online
Okay I think you missed a couple points on the tactical pen. The fact is they do a lot more than stabbing and writing. They are great for pressure points as well.
Also a point you missed is they're ergonomically better than most pens. As a nurse I do a lot of writing. Most pens make my hand hurt, but my tactical pen doesn't. It is also heavy enough that I don't have to consciously push for carbon copies.
Good points
nice looking pen..good idea..can never be too safe!
true
I have a tactical pen got it a few weeks ago. I have the one with the crown on it and yes it hurts. Cost me $5 for shipping and that was it. Also the tactical flashlight $5 shipping well worth that price for sure.
+Kevin Jose cool
ive got a few and love them in my pocket everyday great back up force multipliers cheers bro great vid
+3174 jordan good to write with too
Thanks for the nice video. Just curious, I am using a parker stainless steel casing pen about the same size of a tactical pen, if i will be using it as a defensive weapon like a tactical pen, what are the pros and cons compare to a tactical pen? Thanks in advance for your opinion.
Most tactical pens are probably stronger and I like a nice flat end to put my thumb on if I need to strike with it
If I lived in the USA I would carry some nice EDC, including a tactical pen. Legally speaking, in Australia, if you defend yourself with any pen or torch with a point or teeth that have been designed as a weapon then you may have issues as you have chosen to arm yourself before getting into the self defence situation. As a security guard, we are prohibited from carrying weapons and I have been asked to present my torch for inspection and told to replace it with an item without teeth.
If you own a dog do you have to pull it's teeth? That is the path some in this country would like to take us down.
Do your best to not let that happen, it can't be undone. As for dog's teeth, if the dog uses it's teeth it gets put down and the owner goes to prison, unless the dog was defending it's home, in which case the owner gets a huge fine and can be sued by the burglar.
8:30 Chuck Norris can hear sign language!! Awesome! Great pen. Perfect size & love the flat top for your thumb (hate the pointy ones with a glass breaker.). Just wish it were a bit cheaper. It's $45 on Amazon.ca