Benchmade SOCP 179GY-COMBO Rescue Tool and Trainer Set
The Benchmade SOCP 179GY-COMBO pairs the live Greg Thompson SOCP rescue hook with a matching unsharpened trainer so you can practice deployment and technique safely, then carry the working tool. The rescue hook uses a 2.50" 440C stainless hooked blade with a protected cutting edge, plus a carbide glass-breaker tip and a skeletonized handle with an integrated finger loop. Please note the trainer blade in this set is UNSHARPENED and intended for practice only.
Benchmade SOCP 179GY-COMBO Specifications
Blade steel: 440C stainless, 58–60 HRC
Blade length: 2.50"
Blade style: rescue hook with belt / cord cutter
Features: carbide glass-breaker tip, finger loop
Set includes: live rescue tool plus unsharpened trainer
Sheath: molded, MOLLE compatible
Designer: Greg Thompson
What is the Benchmade SOCP 179GY-COMBO used for?
The Benchmade SOCP 179GY-COMBO is a first-responder and self-defense rescue tool. The hooked blade shears seatbelts, cordage, and clothing while the carbide tip breaks tempered glass, and the included trainer lets you rehearse the draw and cut safely.
How does the rescue hook on the Benchmade SOCP 179GY-COMBO work?
The Benchmade SOCP 179GY-COMBO hook keeps its cutting edge inside the curve, so it pulls through webbing and rope while shielding the person or surface underneath. The finger loop indexes the tool fast, even with gloves.
Is the Benchmade SOCP 179GY-COMBO legal to carry?
Fixed blade and rescue-tool carry laws vary by state and city. Check your local laws before carrying the Benchmade SOCP 179GY-COMBO.
Does the Benchmade SOCP 179GY-COMBO include LifeSharp service?
Yes. The Benchmade SOCP 179GY-COMBO is covered by Benchmade's LifeSharp lifetime service for cleaning, adjustment, and factory re-sharpening of the live rescue hook.
Where is the Benchmade SOCP 179GY-COMBO made?
The Benchmade SOCP 179GY-COMBO is made in the USA at Benchmade's factory in Oregon City, Oregon.
Where can I buy the Benchmade SOCP 179GY-COMBO?
You can buy the Benchmade SOCP 179GY-COMBO at Going Gear, an authorized Benchmade dealer, backed by the full factory warranty.
