[Pen/Pencil Review] UZI Tactical Glassbreaker Pen #7 – Gun Metal
I have some of the best people in my life… I really do. I couldn’t do most of what I do without their encouragement, support (and occasional enabling). This is one of those times. My Most Awesome Friends, John and Susan Husisian are just the best. At Fencon, they gave me this week’s pen (sorry it’s taken so long to get to it). This is a pen I’ve seen on various websites for years and have been intrigued by but never bought… The Tactical Glassbreaker Pen #7 by UZI. If you ever, ever doubt that a pen cannot also be a weapon – this one will not only take you on with Words, it’s ACTUALLY a weapon as well.
The UZI tactical pen looks like a textured, classic pen just on its own. This one is the Glassbreaker. The barrel is made from gun metal aircraft aluminum. It has a really sturdy pocket clip attached to the threaded glass breaker in the cap. The pen-like end is an aluminum point that will put a hole in just about anything. The cap posts securely on the tactical end revealing the writing tip. You can probably also use it as a sap or to weight a fist. It really is a weapon as well as a pen. Though I have to admit, I’ve not used the weapons aspect of this pen. I’ve not needed glass or a person broken.
The ball point ink comes in a standard (probably 1.00mm) Parker-style refill – but is also compatible with Fisher Space Pens (which I should do that conversion since I still have at least one Fisher refill). But the pen writes well. The ink is smooth. It’s long and heavy (aircraft aluminum, hello) and feels bit top heavy when the cap is posted. The pen when capped is about 6″ long and with the cap posted, it’s nearly 6.5″ long. The cap does snug up tightly and there are some ridges that can dig in.
But it’s a well-made, multi-functional instrument. It’s not cheap, but it’s not expensive for the quality (from what I’ve seen on line – mine was a gift and I’m not asking), the composition, and the fact it’s refillable. It’s also a great safety measure if you’re looking for personal safety device that’s easy to carry and not a blade or firearm.
The numbers:
1. How does it work? – 1 – It works like it’s supposed to. It’s a ballpoint pen that writes well, with dark, even ink. The defense element seems sturdy and ready to do its business
2. Grip and feel – 0.5 – It’s a very long barrel compared to many pens – especially with the cap posted. There are ridges that can dig in. And it does get top heavy.
3. Material – 1 – It is airplane quality aluminum – which makes it solid, not to heavy to write with – but like it can go distances.
4. Overall Design – 1 – I like it. It writes. It’s functional – in many ways. I feel pretty tough using it. It’s kinda just awesome
5. Price Point – 0.5 – It’s not cheap – but not expensive for a multi-function and the materials. It runs between $21 and $24 online. It is refillable. It is a weapon. That’s not a huge price, but it will be an investment.
That’s 4 of 5 bronze pencils.