The best tactical pens can really bring a new level of preparedness to any situation, and in some cases, even save lives. This special type of pen was first officially produced by the military and for military purposes, but nowadays, comes in many, different versions that are permissible for sale to the general public. From making fire to creating light or even having a lifesaving self-defense weapon at the ready, these pens do far more than just write. If you are interested in this special class of pens, or more, interested in scoring a great buy therein, follow along as we breakdown the top, ten, best tactical pens available to the general public right now.
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1. Wuben Tactical Pen
The Tactical Pen by Wuben is a straightforward, unabashed self-defense pen, featuring a pen body made of aircraft-grade aluminum alloys with a piercing, glass-breaking tip made of tungsten steel. A 130-lumen, rechargeable flashlight also adorns this great, smear-free writing pen. Tip-to-tip waterproofing and a 5-year warranty with additional, 24/7 customer support access also make this one an undeniably great deal among the crowd.
2. 2cl Direct Practical Survival Pen
Equipped with a gift box and all, this Practical Survival Pen by 2cl Direct can really help out in a wide variety of situations. With a quick breakdown of this survival pen, one gains access to a bottle opener, a prying tool and hex wrench, and more. The smooth-writing ballpoint pen is refillable, and the onboard Nichia LED flashlight and tungsten carbide piercing tip also stand up to some really rigorous use. This is also the only EDC security pen able to officially pass today’s TSA checkpoints.
3. Pocket Partners Practical Tactical Pen
We really like the simplistic and smart design of this Practical Tactical Pen by Pocket Partners. At rest, this tactical pen is capped with a threaded shank tip, great for self-defense, glass-breaking, and more. Unscrew this tip and you now have quick access to the writing pen within. The pen itself is refillable and comes with several refills, and the whole unit is backed by this family-owned company’s comprehensive 100% money-back guarantee.
4. ISPANDY Tactical Pen
Made of tough, aircraft-grade aluminum, this tactical pen with flashlight comes with three ink refills for the writing side of things, while coming equipped with plenty more on the tactical side. Tactically speaking, users of the ISPANDY Tactical Pen can look forward to lots of versatility via 200 hours of battery life for the flashlight, a strong piercing tip for glass-breaking and self-defense, and even an onboard whistle. ISPANDY also compliments each Tactical Pen purchase with an additional pocket credit card multi-tool and pocket saw.
5. Kozo Tactical Pen
This all aircraft-grade aluminum Tactical Pen by Kozo is an ideal, general tool, self-defense tool, and writing pen all in one. Features here include a cool snap-cap design that allows for easy switching between a pen point and glass-breaking point, a bright LED flashlight, and even a stylus for all those electronic applications. This one also comes in a convenient gift box and with an accompanying and very handy pocket credit card multi-tool. Finally, a 100% money-back guarantee makes this already very affordable tactical pen even sweeter.
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6. Country River Knife & Tool Williams Tactical Pen
For those looking for an especially low-profile tactical pen, it doesn’t get much more low-profile in overall appearance than the Williams Tactical Pen by Country River Knife & Tool. This model, designed by specialist James Williams, is made of all high-quality materials and features a super-strong 6061 aluminum body, an ergonomic grip with a non-reflective finish, a very capable glass-breaking, self-defense tip, and a strong pocket clip that never fails. One-year warranty coverage against defects also assures the end-user of a top-notch product.
7. WHEN MING Multifunctional Tactical Pen
Appropriately named, WHEN MING’s Multifunctional Tactical Pen certainly does provide plenty of great functions. Aside from the unit’s contained writing pen, which itself works quite well, users can enjoy a bright LED flashlight, a screwdriver with multiple bits, a whistle, and even a fire-starting magnesium bar. This all comes in a strong, waterproof, 303 stainless steel body. A 30-day money-back return period and lifetime technical support also come as free compliments.
8. The Atomic Bear Tactical Pen
The Tactical Pen by The Atomic Bear is a highly affordable tactical pen that focuses very well on the basics. This pen utilizes a military-grade aluminum to form an ultra-strong body that itself handily holds the pen at one side and piercing tip at the other. Cap the pen tip and now you also have a broad and very reliable glass-breaker tip at the ready. The Atomic Bear also includes a handy carry sheath and an extra ink refill with each one of these purchased.
9. Smith & Wesson SWPENMP2BR Tactical Screw-Cap Pen
Smith & Wesson, a name known across the defense and firearms industries, brings us this top tactical pen, the model SWPENMP2BR Tactical Screw-Cap Pen. At one end, users can find a reliable and smooth-functioning writing pen, while at the other end, a defensive spike sets at the ready. A screw-cap design secures the pen side well, and a build of all T6061 aircraft aluminum with great grip patterns also come together to make this one perform quite well. Refills for the pen can be easily installed with the easy-to-find Schmidt P900M Parker Style Black Ball Point Cartridge.
10. Gerber Impromptu Tactical Pen
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Gerber is known for quality knives and tool products, and this Impromptu Tactical Pen by the maker is yet another example of that very quality. Here, we get a traditional, push-button ballpoint pen that is made of all, high-quality, machined steel and that serves as a strong glass-breaking and self-defense tip in that very same pen tip without need for switching parts or uncapping anything. The ink used in this one also allows for seamless writing, even in the rain, and the pen itself is 100% made in the USA for a final product that surely makes for one of the best tactical pens out right now.
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By BCR Staff
August 2019
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