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Hair Type All
Color Tactical Black
Age Range (Description) Adult
Material Stainless Steel

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  • ✅ CREATIVE: Four (4) in each pack, hair clip multi tools for unpredictable lifestyles. Always on-hand.
  • ✅ UTILITARIAN: Opens boxes with the shard-style tip, tightens glasses with the mini screwdriver, saws through zip ties... Our creative fans keep finding ways
  • ✅ BACKUPS: Barrettes come in pack of 4, lasting through tons of rugged missions. Crafted from type #201 stainless steel this non-magnetic metal operates even in cold weather conditions
  • ✅ OVERCOME: MacGyver multitool. Safely keeps thick or thin hair in place. Securely pin down kippahs & yarmulkes.
  • ✅ EPIC GIFT: Designed for always-prepared urban warriors, used by military veterans and Israel Defense Forces soldiers, every day carry (EDC) women, travelers (TSA tested), hikers, hunters, campers, & adventurers.
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Product Description

Over 1200% funded on Kickstarter: Revolutionizing the hair clip.

Utilitarian raptor claw tip, serrated edge, wire-stripper, screwdriver, & more.

Safe on hair. TSA tested.

The ultimate tactical hair clip for unpredictable lifestyles.

  • SPECS: Built within Tacticlip is...
    • Shard-style pointed tip (raptor claw)
    • Serrated edge (not-a-razor & safe on hair)
    • Wire stripper
    • Key chain hole
    • Wick holder
    • Mini screwdriver
    • Keychain loop
    • Ruler, both metric and imperial
    • Newly improved laser engraved markings, will not wear
    • Newly improved type #201 stainless steel, optimal in cold weather conditions
    • Newly improved electro vacuum plated, highly durable, anti-scratch finish
  • HAIR IS KEPT CONTROLLED: The barrette easily snaps into place
  • POINTY TIP, NO SHARPENED EDGE: Designed to be TSA security friendly
  • VERSATILE: The ultimate every day carry (EDC) multi-tool
  • COMFORTABLE & LIGHTWEIGHT: Clip & forget... until you need it

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Over 1200% funded on Kickstarter

DESIGN: Tacticlip pulls the best design elements from the leading keychain multi-tools

TESTED WORLDWIDE: This minimalist, stainless steel covert tool has been used along the river banks of Kathmandu to the war-torn beaches of Sierra Leone

Multi-tool, hair hair, tacticlip, edc, knife,

Improve / Overcome / Adapt

Comfortable & quickly deployable.

Our patent pending design takes the cheap 'multi-tool' hair clips and integrates a raptor-claw-style point, full-length serrated edge, file, wick holder, wire stripper, mini-screwdriver, and ruler.

This hair clip is for anyone who values that extra level of minimalist preparedness.

The stainless steel Tacticlip doesn't rely on pockets, purses, wallets, or tool belts.

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The Next Level Hair Clip

  • SAFE ON HAIR: Does not cut hair
  • TSA FRIENDLY: No razor edges
  • THICK HAIR: Holds thick hair in place
  • JEWISH HERITAGE USE: Perfect for yarmulke and kippah
  • STAINLESS STEEL: Always improving, our current Tacticlips are 100% immune to rust and highly durable
  • ELECTRO-VACUUM PLATED FINISH: The black finish no longer scratches and is ready for anything the urban (or battlefield) warrior can throw at it
  • LASER ENGRAVED: The markings are meticulously laser engraved, meaning they'll never wear off
  • NOT A TOY: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF UNDER-AGE CHILDREN. SMALL PARTS, CHOKING, AND SHARP POINT HAZARD FOR CHILDREN.

The minimalist multi-tool that needs no pockets

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Innovative Applications

  • The Tacticlip multi-tool is limited only by your imagination.
  • Our field testers have thought up the most creative ways of using the Tacticlip, including magnetizing it and floating it on a leaf on water to serve as a compass.

