When the adage “The pen is mightier than the sword” was first coined, it is safe to say the Bolt Action Tactical Pen was not in existence. If it had been, the phrase would’ve needed a small disclaimer. Basically, the Bolt Action Tactical Pen is what you’d get if said pen and said sword got it on and had a small child. Acting as both your writing mechanism and a self-defense tool, this pen is the one you’ll want clipped to your shirt after those late night meetings in Detroit’s outskirts (or possibly, you may want to consider a career change). Even if you’re not in need of a small weapon, the bolt action on the pen is awesome for all of us who fidget constantly in hour-long meetings or classes.
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