Product Review

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 loop and integral sheath design as the rest of the SOCP family. Intended for Rescue, Tactical, or Everyday use, our SOCP Rescue Tool has a lanyard hole and includes a black or Sand MOLLE compatible injection molded plastic sheath. The Trainer version is available with the combo options of this product. Specifications: Designer: Greg Thompson | Mechanism: Fixed | Action: Fixed Blade | Blade Steel: 440C (58-60HRC) | Blade Length: 2.50" (6.35cm) | Blade Thickness: 0.120" (3.05mm) | Overall Length: 6.75" (17.15cm) | Handle Thickness: 0.18" (4.57mm) | Weight: 1.88oz. (53.29g) | Sheath Weight: 1.04oz. (29.48g).