Stress Tested

  • "If there's no wear and tear on your EDC tools... then question if they're really necessary."
  • It is the highest honor when we receive word that our Tacticlips get used and worn. This is a badge of honor.
  • Send us a message, and we'll gladly replace any worn Tacticlips, no charge.

Raptor Claw Tip

  • Our flagship function is the piercing tip that cuts through tape and tears into packages
  • Serrated edge saws through zip-ties
  • ...including many other functions

Minimalist & Lightweight

  • Perfect for ultra-lighters or minimalist EDC.
  • No pockets necessary.
  • Fits in your shirt pocket, beard, hair, bra-strap, or sock.

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Color Tactical Black Iridescent Cyberpunk Battlemallow Gray Tactical Black Tactical Black
Material Spring Steel Spring Steel Super Squishy Soft Cotton 100% Kevlar 100% Kevlar
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Special Feature Covert EDC Bold EDC Style High Capacity Joy Fire Resistant Fire Resistant
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Customers say

Customers like the quality, hold, appearance and ease of use of the hair clip. For example, they mention it's heavy duty, holds hair in place and is stylish. Some appreciate the ease of cleaning. That said, some complain about the durability, saying the paint chips off quickly. Opinions are mixed on sharpness.

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147 customers mention111 positive36 negative

Customers like the quality of the hair clip. They mention it's heavy duty, very useful, and amazing. They say it serves its purpose and is a great multi-task tool.

"Nice and heavy duty very useful for someone who has long thick curly hair and is worried about their kip ever falling...." Read more

"Love the clips...." Read more

"...The claw worked just fine until it encountered the strings, though it was awkward to wield, as the saw teeth poked into my hand as I tried to exert..." Read more

"...But I gave them a good once over. They have plenty of practical uses and one nice part to have in your hand if you are walking alone." Read more

40 customers mention34 positive6 negative

Customers like the hold of the hair clip. They say it holds their hair in place with no issue, holds their fine hair without slipping out, and stays in place all day. Some mention that the clips are sturdier and stay in their hair better. Overall, most are happy with the hold and functionality of the product.

"...I prefer these for a couple reasons. First, they hold more securely than the other product...." Read more

"...Finally something that actually holds my hair in place and doesn't bother me with the subtle slip into total failure. Even slept comfortably in them!..." Read more

"...CHANGER. They kept my hair in place ALL DAY and never snagged or pulled my hair. I move around a lot, and I’m a “hair toucher”...." Read more

"...It doesn't move. It doesn't give an inch. It pins down even the most rebellious strands and leaves me confident that the hair I put in place in..." Read more

23 customers mention23 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the hair clip. They mention that it looks good, is neat, and is fashionable. Some say that the design is nice in theory, but the quality is pretty poor. Overall, most are happy with the product's appearance.

"Nice and heavy duty very useful for someone who has long thick curly hair and is worried about their kip ever falling...." Read more

"...ORIGINAL REVIEW:Overall, these hair clips are an interesting design that I only thought would be worthwhile based on the reviews and the fact..." Read more

"...They are a neat idea, design is done well, measurements are accurate and feel like the metal is of good quality...." Read more

"...They look cool, if nothing else, but it feels like a little extra something when carrying isn't available or convenient." Read more

15 customers mention12 positive3 negative

Customers find the hair clip easy to use. They mention it's simple to have on them, convenient, and sturdy. Customers also say the clips are easy to put in their hair and hold the amount of hair they need.

"...I just take out the clips before I put on a hat now. They are so easy to put in that that is the easiest solution. Problem solved...." Read more

"I find these clips to be easier to put in my hair and get them to hold the amount of hair that I want than a "normal" clip...." Read more

"...my hair in place but also whenever I need to cut a box or string it’s easy and convenient to have a multipurpose tool to do the job." Read more

"...worked just fine until it encountered the strings, though it was awkward to wield, as the saw teeth poked into my hand as I tried to exert force..." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers like the safety of the hair clip. They mention it's handy in a self-defense or escape situation, has great hidden protection, and is clever. Some say that the clips are discreet enough for men to clip them to their shirts and are useful and cute.

