Optimized for concealed carry, the Benchmade 173 Mini SOCP Dagger is the optimal tool for self-defense. It allows the user to maintain dexterity and manipulate other objects without putting down the knife. It's specialized sheath design also integrates into gear and webbing while keeping a low profile and is MOLLE® compatible.
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Benchmade Mini SOCP Black 440C - 173BK
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$108.00
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Benchmade SOCP Black 440C - 176BK
$117.00
The 176 SOCP skeletonized dagger is the optimal tool for self-defense and allows the user to maintain dexterity and manipulate other objects without putting down the knife. The specialized sheath...
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Benchmade Mini SOCP Single Edge Black 440C - 177BK
$108.00
Born in the line of duty, designed for the daily grind. The 177BK Mini SOCP® delivers peace of mind in a slim, concealable platform. Whether it’s a morning jog or late night commute, know that we’ve...
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Benchmade SOCP Serrated Black 440C - 178SBK
$112.50
The optimal tool for self-defense, the SOCP allows the user to maintain dexterity and manipulate other objects without putting down the knife. The specialized sheath design also integrates into...
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Benchmade SOCP Black 440C Tan Sheath - 176BKSN
$117.00
The 176 SOCP skeletonized dagger is the optimal tool for self-defense and allows the user to maintain dexterity and manipulate other objects without putting down the knife. The specialized sheath...
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Benchmade SOCP Trainer Red 440C - 176T
$72.00
The red trainer variant of the Special Operations Combatives Program (SOCP) dagger or knife integrates into the same sheath that accepts both the 176 and 178 models so the kit placement and training...
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Benchmade SOCP Hook Gray 440C - 179GRY
$99.00
Greg Thompson designed the 179 for rescue performance and less-than-lethal self-defense. The tool includes the Benchmade rescue hook design, a carbide glass breaker, O² wrench and the same finger...
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Benchmade SOCP Serrated Black 440C Tan Sheath - 178SBKSN
$112.50
The optimal tool for self-defense, This SOCP allows the user to maintain dexterity and manipulate other objects without putting down the knife. The specialized sheath design also integrates into...
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Benchmade SOCP Folder Black CF-Elite, Black D2 - 391BK
$225.00
Designed by Greg Thompon as a first-option, battle-blade that incorporates a myriad of functional features, the new 391BK SOCP Folder is ideal for on and off-duty carry. The rapid...
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Benchmade SOCP Fixed Blade Trainer - 185T
$225.00
Black G-10 Handle, Red Cerakote Training Blade Proper preparation is key to effective use of any defensive system. That’s the mission of the 185T SOCP® Fixed Blade Trainer, designed to perfectly...
2 Reviews
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Comfortable for Concealment & Ergonomic
I like the mini SOCP better than the full size. Easy and comfortable to conceal iwb, comes with a leather pad to make it a bit more comfortable there. Sheath retention is fantastic. It's useful, study and lightweight. The clip is good too. You can basically carry this no matter what you are wearing. Love it.
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A good hideaway
The Mini-SOCP dagger is a good blade for carrying discreetly and without getting in the way. The clip on the sheath grips my pants well, so I am able to pocket carry it as I would carry a normal folding knife. I did not find it to be the most comfortable for carry inside my waistband, but pocket carry is excellent. The grip is not the most comfortable, but that is because this is meant to be minimalist, weighing little, and fitting almost anywhere. The tip is sharp enough, but the blade itself is not the sharpest. The small blade with two edges imposes limitations on sharpness. Even after going at it with my sharpening stones, it's still not particularly sharp. It's not dull, but it will never be a very sharp blade. But I expected it would not be very sharp from the start, just because of how it's designed. Another advantage of this version is that by being so short, it is carryable in most any place that imposes length restrictions on knives.