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. Made in USA.
Designer: Greg Thompson
Mechanism: Fixed
Action: Fixed Blade
Blade Steel: 440C (58-60HRC)
Overall Length: 6.75" (17.15cm)
Handle Thickness: 0.18" (4.57mm)
Weight: 1.88oz. (53.29g)
Sheath Weight: 1.04oz. (29.48g)
National Stock Number (NSN): 1095-01-677-1105-4471
Mechanism: Fixed
Action: Fixed Blade
Blade Steel: 440C (58-60HRC)
Overall Length: 6.75" (17.15cm)
Handle Thickness: 0.18" (4.57mm)
Weight: 1.88oz. (53.29g)
Sheath Weight: 1.04oz. (29.48g)
National Stock Number (NSN): 1095-01-677-1105-4471
| Blade Edge | Plain |
|---|---|
| Blade Steel | 440C (58-60 HRC) |
| Blade Style/Shape | Hook |
| Clip Type | No Clip |
| Clip Position | N/A |
| Glass Breaker | Yes |
| Lanyard Hole | Yes |
| MOLLE Compatible | Yes |
| Sheath Type | Injection Molded Plastic |
| Use | Every Day, Rescue, Tactical |
| Blade Style | Plain Hook |
| Handle Material | Blade Finish: Gray Blade Steel: 440C (58-60) Handle Material: 440C(Gray) |