[mattz357]

My greatest preference would be a titanium pen that is tactical (like the Hinderer), but I would also consider a titanium pen that isn't tactical, or a tactical pen made of something other than titanium. I know the Hinderer is nice, but I'm interested in seeing what else is out there. Thanks in advance for any info!!!

[hso]

I've handled the Timberline and it's very nice.

[james_bond]

http://www.mil-tac.com/index.html (look under tools top center, TDP (Tactical Defense Pen))

http://www.ee33.co.uk/uploads/images_products/666.jpg

they are AL not TI.

[mattz357]

James Bond, do you have any experience with those? They look pretty nice and I like that you don't have to screw the cap on the back end while you are writing. Thanks!

[james_bond]

I don't have one, (but have seen/handeled one at a gun show) they seam like a great litle tool. I prefer a fat bodied metal pen or a hand made wood pen that is also a little on the thick side. You are more likley to stay under the radar, but still could use it to defend your self.

[mattz357]

hso, I just found the Timberline Tactical Pen. That looks awesome too. What did you like about it when you handled it? Thanks!

[hso]

Substantial and comfortable to use as a pen. It is slightly larger than the TDP and fills the hand a bit better. The ink is a German analog to the Fischer Space Pen (I've never had a jot of trouble from my Bullets while I've had nothing but trouble out of my Millennium leaking). It will put a serious dent into plywood. I like being able to thumb cap the cap.

[mattz357]

I looked but didn't see any info on what refill it actually takes. Do you know the name of it? Does the manufacturer have a website, or can you only find this at "outlets"? Thanks!

[cnorman18]

Cold Steel markets a pen called the Sharkie at $5.99. It looks like a Sharpie on steroids and it's made of some kind of super-hard plastic they call Grivory.

http://www.coldsteel.com/91sp.html

[hso]

The CS is a big ugly thing that I'd be amazed that anyone would want to actually carry. I handled the proto at Blade. It fills the hand, but just won't carry in a pocket easily enough to have with you when you need it.

[CWL]

I've beaten a few trees with various sized sharpies and have not had any shatter on me. Don't think it's necessary to spend $5.99 on CS pens.

[p35]

Rotring makes several pens that would fit the bill. They are designed as pens, not ast hidden weapons, but hell for solid.

[JTW Jr.]

Rotring would work as p35 mentioned ,

I also carry a Lamy Swift , as it is a pen with heft :)
http://www.pencity.com/Lamy/images/SwiftRBPaladium.jpg

One of the Elishewitz designed Mil-Tac pens is on my want list. :)

Tom Anderson also made some nice Titanium pens , not sure if he is still making them.