Awesome Bolt Action

This twisty metal pen has a bolt-action retraction mechanism and a fidget spinner at the end of its barrel to help you make decisions. Flick the smooth-spinning wheel, and it’ll offer up answers: YES, NO, NOW, LATER, SKIP, ASK, or AGAIN. It’s made from 6061 aluminum alloy and accepts Pilot G2 pen refills. Available in a grey or black finish.

Ketalon Gear is touting the shockproof abilities of its overbuilt bolt-action pen, but it’s the grippy, grenade-inspired texture that has us sold. The 4″ long pen fits neatly in pockets or bag webbing and its aircraft-grade aluminum and stainless steel construction will last a lifetime. It accepts easy-to-find Lamy M22 refills.

Bastion’s deluxe writing instrument features a real carbon fiber tube wrapped around a stainless steel core. The G2 pen has a secure and reliable bolt-action mechanism, and its tip doubles as a glass breaker or self-defense tool. It comes in stainless or black finishes.

This compact bolt-action pen works in almost any weather or environment. Its pressurized ink cartridge won’t run, writes at any angle, and even functions underwater. Its plastic shell won’t corrode, and it’s small enough to carry without bulking up pockets. Sold in 2-packs in orange or black.

The Marksmith retractable permanent marker now comes in DLC-coated black titanium. It features a satisfying spring-loaded bolt action mechanism and takes a genuine Sharpie permanent ink refill that writes on virtually anything. Comes in matte and satin finishes.

The latest pen from Big Idea Design features a bolt-action mechanism packed into a super-slim profile. It has an easily adjustable internal mechanism that can hold more than 125 different refills without modification. It’s available in titanium, brass, copper, or zirconium with an optional titanium Damascus pocket clip.

Vital Carry’s latest pen doesn’t just have a single bolt-action mechanism, it has three of them. The pen can accept three individual D1 refills, so you can write in black, red, or blue simply by clicking the right bolt. The back ends of each bolt are color-coded for ease of identification. Available in a variety of metals.