Great pen, does everything it says it does and does it well.

Great pen, does everything it says it does and does it well.  Read Less

Very nice survival tool built in and its a ink pen.

Very nice survival tool built in and its a ink pen.  Read Less

It does not feel solid (the ink cartridge wiggles) and the striker does not come out without a tool (as said in other reviews).

It does not feel solid (the ink cartridge wiggles) and the striker does not come out without a tool (as said in other reviews).  Read Less

You strike as hard as possible in the corner of any car window and it will shatter.

You strike as hard as possible in the corner of any car window and it will shatter.  Read Less

65 for five of the private reserve -- from lanier pens -- as opposed to $5.

65 for five of the private reserve -- from lanier pens -- as opposed to $5.  Read Less

It's about twice as expensive, but as they say - you get what you pay for.

It's about twice as expensive, but as they say - you get what you pay for.  Read Less

Well, i'd say the "sealing" aspect of all the parts is something to be mindful of, when you toss it in your pack.

Well, i'd say the "sealing" aspect of all the parts is something to be mindful of, when you toss it in your pack.  Read Less

Summary:- with the right cartridge, this writes smooth and is comfortable for a "daily" use pen, for work or home or wherever- ...  Read More

Summary:- with the right cartridge, this writes smooth and is comfortable for a "daily" use pen, for work or home or wherever- the tools are real tools, meaning the whistle works, the ferro/striker will start a fire, and the breaker tip is rock solid- elements for defense are well designed, with the screw on cap and flat cap end for bracing in a grip hold- non-lethal appearance allows for covert carry, appears as an executive style screw cap writing instrument- quality design and quality materials give terrific value for the pricethis makes for an easy five stars, and, while i have not purchased other pens of this style, to directly compare, of everything i've read in terms of reviews, and video reviews i've watched as well, my opinion is that this schrade pen, especially at this price point, is the best choice for anyone considering a tool of this kind.  Read Less

I can't honestly find comparative reviews of what makes the two schmidt refills different, beyond a few references to private r...  Read More

I can't honestly find comparative reviews of what makes the two schmidt refills different, beyond a few references to private reserve cartridges being designed for a smoother flow of ink, however, the cost for the private reserve is actually less than the standard ($4.  Read Less

Either is superior to the cartridge that comes with the pen, however, in testing both of the schmidts, i found the "private res...  Read More

Either is superior to the cartridge that comes with the pen, however, in testing both of the schmidts, i found the "private reserve" to be superior to the non-private reserve.  Read Less

Please note that there are "standard" 635 refills, also by schmidt.

Please note that there are "standard" 635 refills, also by schmidt.  Read Less