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The Impromptu Tactical Pen from Gerber, with its glass-breaking steel tip, is one option for those who want to keep themselves safe."></div></div> <div class="as_button"><script type="IN/Share" data-counter="top"></script></div> <div class="as_button" id="reddit_button_rail"><script type="text/javascript">reddit_newwindow='1'</script></div> <div class="as_button" id="email_a_friend_rail"><span class="email_a_friend">Email</span></div> </div> <div id="hero_box" style="width: 530px;"> <a id="hero_link" href="/web/20131014075827/http://www.gizmag.com/impromptu-tactical-pen/29354/pictures"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20131014075827im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/impromptu-tactical-pen-4.jpg" title="The Impromptu Tactical Pen is designed for danger, as a pen suitable for the police and ar..." width="530" height="297" alt="The Impromptu Tactical Pen is designed for danger, as a pen suitable for the police and ar..."/></a> <div class="pic_caption"> <p>The Impromptu Tactical Pen is designed for danger, as a pen suitable for the police and armed forces</p> <a href="/web/20131014075827/http://www.gizmag.com/impromptu-tactical-pen/29354/pictures" id="gallery_link">Image Gallery</a> (5 images) </div> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div class="article_body"> <div id="top_unit"></div> <script type="text/javascript"><!-- var google_adnum = 0; adstage = '2'; google_ad_client = 'pub-1607124478120364'; google_ad_output = 'js'; google_ad_channel = '5541773889+8761738140+0956492480+'; google_max_num_ads = '4'; google_skip = google_adnum; google_feedback = 'on'; google_ad_type = 'text'; google_image_size = '300x250'; //--> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20131014075827js_/http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"></script> <p>While the chances of being caught up in a dangerous situation are thankfully low, having something about your person for such an eventuality isn't a bad idea. The Impromptu Tactical Pen from Gerber, with its glass-breaking steel tip, is one option for those who want to keep themselves safe. It is, as its name suggests, a simple writing implement with a hidden extra that could mean the difference between life and death.</p> <ul id="gallery_images"> <li><a href="/web/20131014075827/http://www.gizmag.com/impromptu-tactical-pen/29354/pictures#1" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20131014075827im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/impromptu-tactical-pen-0.png" title="Gerber's Impromptu Tactical Pen is made from machined steel, making it a strong writing im..." alt="Gerber's Impromptu Tactical Pen is made from machined steel, making it a strong writing im..."/></a></li> <li><a href="/web/20131014075827/http://www.gizmag.com/impromptu-tactical-pen/29354/pictures#2" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20131014075827im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/impromptu-tactical-pen.jpg" title="The Impromptu Tactical Pen can be used in all weather and even upside down" alt="The Impromptu Tactical Pen can be used in all weather and even upside down"/></a></li> <li><a href="/web/20131014075827/http://www.gizmag.com/impromptu-tactical-pen/29354/pictures#3" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20131014075827im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/impromptu-tactical-pen-2.jpg" title="Gerber claims that the integrated steel shard at its tip is capable of breaking glass." alt="Gerber claims that the integrated steel shard at its tip is capable of breaking glass."/></a></li> <li><a href="/web/20131014075827/http://www.gizmag.com/impromptu-tactical-pen/29354/pictures#4" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20131014075827im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/impromptu-tactical-pen-3.jpg" title="The Impromptu Tactical Pen can be used in all weather and even upside down" alt="The Impromptu Tactical Pen can be used in all weather and even upside down"/></a></li> <li id="view_all"><a href="/web/20131014075827/http://www.gizmag.com/impromptu-tactical-pen/29354/pictures" class="blue">View all<br/></a></li> </ul> <div class="clear_both"></div> <p>Gerber is more associated with producing knives than anything else, but now also produces multitools and survival kits, amongst other things. The Impromptu Tactical Pen fits into its existing catalog but still represents a new form factor for the company. Based on the idea that "the most important tool you have is whatever happens to be in your hand," the Impromptu Tactical Pen shows its true colors when danger strikes.</p> <p>The Impromptu Tactical Pen is, first and foremost, a writing implement. The hope has to be that you'll never have to use it for anything other than writing. On this score the Impromptu tactical pen delivers, with a body crafted from machined steel and a “rite-in-the-rain” (rite? really? – Ed) ballpoint pen cartridge that allows the user to write in all weathers, and upside down.