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Lol-x · 22 December 2010, 09:26 PM

Although I have no knowledge if the Army uses this pen it is licensed by the U.S. Army.

After looking at all the depressing grey and black steel tactical pens, I came across this one and it looked well balanced without looking too aggressive/offensive.

Importantly it has the facility to screw the cap onto the opposite end when in use. It is made from 6061 Aluminium and takes Fisher Space Pen refills (and possibly Parker too).

Anyway at $23 I thought it was a pretty good deal so I'm now awaiting delivery.

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buz-lh · 22 December 2010, 10:26 PM

That looks pretty cool Steve, just don't drop it in the grass, you may never find it.

Lol-x · 22 December 2010, 11:21 PM

Thanks Buz, we'll see how good it is when it arrives.

Note to self: Don't walk on the grass

Numismatist · 22 December 2010, 11:43 PM

Interesting, the camo looks first Gulf War-like but the all black clip clashes with the camo look. I've never seen it anywhere. I wonder if the other branches have one like it?

BigMac53 · 22 December 2010, 11:54 PM

That is a pretty cool looking pen, even cooler that it's liscensed by the Army. I was on Amazon the other day looking at tactical pens, lots of interesting stuff out there!

Skullring · 23 December 2010, 01:17 AM

Nice pen Stevo.

Here is a pretty interesting story about the low-tech Skilcraft that the US government including all the branches of the military use.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...041701297.html

Blind workers assemble the pens in factories in Wisconsin and North Carolina under the brand name Skilcraft as part of a 72-year-old legislative mandate. The original 16-page specifications for the pen are still in force: It must be able to write continuously for a mile and in temperatures up to 160 degrees and down to 40 degrees below zero.

dddrees · 23 December 2010, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skullring

Nice pen Stevo.

Here is a pretty interesting story about the low-tech Skilcraft that the US government including all the branches of the military use.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...041701297.html

Blind workers assemble the pens in factories in Wisconsin and North Carolina under the brand name Skilcraft as part of a 72-year-old legislative mandate. The original 16-page specifications for the pen are still in force: It must be able to write continuously for a mile and in temperatures up to 160 degrees and down to 40 degrees below zero.

Being retired military myself I enjoyed reading this article. Thanks for sharing.

Lion · 25 December 2010, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skullring

Nice pen Stevo.

Here is a pretty interesting story about the low-tech Skilcraft that the US government including all the branches of the military use.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...041701297.html

Blind workers assemble the pens in factories in Wisconsin and North Carolina under the brand name Skilcraft as part of a 72-year-old legislative mandate. The original 16-page specifications for the pen are still in force: It must be able to write continuously for a mile and in temperatures up to 160 degrees and down to 40 degrees below zero.

Phillip, I enjoyed the story and it would be fun to own a pice of history!!!

Skullring · 13 January 2011, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

Phillip, I enjoyed the story and it would be fun to own a pice of history!!!

I used to have some from my time in the Army in the 90's. I am sure if I could find one even 20 years later it would start writing after a couple of scribbles.

If I can find one I will send it to you.

Great looking pen Stevo glad you are happy with it.

Lion · 13 January 2011, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skullring

I used to have some from my time in the Army in the 90's. I am sure if I could find one even 20 years later it would start writing after a couple of scribbles.

If I can find one I will send it to you.

Great looking pen Stevo glad you are happy with it.

Thanx Phillip...

TattooedGQ · 23 December 2010, 02:35 AM

If that thing didn't say US Army on it, I'd probably get one. Of course I always support out troops, but I don't like having service-labeled items since I'm not in any branch of the service.

DG123 · 23 December 2010, 04:59 AM

Agreed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TattooedGQ

If that thing didn't say US Army on it, I'd probably get one. Of course I always support out troops, but I don't like having service-labeled items since I'm not in any branch of the service.

Lol-x · 23 December 2010, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TattooedGQ

If that thing didn't say US Army on it, I'd probably get one. Of course I always support out troops, but I don't like having service-labeled items since I'm not in any branch of the service.

