This is my first tactical pen. It did not come with instructions. Am I suppose to disassemble completely to use the inside to write?
1442509
the pen has a cap that sits over the writing tip out of the box. Pull NOT screw off the lid. if you unscrew it it will be just the ink cartridge. the cap can then be placed over the window punch tip.
1442510
Dawn, you made a good choice. I am able to travel internationally and domestically with mine and have never had a problem in security. No disassembling is required - the tip portion is a very tight fit however. Simply pull away the non-pen tip section to expose the pen tip and reverse the cap/clip section. Best, Tony
1442511
No I though the same when I fist got it. It works better in time. It's tight at fist. Just grab it with a good grip and pull it apart. Wiggle it a bit and it will pull intwo. Do not twist it it will come apart. That's not how it works. I love the one I have.
1442512
The side with the clip, opposite of the point, is a cap that pulls straight off. The first few times it will be tight; however, it will lossen eventually.
1658375
unscrew the body of the pen; take the whole nib assembly out. Then pull the converter straight out. It will require some force, but the converter will slide out. You can then put the cartridge in its place.
291152
Hi Lulu! As you can see in the main/first image on the listing, the metal barrel screws off the pen and the tip is then able to be removed, which would also be where you place a new one on and then screw the barrel back in place. If there's anything else, just let me know. I can be contacted directly via this link:
58234
No, just push it into the opening as indicated. Make sure to "prime" the pen.
2095999
Grasp the bottom1/3 of the pen. Hold top 2/3. You will need strong fingers to unscrew into 2 parts. Luckily the bottom 1/3 is rubberized for a good grip. Don' t like them for doing crosswords-- going back to my old standard--Paper Mate Erasermate. I threw my refills away so i wouldn't be tempted.
2045414
I asked this same question of Schrade two months ago: "nowhere", was the answer; Schrade does not stock spare parts for this excellent pen, which is most annoying (my own tip is still in place, but the rubber is quite thin and will not last forever). You have hit on a significant flaw in this terrific stylus pen--Schrade should offer its customers the means to service the thing.
1620072
You have to unscrew the pen, and insert the cartridge in the little hole. Put some pressure on it but make sure that you don't break the nib when you are putting it in.
1323416
You need to get a jar of ink, then you take the chamber out of the pen, to do so you unscrew the nib from the body, then simply pull the chamber out of the nib. Then twist the top of the chamber until the black twisty part is all the way down the hollow part of the chamber. Then dip it in the ink and untwist, this will fill it with ink. Before replacing the chamber in the nib flush the nib with water. Insert the chamber and begin writing. It will take a few strokes to begin ink glow. And ink will be watered down at first.
173966
I really don't know. I suggest contacting a reputable pen repair shop (e.g., Fahrney's in D.C.) who will be able to assist you both with the advice and, eventually, repairs.
1603121
There is a grooved cut-out on the pencil body which sits under the clip part of the pencil. If you pull straight up on the colored top the two pieces should separate and then you drop the leads into the little lead holder thing inside, put the two pieces back together and you are ready to roll! (or should I say, 'write' :-) )
128929
I ordered the Jinhao ink cartridges for this pen. Unscrew the part of the pen that has the nib (the writing point). The narrow end of the ink cartridge is what goes toward the nib end. Push it on until the end is punctured, allowing the ink to flow freely. Screw the two pieces of the pen back together. It usually takes a minute for the ink to flow down into the nib, but once it does you are ready to write.
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.
2064611
I had the loose spring in my pen as well I just leave the spring in the bottom of the pen I'm not sure of the function but I just inked my pen and left the pen in the bottom and my pen writes good
1256733
Mine came in a box (which I immediately threw away because the pen went into my purse). That said, I did buy mine a while back. The top screws off to replace the ballpoint cartridge. The pen point extends with a twist of the top instead of a click.
526485
I had complained that it was false advertising that the holders arrived unattached to the stylus because the pictures showed them attached. There is a hole at the end of the pen. With a pair of small plyers, stretch open the metal ring on the holder & loop it thru the hole. Was not easy. Just one pen took me a good ten minutes. Hope this helps, Anne.:)
1255222
When I got mine I used it within days. It still had a bit of a delay in starting to write. You have to press down on the tip and wait a bit for it to get primed or at least mine did. I hope that is all yours needs too. I hope this helps.
1719511
There should be videos on YouTube for any question you have about the pen. Mine already came with a cartridge loaded.