Do Kubotans and Tactical Pens Actually Work?

[@buckarue100]

I'm an 84 year old retired police lieutenant. Way back in 1962, when Catholic Churches in our city left the doors unlocked during the day time hours, a woman went in for a visit. A man, who apparently had been watching her routine, followed her into the church. He immediately attempted to sexually attack her. She had no marital arts training but out of pure instinct stabbed the attacker in the throat with a ball-point pen. He immediately released her and ran off.

[@Combatprofessor]

Thanks for sharing . When a googled “attacked with pen” it was amazing how many incidents there were. Thanks for your service and sharing your experience.

[@edi9892]

@@Combatprofessor at my school, there were multiple incidents alone. Teachers not intervening in case of constant bullying and a culture of sweeping under the rug caused it.

[@TonyM540]

You could say that he got the point.

[@oldtiger8181]

You have made one of the best videos on KZbin in regards to the Yarawa, Kubotan and Tactical pen as well as the certain smaller flashlights. There are a lot of guys out there that totally dismiss the Kubotan, but it's one of the most effective self defense tools out there. I was taught the Kubotan back in the early 1980s, after it was introduced in the 1970s and started to be taught to police departments, private security and martial arts schools. I've seen a lot of MMA channels out there that a bit over arrogant give the argument that people that have one of these self-defense pocket sticks don't know how to fight, but a few hits it the eyes, throat, groin and head that anyone can learn do, most of these guys would back down fast regardless of how much ground fighting they do.. Thats a fact.

[@Combatprofessor]

Thanks for watching. I know, the mma crowd especially seems to equate kubotan s with overweight pajama wearing chi masters. Sure there are some posers claiming they will magically replace training and that’s just not the case, but they are massive force multipliers. Period. It’s just common sense. They have been used across cultures for centuries on one shape or another. One of my favourite illustrations of this type of tool is an engraving that shows brass knuckles that have only a pinky ring with a spike to hammer fist with that are clearly being used just like a kubotan. You can see it here www.bridgemanimages.com/en/noartistknown/fist-fight-with-brass-knuckles-in-tyrol-historical-engraving-1888/nomedium/asset/5414334

[@oldtiger8181]

@@Combatprofessor You are Welcome, the other thing that a lot of MMA guys out there do not know (which is a good thing) is the Kubotan was not just taught with hand strikes, but upper grappling with wrist and arm locks / holds. If trained with a partner, the Kubotan can easily be used for ground fighting or the defense there of. I was taught how to use it both ways in the very early 1980s, and while I do like the tactical pen and the very old yarwara stick, the kubotan still is a great choice for self-defense. My 2 cents.

[@Combatprofessor]

@@oldtiger8181 absolutely.

[@daniel-lee888]

Great Post. The usual problem is people getting weapon fixated and thinking it's a magic talisman. But as you said a force multiplier with training is net positive. I have the cheap Zebra F-701 pen, but I prefer the 1 x AA battery lights (Nitecore MT1A) which fit my hand well and leave enough striking surface below the hammerfest, and compact.

[@annoyed707]

And just as importantly, you can write with a tactical pen. Memory is fallible, and information can save your life.

[@Gagosmith]

ALL u need is tactical paper! I have some in the toilet! :D

[@JohnnieGarner]

Great information! Hmmm! I need to get some tactical pens and flashlights.

[@alexblue6991]

A flash light always useful especially as I live in Scotland where everything is illegal for self defence

[@Combatprofessor]

Agreed. They’re fantastic .

[@UnaSerpiente]

Agreed, I find the flashlight is the best due to being, as you say, multipurpose and carryable anywhere

[@Combatprofessor]

I fully agree. Plus so many varieties to suit preferences and just handy

[@bridgetownforge4255]

Concise, logical and well-explained, as always. Thank you!

[@Combatprofessor]

Thanks for watching.

[@colindeer9657]

Thank you for sharing your experience and skills. I have tactical pens arriving in a few days for my wife and daughter to carry also one for myself. They are of the mid price range and check out okay. Much appreciated. Cheers Colin

[@Combatprofessor]

They’re a great tool . Rarely worth the money to go for the expensive ones

[@CanVultus]

Tactical pen to the groin sounds terrifying my man.

[@AceCorr]

That's already one of the non-lethal areas. Imagine stabbing a tactical pen or kubotan in the eyes.

[@Combatprofessor]

@AceCorr exactly.

[@CanVultus]

@@AceCorr most of the time that’s correct but then again depending on the tips length and sharpness, like a homemade tactical pen with an extended and sharpened tip to make a shank, and where you penetrate, it might not be non lethal. Did you know that a man can bleed to death in less than five minutes from a groin wound from the femoral artery?