"...Even though he won't use them in his hair. They're discreet enough men can clip them to their shirts. Love these! A great multi-task tool." Read more

"I loved these as soon as I saw them--useful, discreet, multi-functional, and sturdy!..." Read more

"...since i always keep my hair up anyway, and the clips can serve as a self defense aid...." Read more

"...Not only is it a functional tool, at your finger tips. It's great hidden protection. The sharp edge IS sharpppp!..." Read more

8 customers mention6 positive2 negative

Customers like the comfort of the hair clip. They say it's sturdy but comfortable, the metal is soft enough that the center piece is easy to bend into, and they didn't have a headache with them in.

"...Even slept comfortably in them! I also successfully cut paper with the raptor claw but haven't used all the tactical features...yet...." Read more

"...Best of all, I had no headache wirh them in. So, the price point and durability are awesome. Ease of use is a bit tricky at first...." Read more

"...As a hairclip, they are even comfortable!..." Read more

"...As a bonus, they’re comfortable too. I don’t even feel them when I have them on. They don’t pull or tangle hair & my hair is curly...." Read more

24 customers mention11 positive13 negative

Customers are mixed about the sharpness of the hair clip. Some mention that the sharp edge is sharpppp, and the claw point is sharp enough to cut with enough pressure. They also say that there are no sharp or rough areas like they've found on other clips like this. However, others say that it is sharp, and that it can be sharpened.

"I was worried they would be sharp. They can be sharpened and they are not obvious as a tool when in the hair." Read more

"...filed smooth on the underside before being painted, so it has a little sharp lip on it that pulls my hair when I try to reposition or remove the clip..." Read more

"...mini ruler in standard and metric, wick holder, wire stripping and serrated edges...." Read more

"Very sharp so be careful. Otherwise it can do exactly what it says. I live mine!!" Read more

29 customers mention3 positive26 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the hair clip. They mention that the paint chips off, peels off, and frays quickly. Some say that the finish starts peeling and the clips rust.

"...As other users have commented, the paint immediately chips off, especially in any area that moves slightly when it goes from being opened to closed...." Read more

"...used as you can see my last remaining clip pictured does have paint wear at the edges...." Read more

"...So while I still wear the clips even though they leave paint chips in my hair, I haven't decided if I will repaint them myself or use a magic marker..." Read more

"...The other thing is the black paint is starting to come off of one barrette, after 1 wear...." Read more

