If you’re unlucky enough to be caught in a self defense scenario, you should try and de-escalate the situation first . However, we all know that sometimes we might be backed into a corner and the only way to get out is to match force with force. In this type of setting, I would want a pistol on my person more than anything. If I was without a pistol, a tactical knife would be my next choice. Unfortunately there may come a time where you, a law abiding citizen, cannot legally carry your firearm or knife in a certain location. What do you do? How do you defend yourself?

Assuming that you’ve read my other posts, then you know I walk out the door everyday with tools that’ll get me through almost anything. One of the newest items that I’ve started carrying as part of my EDC setup is a tactical pen. “Tactical what??” You heard me right, a tactical pen. What makes a pen “tactical”? Basically the ability to be used as a pointed hard striking object in self defense or as a glass breaker.  Now that I’ve got you guys interested, its time you ask yourself, “which is best suited for you?” See my break down of a few of the more popular tactical pens and I’ll let you be the judge!

5.11 Tactical- Double Duty 1.0 ($39.99)

WHY YOU WANT IT:

-Made of strong aerospace aluminum

– Feels excellent in hand

-Extremely comfortable for all day writing

-Features a space pen ink cartridge for writing in any condition

-Flat spot on top for your thumb, helps stop slipping when using as a weapon

-Pocket clip has just the right amount of tension

WHATS NOT TO LIKE:

-Rides a little too high in the pocket for me

-Not as classy as the other pens in the list

-When screwing the pen back in, if you twist too much you end up unscrewing the compartment where you refill the ink

Benchmade- 1100 Series Tactical Pen ($106.25)

WHY YOU WANT IT:

-It’s Benchmade, c’mon!!

-Craftsmanship and attention to detail

-Made in the USA

-Knurling that isn’t too rough but sticks to your hand when you need it to

-Carbide glass breaking tip

-Deep carry pocket clip

-Cap clicks into either end , which is much faster than the screw on models on this list

-Fisher space pen ink cartridge, so it’ll write even underwater

-Good writer

WHATS NOT TO LIKE:

-The price

-Pocket clip is a little to tight for my liking

-Heavy

Timberline Knives- LCP Lightfoot Combat Pen  ($79.99)

WHY YOU WANT IT:

-Good looking piece of gear

-Made of aircraft aluminum

-Longest pen=farther striking distance

-Solid thumb rest for effective blows when striking

-Cap clips into place instead of screwing on

-Smooth writer

-One of the nicest presentation boxes

WHATS NOT TO LIKE:

-Pocket clip makes it ride a little too high for me

-A tad too large to comfortably use all day

-Makes a funny popping noise when deploying the pen

CRKT- Tao Tactical Pen ($47.49)

WHY YOU WANT IT:

-One of the best looking pens on the market

-Deep carry pocket clip

-Excellent build quality

-Doesn’t look dangerous

-Awesome carry case

-Smooth writer

-Long length=greater striking distance

-Price

WHATS NOT TO LIKE:

-I could fall asleep in the time it takes for me to unscrew the cap

-Doesn’t have sharp tip like the others on the list

-Heavy

FOURSEVENS- Titanium Tactical Pen  ($83.99)

WHY YOU WANT IT:

-Because its made of titanium, duh…

-Extremely classy appearance

-Lightweight

-Smooth writer

-Space pen cartridge, which means you can write anywhere!

-Interchangeable striking tips

-Deep carry pocket clip

-Nice metal carry case

WHATS NOT TO LIKE:

-Small size

-Lack of sharp striking tip

-Pocket clip is too tight even on most dress pants

 

 

In A Nutshell

I wish I could just tell you guys which tactical pen to buy but in all fairness, what I like could be completely different than what some of you may like and vice versa. Hopefully you guys got what you needed out of this honest break down of a few potentially life saving pens. Let me know what tactical pen you liked the most in the comments below!

 

 

 

 

 

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