A black permanent marker will fix that in 5 seconds

Kokyuryoku · 23 December 2010, 02:42 AM

Very cool pen Stevo

Looking forward to a review and some pics.

Michael M. · 23 December 2010, 11:15 AM

Cool pen!!!!!!!

Lion · 25 December 2010, 11:18 AM

Steve, let us know what you think of your pen once you get it!!!

Lol-x · 7 January 2011, 01:03 PM

Well guys I received this pen today and I've got to say it is:

EXCELLENT

The weight is fantastic, not heavy at all. The build quality is very well detailed, all aluminium with a great camo coating.

In the hand the pen feels really well balanced with or without the cap.

The cap screws beautifully onto both ends as required for writing or storage for a precision fit.

The grip is extremely comfortable and not too thick or thin, just perfect with precision cut grooves so your fingers will not slip.

The size allows the pen to fit comfortably in a top pocket.

The icing on the cake is the standand refill is a medium black which works fine, but (Fisher proprietary) replacement refills of the finest quality and range are available from Fisher Space Pens which takes the writing performance of the pen to another level again with the range of colours and thicknesses. The standard Fisher refill works with the plastic extension which comes with each refill and fits on the rear end of the refill.

As I have said in another thread Fisher makes uniquely outstanding ballpoint refills that are IMHO the best ballpoint refills on the market today.

Excellent buy and my No. 1 choice for a tactical style pen.

DCgator · 7 January 2011, 01:26 PM

I retired from the the US Army. I love that pen. Mind sharing where one could order a copy? Thanks.

Lion · 7 January 2011, 01:54 PM

Steve, thanx for the review and enjoy your new pen!!!

Lol-x · 7 January 2011, 02:15 PM

This seller is the cheapest on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/US-Army-Military...#ht_1982wt_901
If you go to the first post of this thread, you can see what appears to be 2 different colours.
I'm not sure if there are 2 different colours or if it is just lighting.
Anyway the colour of mine more closely resembles the colour in the second (bottom) photograph in the first post of this thread.

figbo · 7 January 2011, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

This seller is the cheapest on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/US-Army-Military...#ht_1982wt_901
If you go to the first post of this thread, you can see what appears to be 2 different colours.
I'm not sure if there are 2 different colours or if it is just lighting.
Anyway the colour of mine more closely resembles the colour in the second (bottom) photograph in the first post of this thread.

Thanks,Steve!I'm going to get me one of this!

figbo · 8 January 2011, 02:22 AM

Just ordered a Schrade brown Marpat camo one!

cr6man · 13 January 2011, 09:57 AM

Wonder if they have a Marine version for this'ol Jarhead?....Solid 6061 that hes Got to feel good in the hand!

Lol-x · 13 January 2011, 10:33 AM

In the first post there appear to be two colours.

What colour would you call the first photo?
Is the second colour tan?
I can't work this out.

Lol-x · 13 January 2011, 10:33 AM

In the first post there appear to be two colours.

What colour would you call the first photo?
Is the second colour tan?
I can't work this out.

Ed Rooney · 14 January 2011, 12:33 AM

Typical Army pen is that black retractable ball-point, just like the rest of the gov't.

22 December 2010, 09:26 PM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	U.S. Army very cool pen!!!! Although I have no knowledge if the Army uses this pen it is licensed by the U.S. Army. After looking at all the depressing grey and black steel tactical pens, I came across this one and it looked well balanced without looking too aggressive/offensive. Importantly it has the facility to screw the cap onto the opposite end when in use. It is made from 6061 Aluminium and takes Fisher Space Pen refills (and possibly Parker too). Anyway at $23 I thought it was a pretty good deal so I'm now awaiting delivery. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

22 December 2010, 10:26 PM	#2
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	That looks pretty cool Steve, just don't drop it in the grass, you may never find it. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

22 December 2010, 11:21 PM	#3
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Thanks Buz, we'll see how good it is when it arrives. Note to self: Don't walk on the grass __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

22 December 2010, 11:43 PM	#4
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Interesting, the camo looks first Gulf War-like but the all black clip clashes with the camo look. I've never seen it anywhere. I wonder if the other branches have one like it? __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