Cool concept, but alterations necessary
4 Stars
Cool concept, but alterations necessary
UPDATE: I’d been meaning to get around to updating my review, but I kept getting sidetracked—this should have actually been written a couple of months ago. I would like to state first and foremost that the manufacturers are incredibly nice! They saw my review and sent me two new packages of the black color, as well as two new packages of the color for blonde hair (even though I initially only bought one package of the black ones). Along with the new clips, I received a handwritten note thanking me for my feedback and apologizing for the flaking paint. What sweethearts! For customer service alone, I’m bumping my review from 3 to 4 stars. I still stand by my original review, but it’s so nice to know that this is a company that cares about the customers and is seeking ways to fix the problems people see. This company is doing it right, and it’s worth paying attention to in order to see what new versions or products they produce.ORIGINAL REVIEW:Overall, these hair clips are an interesting design that I only thought would be worthwhile based on the reviews and the fact that this was a kickstarter. It certainly has some cool elements to it, and if I can figure out the exact right way to alter it to serve it’s base function as a hair clip, then I think I’ll use them regularly.I’ll make a note here that for all my criticism, this is NOT a bad clip. I’ve bought far worse hair clips whose sole function was to hold hair, and I’ve lost far more hair to them than I ever anticipate losing to these clips. I simply use hair clips nearly every day of my life, and I need them to hold my bangs off my face while I work my labor intensive job, so I have high standards for any hair clip. These criticisms are intended to provide comparisons to hair clips that I’ve used for years without problems, so that the manufacturers might find solutions to the slight inconveniences in the Tacticlip.So, let’s dive into the review.First off, all pictures I have show three hair clips: the top is my standard Scunci brand hair clip that I use every day, the middle is the Tacticlip that I bent in the center intentionally, and the bottom is the Tacticlip as it was shipped to me. Both Tacticlips were worn for two days, and the center one was also used to open a box.HAIR CLIP FUNCTIONALITY:This is the biggest complaint I have with the product. As the side view of the clip shows, there is a massive gap in the center of the clip, as it bows extremely far away from the center piece. This means that the clip effectively pinches hair at the tip, but does nothing the hold itself in place anywhere else, sliding through the hair. The grommets do snag and rip out more hairs than my normal Scunci clip (about 2-4 strands versus my Scunci’s 0-2), and this problem is exacerbated by the fact that I constantly have to undo the Tacticlip and reposition it where it should be.This might be more desirable for someone with curly hair, but with my very straight, very Asian hair, it’s nothing but a pain (literally). Luckily, the metal is soft enough that the center piece is easy to bend into an approximation of the correct shape. While the clip itself is still a little too bowed, by crimping a peak into the center piece, the it can serve as a functional hair clip (I didn’t have to reposition it a single time throughout the day after crimping the clip).The saw blade edge never posed a problem for my hair, though the screwdriver point on the central piece does scratch my scalp unpleasantly—I may just end up removing that portion and filing it smooth if it continues to bother me.CONSTRUCTION:As other users have commented, the paint immediately chips off, especially in any area that moves slightly when it goes from being opened to closed. This is irritating, but not really much of a problem. Fortunately, the measurement marks do not come off, even when the black comes off all around them (visible on the bottom clip on the underside). My recommendation if you don’t want the black flakes in your hair: run your nail lightly over the clip’s front and back before use to remove the loose paint before wearing it (make sure to do this in both the open and closed position). You’ll be able to tell where the more problematic sections are, because they’ll slightly bubble up.The grommet is a problem in the construction, as it has no paint or other sealant to protect your hair from it. Some grommets may be more gapped than others and tear out your hair, so pay attention to your clips to see if there is one particular one that is more of a problem. I believe part of the reason for this is that the tip of the clip at the grommet is bulky and not tightly layered all the way around (measuring ~2.5mm thick as opposed to Scunci’s ~1.25mm thick).The thickness of the metal appears to be standard, and it holds its shape well. While I could bend the central piece without any tools, it was only possible because I intended it—so don’t worry about it bending by accident through standard use (I haven’t tested all the tool functionality to see if one of the uses might leave it prone to bending). Note: the 3 star on Sturdiness is factoring in both the metal and the paint. The paint failed, but the metal is fine.The flathead screwdriver on the tip of the central piece on one of my clips wasn’t filed smooth on the underside before being painted, so it has a little sharp lip on it that pulls my hair when I try to reposition or remove the clip. It’s something I didn’t even notice until I realized it was catching hair (not ripping, just snagging a little) consistently, and ran my nail lightly along the bottom of it. Easy to miss on manufacturing, but irritating to encounter on your hair clip—luckily, it’s an easy fix.TOOL FUNCTIONALITY:I’ve only tested the claw, saw, and ruler functionalities. For the claw and saw: the opponent was a cardboard box sealed with the tape with strings in it, with a shipping label sticker over a portion—a tough competitor to a small hair clip multitool. The claw worked just fine until it encountered the strings, though it was awkward to wield, as the saw teeth poked into my hand as I tried to exert force behind the tool. The saw worked quite easily through the tape and string, but was defeated by the addition of the shipping label. The curve in the tool meant that it was difficult to saw cleanly through the added obstruction, the claw point poked painfully into my hand as I again tried to exert force behind the tool, and ultimately, the thing profile of the clip made the entire tool poke into me pretty painfully. While I have no doubt that I could have opened the box with this clip eventually, it was painful, awkward, and slow enough that I just went and got my pocket knife. Had this box not been sealed with the string tape, but standard packing tape instead, I have no doubts that the Tacticlip would have functioned beautifully in opening it (the strings ultimately meant more force was necessary, as the clip intentionally doesn’t have a knife edge). This is no failure in the design, but rather in my application of the tool. The important takeaway here is that the claw portion should be used on tasks that won’t force you to grip the tool very hard, because there is no way to get a firm grip without digging the teeth into your hand.The rulers appear to be consistent with each other, and the millimeters appear to be accurate. However, the inches start by being 1/32” off at the 1/4” mark, ending at being 1/8” off at the 1” mark. This isn’t really a problem, in any case, as the curve to the clip limits the use you get from the rulers on this tool, anyway.FINAL THOUGHTS:Ultimately, it’s not as useful as I was hoping from the other reviews, but I still don’t regret my purchase. Lightly running a file along the underside of the clip, and crimping the central piece solve the main problems I have with it, and with those two alterations, I’ll put these clips in my regular rotation of hair clips. I expect a pretty similar lifespan compared to my Scuncis (meaning I’ll lose them before they ever actually fail me), though it remains to be seen if rust will be a problem with the paint coming off already.
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Love the clips. I’m trying to grow out my nails so having a clip that I can just take out of my hair to do things with that I would usually use my nails for is great. Love the 4 pack!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Cool concept, but alterations necessary
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2020
UPDATE: I’d been meaning to get around to updating my review, but I kept getting sidetracked—this should have actually been written a couple of months ago. I would like to state first and foremost that the manufacturers are incredibly nice! They saw my review and sent me two new packages of the black color, as well as two new packages of the color for blonde hair (even though I initially only bought one package of the black ones). Along with the new clips, I received a handwritten note thanking me for my feedback and apologizing for the flaking paint. What sweethearts! For customer service alone, I’m bumping my review from 3 to 4 stars. I still stand by my original review, but it’s so nice to know that this is a company that cares about the customers and is seeking ways to fix the problems people see. This company is doing it right, and it’s worth paying attention to in order to see what new versions or products they produce.

