There are other benefits to this decision, as well. For instance, the pen’s thick body supports a grenade-like machining pattern, which adds both grip and character to the tool. It also means the hybrid pocket-clip-bolt-action-deployment is as strong and sturdy as the rest of the pen.

Let me remind you that, along with being a solid tool for securing and deploying the pen, the bolt-action mechanism also makes a great fidget toy, which can help spark creativity and keep your hands busy.

But the writing utensil part of this device is really only the beginning …

Hands using a small black utility knife to cut open a sealed cardboard box on a wooden surface.
The MP1 also works as a cutting tool, allowing you to complete some of the most essential EDC tasks, like opening boxes.
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Multifunctional magic

On the one side, the MP1 is an outstanding writing utensil. On the other — quite literally — it’s a value-packed multi-tool.

Just beyond the pocket clip, the MP1 has a head that supports and secures a variety of interchangeable tool heads. And their functionality is pretty widely varied.