</p> <div style="width: 529px; height: 352px; " class="article_img"><a href="/web/20131014075827/http://www.gizmag.com/impromptu-tactical-pen/29354/pictures#2" target="_blank"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20131014075827im_/http://images.gizmag.com/inline/impromptu-tactical-pen.jpg" width="529" alt="The Impromptu Tactical Pen can be used in all weather and even upside down"/></a></div> <p>The feature that sets this pen apart from regular ballpoints is the integrated steel shard in the pen’s tip which is capable of breaking glass. This means if you're trapped in a car within reach of the windshield you can smash your way out using nothing but your not-so-humble pen.</p> <p>Gerber's Impromptu Tactical Pen isn't alone in offering these extras, with the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20131014075827/http://www.gizmag.com/uzi-tactical-defender-pen/22829/" target="_blank">UZI Tactical Defender Pen</a> sporting similar features and a very similar design sensibility. The Gerber option can be purchased online or from authorized dealers, and has a MSRP of US$62.</p> <p>The video below shows the Gerber Impromptu Tactical pen from various angles.</p> <p>Source: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20131014075827/http://www.gerbergear.co.uk/Tactical/Gear/Tactical-Pen_31-001880" target="_blank">Gerber</a> via <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20131014075827/http://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/technology/tools/impromptu-tactical-pen-by-gerber/" target="_blank">Bless This Stuff</a></p> <!-- INTEL BANNER --> <div class="article_video"><iframe width="530" height="298" src="//web.archive.org/web/20131014075827if_/http://www.youtube.com/embed/PA1EySd8aY4?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> <!-- stumbleupon_recommended --> <!-- FM Content Well Zone Zone --> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20131014075827js_/http://static.fmpub.net/zone/7980"></script> <div id="bottom_unit"> <script type="text/javascript"><!-- adstage = '2'; google_ad_client = 'pub-1607124478120364'; google_ad_output = 'js'; google_ad_channel = '5541773889+7414841517'; google_max_num_ads = '1'; google_skip = google_adnum; google_feedback = 'on'; google_ad_type = 'text'; google_image_size = '300x250'; //--> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20131014075827js_/http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"></script> </div> </div> <span class="title share_bar">Share</span> <div id="article_share_bar" class="dotsontop share_bar"> <div class="as_button fb_as_button"><div class="fb-like" data-href="http://www.gizmag.com/impromptu-tactical-pen/29354/" data-send="false" data-layout="box_count" data-show-faces="false"></div><script type="text/javascript">_ga.trackFacebook();</script></div> <div class="as_button"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20131014075827/http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="vertical" data-via="gizmag">Tweet</a></div> <div class="as_button"><div class="g-plusone" data-size="tall" data-href="http://www.gizmag.com/impromptu-tactical-pen/29354/"></div></div> <div class="as_button"><iframe style="overflow: hidden; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; " src="https://web.archive.org/web/20131014075827if_/http://badge.stumbleupon.com/badge/embed/5/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gizmag.com%2Fimpromptu-tactical-pen%2F29354%2F" width="50" height="60" id="iframe-stmblpn-widget-2"></iframe></div> <div class="as_button"><div class="pin-it-button" data-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20131014075827oe_/http://www.gizmag.com/impromptu-tactical-pen/29354/" data-image="http://images.gizmag.com/hero/impromptu-tactical-pen-4.jpg" data-description="While the chances of being caught up in a dangerous situation are thankfully low, having something about your person for such an eventuality isn't a bad idea. 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For $62, I'm expecting more than just pretty anodized aluminum pen that is also a glass breaker. I mean, at least throw in a handcuff key or something. </p> <span class="name">sk8dad</span><br> <span class="date"> 11th October, 2013 @ 01:44 pm PDT</span> </div> <div id="comment-262321" class="a_comment"> <p>Aside from the steel nub that supposedly breaks glass "very easily" what makes this tactical? it really just looks like an expensive pen for nerdy kids and adult douchebags who think that anything labeled tactical will make them a bruce willis character. </p> <span class="name">lomez</span><br> <span class="date"> 11th October, 2013 @ 10:55 pm PDT</span> </div> <div id="comment-262459" class="a_comment"> <p>You can get a carbide tipped scribe to do the same job for less than 5 bucks. </p> <p></p> <p>[img]<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20131014075827/https://king-tool.com/storefront/images/medium/KES_MED.jpg[/img">https://king-tool.com/storefront/images/medium/KES_MED.jpg[/img</a>] </p> <span class="name">VoiceofReason</span><br> <span 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