Recommend me an EDC pen under $50

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Posted: 3/4/2014 1:04:26 PM EDT

Looking for something to carry around clipped on my pocket.
Trying to keep it under $50 if possible.
Right now I am looking at the Boker Plus Tactical Pen KID Cal .50 but would like more opinions.
Thanks!

Posted: 3/4/2014 1:09:37 PM EDT

[#1]

I like my Hinderer if you don't mind spending a few bucks more.
I would recommend a pen that takes the space pen refills.

ETA: just clicked the link. It takes the space pen refills. But it looks bulky as hell

Posted: 3/4/2014 1:13:57 PM EDT

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I carry a Cross pen.

Its not tactical, but it does write well.

Posted: 3/4/2014 1:16:02 PM EDT

[#3]

I'm a cheap bastard f-301s for me

Posted: 3/4/2014 1:17:32 PM EDT

[#4]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009SF3E3S/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Posted: 3/4/2014 1:23:06 PM EDT

[#5]

The County Comm pens are really nice, with a space pen refill.

http://www.countycomm.com/pen.html

They're $55 now though. It seems like they were $35 when I bought a bunch for my
business 3 years ago or so.

Posted: 3/4/2014 1:26:52 PM EDT

[#6]

Zebra F-701 on Amazon for $5.18, + A Fisher Space pen cartridge for $7.39.

I also like the classic Parker Jotter

Posted: 3/4/2014 1:50:49 PM EDT

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all this time and I had no idea there was such a thing. It seems like someone took, "the pen is mightier than the sword," a little too far, but if it floats you're boat, more power to you. I like the fine point Sharpie pens myself.

Posted: 3/4/2014 1:51:49 PM EDT

[#8]

Zebra F402

Posted: 3/4/2014 1:52:49 PM EDT

[#9]

Fisher Space Pen. Lots of options, great pens. Benchmade makes some nice pens that take Fisher cartridges, but they start at $100.

Posted: 3/4/2014 1:54:51 PM EDT

[#10]

G2's and Crosses

Posted: 3/4/2014 1:55:20 PM EDT

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I carry a Cross pen.

Its not tactical, but it does write well.

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Spray paint it babyshit brown. Then it'll be tactical.

Posted: 3/4/2014 1:55:52 PM EDT

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That makes 2 of us.

Posted: 3/4/2014 1:56:43 PM EDT

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This is what I have. Those Zebras are awesome.

Posted: 3/4/2014 1:57:13 PM EDT

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Posted: 3/4/2014 2:01:32 PM EDT

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Gerber Impromtu, made in the USA or the Fisher Police Pro.

Posted: 3/4/2014 2:06:17 PM EDT

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Yep, they're GREAT pens. Skilcraft, you can get 'em through amazon or right off skilcraft's site.

Posted: 3/4/2014 2:08:03 PM EDT

[#17]

All you need

Posted: 3/4/2014 2:12:02 PM EDT

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I at times carry my NRA .308 pen. I also bought the Wife one of these at SHOT from AmericanSnipers.org:

Posted: 3/4/2014 2:26:46 PM EDT

[#19]

This.

Schrade pen

Mine has flown all over the world with me.
I also carry it every day.

Posted: 3/4/2014 2:38:40 PM EDT

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I have a stainless Benchmade in my pocket currently and I rotate it with a titanium Benchmade. Little more than your requested budget but the pens DO write very nicely.

Posted: 3/4/2014 2:41:12 PM EDT

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I have the stainless one, too, but mine generally sits at my desk. They are HEAVY.

Posted: 3/4/2014 2:57:25 PM EDT

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Pilot G2 - got hooked on them a while back

Posted: 3/4/2014 3:01:19 PM EDT

[#23]

As said before Zebra pens are hard to beat for the price and they do not scream tactical scarry device

I have the F-701 and G-301 as my EDC pens

Posted: 3/4/2014 3:03:07 PM EDT

[#24]

And EDC pen?

Just don't say you "run" or "rock" it.

Posted: 3/4/2014 3:22:23 PM EDT

[#25]

I shit you not, this is the best pen I have ever bought.

http://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Center-Gravity-Retractable-Medium/dp/B00FR68R5C/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1393978864&sr=8-5&keywords=dr+grip+pens

Posted: 3/4/2014 3:27:38 PM EDT

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I have the stainless one, too, but mine generally sits at my desk. They are HEAVY.

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I have a stainless Benchmade in my pocket currently and I rotate it with a titanium Benchmade. Little more than your requested budget but the pens DO write very nicely.

I have the stainless one, too, but mine generally sits at my desk. They are HEAVY.

Yeah, started carrying the stainless today after 2 weeks of the titanium. Stainless actually sits lower in my pocket and is noticeably heavier. Not to much to keep me from carrying it though. It writes nicely. Noticed some galling when screwing/unscrewing the halves that wasn't there on Ti one. I love them both but prefer the Ti one.

Posted: 3/4/2014 3:29:49 PM EDT

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Here are a few that I like. They are all close to your money mark.

