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The 173BK Mini SOCP delivers peace of mind in a slim, concealable platform born in the line of duty and designed for the daily grind. Whether it's a morning jog or a late-night commute, this compact fixed blade keeps you ready when it matters. We've got your back.
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Benchmade SOCP The Benchmade SOCP skeletonized dagger delivers tactical self-defense while maintaining full dexterity, featuring a 3.22" flat-ground 440C stainless steel blade with...
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Benchmade 177BK Mini SOCP The 177BK Mini SOCP delivers peace of mind in a slim, concealable platform born in the line of duty and designed for the daily grind. Whether it's a morning jog or a...
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Benchmade Mini SOCP Dagger FDE The Mini SOCP Dagger features a 440C stainless steel blade with a durable FDE Cerakote finish and single-edge grind for controlled cutting performance. The dagger...
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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 Mini SOCP Tungsten Grey The Mini SOCP in Tungsten Grey delivers a subdued, low-profile fixed blade with a 440C stainless steel single-edge grind optimized for fast control in close-quarters...
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.
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.
