Benchmade SOCP
The SOCP line was designed by combatives instructor Greg Thompson. The SOCP Daggers are compact self-defense fixed blades with a finger ring, made to be carried on gear and drawn fast.
The line also includes the larger 185 SOCP Fixed Blade in CPM 3V and the 393 Mini SOCP folder with the AXIS Lock. Trainer versions are available for practice.
Benchmade SOCP Specs
| Model number | 176/174 (SOCP Dagger), 177/173 (Mini SOCP Dagger), 185 (SOCP Fixed Blade), 393 (Mini SOCP Folder) |
|---|---|
| Designer | Greg Thompson |
| Blade length | 3.22 in (SOCP Dagger), 1.66 in (SOCP Mini Dagger), 7.11 in (SOCP Fixed Blade) |
| Overall length | 7.25 in (SOCP Dagger), 6.3 in (SOCP Mini Dagger), 11.74 in (SOCP Fixed Blade) |
| Weight | 2.12 oz (SOCP Dagger), 1.81 oz (SOCP Mini Dagger), 5.78 oz (SOCP Fixed Blade) |
| Blade steel | 440C (daggers), CPM 3V (185), CPM S30V (393 folder) |
| Handle | Steel (daggers), G-10 (185 and folder) |
| Lock / mechanism | Fixed blade; AXIS Lock on the 393 folder |
| Made in | Oregon City, Oregon, USA |
Lengths and weights are for the most common version we stock. Handle material, steel and weight vary by version, so check each product listing.
Benchmade SOCP FAQ
Who designed the SOCP?
Greg Thompson.
Is there a single-edge SOCP?
Yes. The 174 has a single-edge blade, which Benchmade notes is allowed in some places where double-edge daggers are not.
Are there trainers?
Yes. Trainer versions have blunt blades for practice.
Also see: Triage, Adamas, Infidel, or all Benchmade knives.