Got something cool? Non-shaving Acquisitions Thread

[Mark1966]

As the name implies, if it is not shave related - but still pretty cool - tell us about it here.

Pics even better!

 

[Ferret619]

I did indeed get something cool!
Steel Will mini intrigue
Nice little cheap D2 steel flipper, also has cool blue anodised stand-offs.

 

[Ferret619]

I also got a mix of titanium tactical pens in for review, should be fun.

 

[Ferret619]

Aforementioned rad blue stand offs

 

[UKSteve]

I also got a mix of titanium tactical pens in for review, should be fun.

I’m interested in what makes a pen ‘tactical’

 

[Mark1966]

I’m interested in what makes a pen ‘tactical’

You had to ask ...

 

[Rami]

I’m interested in what makes a pen ‘tactical’

Maybe it’s packed with explosives a la James Bond

 

[UKSteve]

You had to ask ...

I’m regretting it already. If it’s something ridiculous like it can be used as a weapon I’ll be sat saying “with a fucking pencil, who the fuck can do that” in a Russian accent all day.

 

[Rami]

http://gearmoose.com/the-10-best-tactical-pens/

And I quote
“A tactical pen, much like a tactical knife or an EDC Pen, is an often overlooked piece of everyday carry gear that could very well save your life one day,”


Maybe people get chased by zombie Accountants

 

[Ferret619]

No idea who considers them to actually be useful, however they typically are;
-Heavy (often too heavy)
-Pretty
-Offer a pointy tip of some description as a glass breaker.
-Almost invariably use a space pen refill.
-ideal for high speed, low drag operators such as myself.
I like pens so I agreed to take a look but the TWSBI Eco is my current favourite pen FWIW.

 

[Ferret619]

Pointy as described

 

[eggbert]

I did indeed get something cool!
Steel Will mini intrigue
Nice little cheap D2 steel flipper, also has cool blue anodised stand-offs.

Flipper? Like flick - which I thought was illegal? Well that's what customs said about one knife I tried to import anyway.

 

[58RW]

Flipper? Like flick - which I thought was illegal? Well that's what customs said about one knife I tried to import anyway.

Mine came through fine also but I did wonder as it will flick open pretty easily real good knife

 

[Ferret619]

Flipper? Like flick - which I thought was illegal? Well that's what customs said about one knife I tried to import anyway.

Nope, your flip knives like the balisong remain illegal I think (haven’t checked as im not coordinated enough to use em anyway) but the flipper is just a one hand open, Applying pressure to the flipper tab allows you to overcome the detent and the knife flys open totally unassisted.

 

[todras]

I’m interested in what makes a pen ‘tactical’

Mil Spec - can be used to pen a treatise, or put through someones throat while doing 'recco' in a silent take down I'm guessing.

 

[todras]

Nope, your flip knives like the balisong remain illegal I think (haven’t checked as im not coordinated enough to use em anyway) but the flipper is just a one hand open, Applying pressure to the flipper tab allows you to overcome the detent and the knife flys open totally unassisted.

Prohibited imports.

Exception if you have a letter from your state police commissioner for the specific article.

 

[Ferret619]

Prohibited imports.

Exception if you have a letter from your state police commissioner for the specific article.

And yet sold everywhere.
Unless you mean the balisong?

 

[58RW]

Im real real happy with mine functions and works awesome

 

[Ferret619]

Im real real happy with mine functions and works awesome

Thing I love about em is that they run on washers rather than bearings and the action is awesome!

 

[58RW]

Getting me stirred now to get another one hmmmm