I'm not referring strictly to survival. I'm talking about repurposing. Using things for other than their intended purpose. How about using a pen as a miniprybar?

The other day, my stapler got stuck in a clenched, stapling position. I tried prying it open with a Papermate Flexgrip. I wound up prying the tip right off the pen. Used my scissors next. Worked like a charm. Next time, my new Rotring 600 will be up at bat.