[@viddyo]

I'd like to know about the image at the begining of the video, or at least the impliment being used.

[@Combatprofessor]

@@viddyo it’s an old European fist load-basically a kubotan with a pinky ring. It’s a variant of brass knuckles that was intended more for hammer fists than punching . Vulpes makes a polycarbonate variant with top finger ring www.vulpestraining.com/products/third-hand-edc-tool

[@chrishann2413]

Always appreciate your perspective and expertise Kevin. Thanks for what you share! Do you have a favored brand or tactical pen that you use that passes the airline security test? Some of the ones shown in a quick Amazon search seem quite obviously "weapon-like"

[@Combatprofessor]

www.amazon.ca/Boker-09BO097-Tactical-Tablet-Black/dp/B00N2802CI/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=tactical+pen+boker&qid=1625857037&sr=8-7

[@Combatprofessor]

I like the feel of the smoother sleeker boker pens

[@chrishann2413]

@@Combatprofessor Much appreciated Kevin ... thx. Look forward to getting up to Montreal to one of your seminars once things open up more between Canada/US.

[@dr_manuel_graeber]

Kauft euch das von Klemens, das ist ein stabiles Teil!

[@davidkipiani1096]

I suggest replacing regular wooden or plastic yawaras with ones made of square metal pipes cut at a 45 degree angle on both ends, about 25 cm long so that they can work as hooks for catching and redirecting the limbs of your opponent. In the well-trained hands they are absolutely devastating, and cost nothing. Alternatively, you can use screwdriver(s) or chisel(s), which adds a powerful psychological effect. If you're good at boxing, having such items in your hands will make you really formidable, so always try to measure the force you are using. However, without training, these stuff won't help at all.

[@metrfulton9708]

You can make a yawar stick /palmstick with a broom stick , just in case

[@jeffreyhodes6388]

Anything and everything can be used as a weapon...defending yourself is not about the weapon it is about you getting safe any way you can...

[@Combatprofessor]

Agreed

[@bfjones1198]

7:47 RIP headphone users great video nonetheless

[@Combatprofessor]

Lol. Never trusted headphone users anyway.

[@VTPSTTU]

I've never had a true tactical pen. I knew a friend who had several of them confiscated by TSA. He eventually just bought a heavier pen that wasn't advertised as "tactical." People who support making these things illegal are fools or just evil. I like having a variety of flashlights. I just wish that the manufacturers would stop putting those stupid "strobe" functions on the flashlight. When I wake in the night and need to look for the source of a noise, I don't want my flashlight going into a strobe mode by surprise. If they had a pull-and-twist function for changing to strobe mode, that would be okay. As it is, they are just annoying as flashlights. In many cases, I'd rather have them without the beveling along the edges. The beveling might help in a fight, but the beveling mostly tears up pockets and makes them difficult to get out of pockets. Some of the beveled-edge flashlights are fine and even look cool.

[@Combatprofessor]

A strobe is hugely powerful against an assailant but many flashlights have counter intuitive controls . You definitely need to find one that feels instinctive to you . Agreed on the pen. Any solid metal pen can work. I like a simple sleek pen for travel.

[@VTPSTTU]

@@Combatprofessor I just don't like that when I go to investigate something, I suddenly have a blinking light. I want my first press to give me steady light. In most cases, I'm holding a firearm if I'm at home. I need to be able to aim and shoot steadily. For a travel light, maybe a strobe has more value.

[@Combatprofessor]

@@VTPSTTU absolutely. As a doorman it was super valuable. With a firearm you have other concerns . You have to find what works for you.

[@Markmygame]

@@VTPSTTU Hello insanely late reply here. But there are two flashlights from Nitecore that work well for your needs. The EDC 33 you can half press momentarily for a turbo tight beam and then full press momentarily for the turbo tight beam plus a big flood. Press fully in and left thumb like a regular flashlight turns on the regular mode, and half pressing while its on will cycle through different regular use light levels. One con is that the turbo gets really hot quickly compared to other lights turbo mode. Another is that the pocket clip and ribbed body starting tearing up my pocket after taking it out and putting it back often. It doesn't have a edged bevel like what you mentioned but for me it was similar issue. But I usually wear sweatpants so maybe if you wear jeans it won't be a factor but something to consider. They have a slightly bigger and brighter version called the EDC 35 but I don't have it so I cannot speak to it. The new one I switched to is the EDC 27 which I love bc its so much more convenient to use. Not as tight beam, which a con. But better pocket clip, its flat so it fits better in pocket with wallet, has screen to show battery and modes. But concerning the strobe function, it does have that when you full press momentarily but it has a static turbo mode with the same button when you momentarily half press. So I would take a look at the Nitecore EDC 27, 33, 35. Another decent brand is Goonbeam Assault flashlight. Very bright and tight beam but the con for regular carry is that it only has that one mode so in certain situations like finding a seat in a movie theater you cannot use that flashlight

[@Jaezxc69]

What flashlight do you carry? For flashlight you need to practice putting and removing your thumb in the switch, put it when you need to flash and blind, remove it when you are about to strike.