ORIGINAL REVIEW:
Overall, these hair clips are an interesting design that I only thought would be worthwhile based on the reviews and the fact that this was a kickstarter. It certainly has some cool elements to it, and if I can figure out the exact right way to alter it to serve it’s base function as a hair clip, then I think I’ll use them regularly.
I’ll make a note here that for all my criticism, this is NOT a bad clip. I’ve bought far worse hair clips whose sole function was to hold hair, and I’ve lost far more hair to them than I ever anticipate losing to these clips. I simply use hair clips nearly every day of my life, and I need them to hold my bangs off my face while I work my labor intensive job, so I have high standards for any hair clip. These criticisms are intended to provide comparisons to hair clips that I’ve used for years without problems, so that the manufacturers might find solutions to the slight inconveniences in the Tacticlip.

So, let’s dive into the review.

First off, all pictures I have show three hair clips: the top is my standard Scunci brand hair clip that I use every day, the middle is the Tacticlip that I bent in the center intentionally, and the bottom is the Tacticlip as it was shipped to me. Both Tacticlips were worn for two days, and the center one was also used to open a box.

HAIR CLIP FUNCTIONALITY:
This is the biggest complaint I have with the product. As the side view of the clip shows, there is a massive gap in the center of the clip, as it bows extremely far away from the center piece. This means that the clip effectively pinches hair at the tip, but does nothing the hold itself in place anywhere else, sliding through the hair. The grommets do snag and rip out more hairs than my normal Scunci clip (about 2-4 strands versus my Scunci’s 0-2), and this problem is exacerbated by the fact that I constantly have to undo the Tacticlip and reposition it where it should be.
This might be more desirable for someone with curly hair, but with my very straight, very Asian hair, it’s nothing but a pain (literally). Luckily, the metal is soft enough that the center piece is easy to bend into an approximation of the correct shape. While the clip itself is still a little too bowed, by crimping a peak into the center piece, the it can serve as a functional hair clip (I didn’t have to reposition it a single time throughout the day after crimping the clip).
The saw blade edge never posed a problem for my hair, though the screwdriver point on the central piece does scratch my scalp unpleasantly—I may just end up removing that portion and filing it smooth if it continues to bother me.

