RICK HINDERER KNIVESInvestigator Pen

This is a very heavy pen that feels great in the hand. Writes very smoothly and the cap screws on and off on both sides so you won’t lose it. The rubber o ring that it comes with goes around the pen tip side so the cap snugs up when you are covering the pen. Highly recommend.

While some may complain that this pen is smallish in size, I have found it to be perfectly suited to my hand(s), and the heft is real like as in present but not obtrusive or obnoxious. Fisher space pen cartridge allows for smooth writing in almost every environment (not yet tested in -20 temps), and the machining reminds me of art-deco or steam punk type of designs. The threads are thick and the tip is threaded and interchangeable with other tips sold on Rick's site. This pen came with one rubber ring but you'll want to get at least one more. These supply the cap enough bite not to unscrew. I liked this pen enough to purchase the brass version and I'll be getting the titanium bronze colored one as well.

Looks like I might have been sent a return. Patina had already formed and top screw for clip had damage as if dropped. Luckily I was able to source a new screw rather than having to ship pen back. I guess I can live with the patina as it is copper and will turn anyway. Overall not the best experience.

Most bad reviews I see for this talk about how “this is not a tactical pen, it’s too small ONE STAR!” Well you should have read the discription. It’s perfect for me, it’s very rare that I have to cave in someone’s skull, yet very common that I need a small pen, this thing totally dissapears in my pocket and perfectly compliments my O-light s1 mini baton in copper as well. My only issuue with it is that I wish the pocket clip was a little more robust. It just looks weak but I haven’t bent it dispite the punishment I’ve put it through wearing thick pant material.

Hi, well made sturdy, solid but too small for everyday writing. Open, with the cap screwed on it is only 4.5" and only .36 inches at the center. An average stick pen is about 5.5" long. I'm going to write with this more than save damsels so I don't care for it. It's is solid and has a lot of weight. I don't have a postal scale but using a kitchen scale it came at 1.5 oz. So, solid well made but a poor pen due to it's size and I wear a large to medium size glove.

Its a very nice pen. Cool design and nice work. I wear large size gloves and find this pen fits in my hand just fine. It is a little small, but useable for sure, even as a weapon if needed. I added 8 #47 O-rings to the cut outs in the grip portion and other side of the body of the pen to add a bit more grip for getting it out of the pocket or writing. Also added #61 o-rings on either side where threads are for cap, this helps keep cap on. The pen shipped with one O-ring for cap, but I added another. Pricy, but nice. Want a hinderer knife really bad but could never spend that much money on a folding knife.

When I was selecting the #hindererinvestigator I read a few customer reviews, the biggest complaint was the length. Here's a side by side comparison with a #kubaton and the common place design for a #tacticalpen Yes it is short. The top cap area is flat for thumb placement. The war hammer is hefty with a strong point and no doubt have penetration ability. Tactical pens tend to not have a flat area or require the striking end to be same as pen, could result in damaging function. If you strike with the beveled end, the pocket clip will dig in your hand on impact.One flat surface is prudent. The Uzi tactical pen is similar in that way but as I mentioned the pen/strike area are one in same.A kubaton is not meant to be a full swing bludgeoning tool. It's a vital targets striking tool and pain compliance lever.So the Hinderer Investigator is plenty long as my hands aren't small. And the machine #copper is grippy.

Ahhh….Hinderer! This little jewel is an example of industrial art at its finest, that is designed and manufactured with the loving detail of a serious craftsman, who also produces some of the finest folding knives available. It is probably most appropriate for those with smallish to medium size hands, fitting both comfortably and securely. It writes exceptionally well and is convenient, while providing a defensive option, should things go badly. I personally see no need for additional O-Rings, unless you hold your pens in a death grip or wish to debase its very fine design.