[@Combatprofessor]

I have a few surefire. Also a genesis . Those are the main ones these days

[@chuckhodges8647]

I know it works in the street! I’ve used it as security and civilian self defense. I continue to train with it and the cane. I don’t care how many so called experts don’t like them.

[@Combatprofessor]

Absolutely fully agree.

[@sevenof9652]

0:10 ? Alps? Tirol? Bavaria?

[@malachiantal2771]

looking 👀 model name his pen 🖋️ , for novel research , the Smack puppets .

[@Combatprofessor]

@@malachiantal2771 this pen is from Atomic Bear.

[@unknownsoldier399]

A big thick sharpie marker can serve as one too!!

[@Combatprofessor]

@@unknownsoldier399 absolutely

[@y.wirasmoyo]

If you good with knife, you must be good with ice pick, then kubotan is dull ice pick.

[@Combatprofessor]

Absolutely.

[@howardrichburg2398]

Stick pens are good too.

[@scw3017]

As you say it's a force multiplier buy you need to know how to integrate it into your fighting system.

[@Combatprofessor]

True of any weapon.

[@hughmanatee7657]

If you can’t fight without them, you can’t fight with them.

[@Combatprofessor]

@@hughmanatee7657 exactly

[@ericgautreaux1752]

Weapons are everywhere, if you have an imagination.

[@Picla_Peremohy]

Used to travel a lot for work. After 9-11 when flying opened back up I looked like a typical geek with either several Bic pens with different colored inks in the clear barrels or one of those solid multi colored pens with four inks in one barrel. Fortunately, I never had to use any when traveling. Now I carry the flashlight in my backpack always in an easily accessible pocket

[@williamcorreiagusmao9836]

Great!

[@Combatprofessor]

Thanks for watching

[@3Pillers]

👍

[@andrewp979]

I feel like flashlights are great, tactical pens are pretty okay, and kubotans are kind of pointless. Why carry a kubotan when you can carry a pen or light, that also works as a kubotan?

[@Combatprofessor]

I know what you mean. Kubotan are just a bit thicker and easier in the hand and if you don’t mind the size as a key chain, they’re pretty convenient and likely to be close at hand in a lot of situations. I use all three so I guess I’m paranoid lol

[@edi9892]

I haven't seen a single tactical pen that would make for a good pen. By that I mean that you can immediately write with it without having to unscrew it for 30s or being too thin for being comfortable for writing longer texts. Similarly, all LED flashlights I had become foggy and start overheating. It happens with expensive ones just as much as with cheap ones.

[@buckarue100]

Check out tuffwriter.com tactical pens. Expensive but high quality.

[@SonnyCrocket-p6h]

the answer depends upon the skill level of botn you and your opponent, the trustworthiness of the floor surface, whether or not the attacker is alone, has a weapon, if you are surprised, handicapped by a kid you have to carry, etc. In 5 seconds, I can eff you up so badly with just my kicks that you'll probably never walk again, so the pen would be "extra".

[@Combatprofessor]

That's true of everything, including a gun. The use of the tool is always limited by the skill of the practitioner. In the hands of a person with the right ability and mindset, it's a great force multiplier.

[@maxtiger7655]

Тактическая ручка очень хорошая вещь. Люди которые таким предметом неполучали, не осознают его серьёзность и мощь. Но конкретно данная ручка в видео из стали не удачная модель. ПО крайнее мере мне не понравилась не в плане ручки, ни в плане боевых назначений. Есть шанс откручивания и клипса наминает мне рукк

[@Combatprofessor]

I agree. That model is hard to hold. It was the only silver one I have and was just easier to see than my black ones.

[@whateveritwasitis]

@@Combatprofessor wait, so you speak russian now too?

[@Combatprofessor]

@@whateveritwasitis no google does

[@whateveritwasitis]

@@Combatprofessor o. well i still think your super cool :)

[@TheJoyfulEye]

ouch