Surefire EWP-02
http://www.amazon.com/Surefire-Pen-Writing-Instrument-Black/dp/B001V2R14O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393979236&sr=8-1&keywords=Surefire+EWP-02

The Pen Project
http://www.schondsgn.com/collections/all

PHX Pen
http://www.bigidesign.com/welcome/phx-pen-2/

Titaner Ti
http://www.good-kit.com/titaner-titanium-tactical-pen-for-sale/

Here are a few of mine

Posted: 3/4/2014 3:29:53 PM EDT

[#28]

Zebra F-701 FTW

Posted: 3/4/2014 3:35:21 PM EDT

[#29]

Real operators use Juniors Bullet Pens . Proceeds are donated to vet groups also.

Posted: 3/4/2014 4:24:20 PM EDT

[#30]

Skilcraft B3...Aviators pen. Black ink, Red ink and .05 lead. Being the consummate government employed administrator, I often have to swap from lead to ink at a moments notice.
Solid construction, brass barrel. Same diameter as the outside of a 308 neck.
Amazon doesn't have them

Posted: 3/4/2014 4:25:43 PM EDT

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I've NEVER seen the need for a "tactical" pen

Posted: 3/4/2014 4:27:40 PM EDT

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also makes an excellent gun

Posted: 3/4/2014 4:30:30 PM EDT

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I've NEVER seen the need for a "tactical" pen

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And EDC pen?

Just don't say you "run" or "rock" it.

I've NEVER seen the need for a "tactical" pen

I have a ton of stuff that I don't 'need'.

Posted: 3/4/2014 4:30:46 PM EDT

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Yep, they're GREAT pens. Skilcraft, you can get 'em through amazon or right off skilcraft's site.

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Yep, they're GREAT pens. Skilcraft, you can get 'em through amazon or right off skilcraft's site.

I have always like the ones I got. Need some more now that I think about it......

Posted: 3/4/2014 4:39:56 PM EDT

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This.
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Schrade pen

Mine has flown all over the world with me.
I also carry it every day.

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Me too and it's made in TN.

Posted: 3/4/2014 5:14:11 PM EDT

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I've NEVER seen the need for a "tactical" pen

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And EDC pen?

Just don't say you "run" or "rock" it.

I've NEVER seen the need for a "tactical" pen

I've never seen the need for a firearm. Doesn't mean I shouldn't stop carrying one does it?

Honestly, I'm being semi facetious but I LIKE that tactical pen. It writes well, looks professional and might serve to help when I'm unarmed... Who knows?... At a minimum I believe it would be an effective glassbreaker. The knives I carry daily rotate, some have glassbreakers, some don't. I also carry automatic knives, bet you don't have a "need" for them either. Current carry knife is an auto Adamas with no glassbreaker. Is it OK with you if I carry my tactical pen? PLEASE sir...

Posted: 3/4/2014 7:18:26 PM EDT

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I've never seen the need for a firearm. Doesn't mean I shouldn't stop carrying one does it?

Honestly, I'm being semi facetious but I LIKE that tactical pen. It writes well, looks professional and might serve to help when I'm unarmed... Who knows?... At a minimum I believe it would be an effective glassbreaker. The knives I carry daily rotate, some have glassbreakers, some don't. I also carry automatic knives, bet you don't have a "need" for them either. Current carry knife is an auto Adamas with no glassbreaker. Is it OK with you if I carry my tactical pen? PLEASE sir...

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And EDC pen?

Just don't say you "run" or "rock" it.

I've NEVER seen the need for a "tactical" pen

I've never seen the need for a firearm. Doesn't mean I shouldn't stop carrying one does it?

Honestly, I'm being semi facetious but I LIKE that tactical pen. It writes well, looks professional and might serve to help when I'm unarmed... Who knows?... At a minimum I believe it would be an effective glassbreaker. The knives I carry daily rotate, some have glassbreakers, some don't. I also carry automatic knives, bet you don't have a "need" for them either. Current carry knife is an auto Adamas with no glassbreaker. Is it OK with you if I carry my tactical pen? PLEASE sir...

Posted: 3/4/2014 7:23:09 PM EDT

[#38]

Mont blanc refill stuffed in a nice g2 pen.

Posted: 3/4/2014 8:03:12 PM EDT

[#39]

Free!

Posted: 3/4/2014 8:18:58 PM EDT

[#40]

I have a Rite in the Rain pen (practically the fisher space pen) and I prefer this over it:

http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Mate-Retractable-Ballpoint-1781490/dp/B004U9TECW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393996698&sr=8-1&keywords=Ink+Joy+300+rt

Posted: 3/4/2014 8:32:35 PM EDT

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Big Idea Designs.

Solid Titanium pen $75.00

Solid Aluminum pen $59.00

Both a little more than you want to spend, but great utilitarian pens that use most commonly available refills.

Posted: 3/4/2014 8:34:21 PM EDT

[#42]

http://www.spacepen.com/bullet.aspx

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Posted: 3/4/2014 8:39:48 PM EDT

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Posted: 3/4/2014 8:51:06 PM EDT

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My pen doesn't need to be tactical. I will very likely never include it in any tactic for anything, ever. So I usually carry one made by this guy: http://www.markspens.com/wood%20pens.htm He's a hell of a nice guy and makes a really nice pen.