CONSTRUCTION:
As other users have commented, the paint immediately chips off, especially in any area that moves slightly when it goes from being opened to closed. This is irritating, but not really much of a problem. Fortunately, the measurement marks do not come off, even when the black comes off all around them (visible on the bottom clip on the underside). My recommendation if you don’t want the black flakes in your hair: run your nail lightly over the clip’s front and back before use to remove the loose paint before wearing it (make sure to do this in both the open and closed position). You’ll be able to tell where the more problematic sections are, because they’ll slightly bubble up.
The grommet is a problem in the construction, as it has no paint or other sealant to protect your hair from it. Some grommets may be more gapped than others and tear out your hair, so pay attention to your clips to see if there is one particular one that is more of a problem. I believe part of the reason for this is that the tip of the clip at the grommet is bulky and not tightly layered all the way around (measuring ~2.5mm thick as opposed to Scunci’s ~1.25mm thick).
The thickness of the metal appears to be standard, and it holds its shape well. While I could bend the central piece without any tools, it was only possible because I intended it—so don’t worry about it bending by accident through standard use (I haven’t tested all the tool functionality to see if one of the uses might leave it prone to bending). Note: the 3 star on Sturdiness is factoring in both the metal and the paint. The paint failed, but the metal is fine.
The flathead screwdriver on the tip of the central piece on one of my clips wasn’t filed smooth on the underside before being painted, so it has a little sharp lip on it that pulls my hair when I try to reposition or remove the clip. It’s something I didn’t even notice until I realized it was catching hair (not ripping, just snagging a little) consistently, and ran my nail lightly along the bottom of it. Easy to miss on manufacturing, but irritating to encounter on your hair clip—luckily, it’s an easy fix.

TOOL FUNCTIONALITY:
I’ve only tested the claw, saw, and ruler functionalities. For the claw and saw: the opponent was a cardboard box sealed with the tape with strings in it, with a shipping label sticker over a portion—a tough competitor to a small hair clip multitool. The claw worked just fine until it encountered the strings, though it was awkward to wield, as the saw teeth poked into my hand as I tried to exert force behind the tool. The saw worked quite easily through the tape and string, but was defeated by the addition of the shipping label. The curve in the tool meant that it was difficult to saw cleanly through the added obstruction, the claw point poked painfully into my hand as I again tried to exert force behind the tool, and ultimately, the thing profile of the clip made the entire tool poke into me pretty painfully. While I have no doubt that I could have opened the box with this clip eventually, it was painful, awkward, and slow enough that I just went and got my pocket knife. Had this box not been sealed with the string tape, but standard packing tape instead, I have no doubts that the Tacticlip would have functioned beautifully in opening it (the strings ultimately meant more force was necessary, as the clip intentionally doesn’t have a knife edge). This is no failure in the design, but rather in my application of the tool. The important takeaway here is that the claw portion should be used on tasks that won’t force you to grip the tool very hard, because there is no way to get a firm grip without digging the teeth into your hand.
The rulers appear to be consistent with each other, and the millimeters appear to be accurate. However, the inches start by being 1/32” off at the 1/4” mark, ending at being 1/8” off at the 1” mark. This isn’t really a problem, in any case, as the curve to the clip limits the use you get from the rulers on this tool, anyway.

FINAL THOUGHTS:
Ultimately, it’s not as useful as I was hoping from the other reviews, but I still don’t regret my purchase. Lightly running a file along the underside of the clip, and crimping the central piece solve the main problems I have with it, and with those two alterations, I’ll put these clips in my regular rotation of hair clips. I expect a pretty similar lifespan compared to my Scuncis (meaning I’ll lose them before they ever actually fail me), though it remains to be seen if rust will be a problem with the paint coming off already.
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