How solid are the tip and barrel of the pen? Could I drive this through a skull?
1632109
I would think so pretty solid steel. And with the fine tip you pretty much have icepick.
1632110
I wouldn't know? maybe you need to go talk to someone about your built up anger issues and the need to ask a stupid question like that!
1187090
It is barrelled but cigar shaped? No. But then it has to be barrelled. Look funny if it were straight sided. It is a beautifully balanced pen. Highly recommend it.
417617
It doesn't write. It is useless as a pen. My came with the pen hole shut from the manufacture. Great for stabbing; not so great for writing of any kind.
1181736
This is a piercing weapon so the sides are not sharp but the tip is slightly dangerous. I imagine you could sharpen the tip but you would probably want a better quality rapier if self defense was your intention...
234759
I wouldn't write real heavy with this particular set because they are super fine metal tip almost like a needle and it will most likely bend. The 68's might be a bit better if you're worried about that. I use these for tiny spaces using a very light hand.
42601
The cap does not fit on the barrel. You leave the cap around your neck. The pen is rather short that way.
2187631
I wouldn't consider them sharp, the tips are rounded, perhaps like a large ball point pen.
1764551
It is sturdy and sharp enough if used as a weapon, it could do some serious damage. However, for cosplay purposes, the blade is completely dull, and not sharpened. It's metal, can still cut if you intend to. The tip is really sharp though. If you poke a bedsheet with it, it will probably rip it.
278072
Yes, depending on the hardness of the target and the velocity you get out of them. I launched them out of my benjamin trail np xl into a waterbottle and the heads were almost flat when captured. My air rifle is pretty powerful though, might not do that for lower powered rifles.
351748
Hi Justin! The pen barrel is roughly 1,5cm in diameter. If there's anything else, just let me know. I can be contacted directly via this link:
976626
Of what you can touch, 95% is metal. It is heavy. The most obvious exceptions are the grips (plastic, not wood). The barrel tip is also plastic (orange). Other than that, its all real "steal".
2184541
The exploding tip will be moderately loud. It won't be quite as loud as a handgun as it will burst before reaching full pressure, and be somewhat muffled by the target it strikes. It won't be quiet, though.
1919123
Yes. There is a plastic tube inside the metal body. The metal body is thinner than a .45 ACP casing. The pen body is definitely not solid stainless steel.
1671880
My pen was the same way. I just realized that the carbide tip is threaded as well as the hidden key. Just use a pair of pliers to tighten it down and it will be fine.
1120872
The tip is rounded so if your looking for a sharp point it doesn't have one. But from my own experience you should be able to draw and write with the stylus tip.
953318
Just put It into Pen cavity, narrow tip first.The pen will puncture cartridge. Carefully press firmly. Walah! You are done.
1061003
The ballpoint tip is retractable by a twist mechanism, similar to a Cross pen. I am kind of a 'pen junkie' who has a collection of very nice pens and I must say this Parker Sonnet exceeded my expectations. It is a smooth writing, well made and expensive looking pen. It is one of my favorites!