23 December 2010, 01:17 AM	#6
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	Nice pen Stevo. Here is a pretty interesting story about the low-tech Skilcraft that the US government including all the branches of the military use. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...041701297.html Blind workers assemble the pens in factories in Wisconsin and North Carolina under the brand name Skilcraft as part of a 72-year-old legislative mandate. The original 16-page specifications for the pen are still in force: It must be able to write continuously for a mile and in temperatures up to 160 degrees and down to 40 degrees below zero. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

22 December 2010, 11:54 PM	#5
BigMac53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: CT Posts: 729	That is a pretty cool looking pen, even cooler that it's liscensed by the Army. I was on Amazon the other day looking at tactical pens, lots of interesting stuff out there!

23 December 2010, 02:35 AM	#11
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	If that thing didn't say US Army on it, I'd probably get one. Of course I always support out troops, but I don't like having service-labeled items since I'm not in any branch of the service. __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

23 December 2010, 02:42 AM	#14
Kokyuryoku "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Rye Location: Japan Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,156	Very cool pen Stevo Looking forward to a review and some pics. __________________ 'The Way of a Warrior is based on humanity, love, and sincerity; the heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship. Emphasis on the physical aspects of warriorship is futile, for the power of the body is always limited'*- Morihei Ueshiba -* Omega 3570.50 (77mil) Rolex 16610 (V) Rolex 1601 (1966) Seiko BM

23 December 2010, 11:15 AM	#15
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Cool pen!!!!!!!

25 December 2010, 11:18 AM	#16
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Steve, let us know what you think of your pen once you get it!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

7 January 2011, 01:03 PM	#17
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Well guys I received this pen today and I've got to say it is: EXCELLENT The weight is fantastic, not heavy at all. The build quality is very well detailed, all aluminium with a great camo coating. In the hand the pen feels really well balanced with or without the cap. The cap screws beautifully onto both ends as required for writing or storage for a precision fit. The grip is extremely comfortable and not too thick or thin, just perfect with precision cut grooves so your fingers will not slip. The size allows the pen to fit comfortably in a top pocket. The icing on the cake is the standand refill is a medium black which works fine, but (Fisher proprietary) replacement refills of the finest quality and range are available from Fisher Space Pens which takes the writing performance of the pen to another level again with the range of colours and thicknesses. The standard Fisher refill works with the plastic extension which comes with each refill and fits on the rear end of the refill. As I have said in another thread Fisher makes uniquely outstanding ballpoint refills that are IMHO the best ballpoint refills on the market today. Excellent buy and my No. 1 choice for a tactical style pen. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

7 January 2011, 01:26 PM	#18
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I retired from the the US Army. I love that pen. Mind sharing where one could order a copy? Thanks.

7 January 2011, 01:54 PM	#19
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Steve, thanx for the review and enjoy your new pen!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

7 January 2011, 02:15 PM	#20
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	This seller is the cheapest on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/US-Army-Military...#ht_1982wt_901 If you go to the first post of this thread, you can see what appears to be 2 different colours. I'm not sure if there are 2 different colours or if it is just lighting. Anyway the colour of mine more closely resembles the colour in the second (bottom) photograph in the first post of this thread. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

8 January 2011, 02:22 AM	#22
figbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: El Raf-O Location: florida Watch: tt GMT2c,Omega Posts: 19,687	Just ordered a Schrade brown Marpat camo one! __________________ member # 9862 Best bartender in the world!! Last of the Bastid Tossers p club member #9

13 January 2011, 09:57 AM	#23
cr6man Banned Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: harry Location: left coast Watch: mickey mouse Posts: 490	Wonder if they have a Marine version for this'ol Jarhead?....Solid 6061 that hes Got to feel good in the hand!

13 January 2011, 10:33 AM	#24
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	In the first post there appear to be two colours. What colour would you call the first photo? Is the second colour tan? I can't work this out. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

14 January 2011, 12:33 AM	#26
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Typical Army pen is that black retractable ball-point, just like the rest of the gov't.

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