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I'm trying to prototype something called The Hacker Pen and wanted to get some community feedback. It's basically a nice heavy pen, with lock picks on the inside. It will also include a USB key with a digital penetration testing suite on it.

What are your thoughts?



Nice idea. Depending on where you sell this from you may want to check the laws about providing such a tool and if you need to verify anything about the customer before allowing a sale. For example in some parts of the USA one has to show proof of either being a licensed locksmith or a member of some law enforcemnt group.


Here's a good starting reference on the legality of owning lockpicks from state to state:

http://toool.us/laws.html

It doesn't cover sale / purchase, just ownership by state.


Wow, two different colors of green. That person must hate the color blind with a passion.


Sweet! Good find. :)




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