Midori
california

Dec 02, 2014

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

black blade black sheath

Bought the knife for my boyfriend. He wanted something to carry with him when he rides on his harley. Fits perfect in vest jacket, easy to hold. Perfect fit. He loved it . He buys all his knives from here.

Rob P
Limburg, The Netherlands

Aug 30, 2012

Pros: Weight, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Great self-defense tool

Received this tactical dagger and was amazed at its practical design. Watched some reviews on youtube before ordering it, which actually prompted me to purchase it, and I haven't been disappointed. My hands are quite large, so it took some time getting used to its feel in my hand. The skeletonized shape of the handle doesn't leave much to grab hold of, but once in there it sits secure and comfortably in ones fist. It feels quite natural. The sheath is a point of dispute to some molle gear minded people, it would appear. But to me, its slim shape that is in line with the shape of the dagger itself suits its purpose perfectly.

Ed W.
Salem, OR

Apr 22, 2012

Pros: Weight, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish

Cons: Blade Sharpness

Nice Knife

Used as a neck knife and it works perfect.

Ken
Kansas

Nov 12, 2013

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Just great knife! Easy to hide light weight.

Doc
Nokomis, Fl

Jan 05, 2022

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish

Cons: Blade Sharpness

Last Ditch, Save your life knife

I keep this on my belt behind my wallet. When I am deployed, it goes in a small space behind my canteen. The design is not for cutting up boxes. The design is for saving my life when the SHTF. With this hidden away, I know that I will be going home. Like all of my EDC items, I hope I never need to use it. However; when the SHTF I know it will do what it needs to. Benchmade products can be depended on to do just that, the first time and every time.

Rk
Pennsylvania

Jun 10, 2012

Pros: Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Great buy!

For the price, this knife is awesome! Excellent quality, craftsmanship and design.

Anthony

Aug 03, 2017

Pros: None

Cons: None

Overall very good quality. Very tactical and secure.``

Riz
South Africa

Sep 19, 2017

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Sheath/Scabbard

Socp 176

I love this knife as it provides such an easy and effective way to defend oneself. The design was carefully throughout and it shows in the application of this tool. I use my Socp as my EDC. Anyone who is looking for a Self Defence tool I recommend the Socp.

Sean M.
Seattle, WA

Sep 15, 2012

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Sheath/Scabbard

Well designed

I use two of these as back-ups to duty firearm. I am also an Army Reservist and I will take these on my next deployment. I wish I would have got the trainer knife with it. I would have less bandages and holes.

Mike
Southern Illinois

May 01, 2012

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Great last resort

First thing I noticed was that the sheath's hold on the knife was more secure than expected. Unlike other knives with a composite sheath, this one retains the knife better during strenuous activity. Next, I noticed how much safer the knife was to the user by having the blade portion reserved closer to the tip. This prohibited my hand from running across the (out of the box sharp) blade no matter how much my grip slipped from the handle. The grip itself was not a perfect fit to my hand but fit well enough to me to be more than satisfied with my hold on the knife. Though the manufacturer states that you can hold the knife with a sidearm, I personally found it a little harder with my duty Glock 21 and my hand size. The index ring on the handle provided not only a low profile for concealing the knife in clothing, belt, etc. but also provides an easy withdraw to a ready position. One of the only negatives I found was the sheath's belt clip. The knife is more secure in the sheath than the clip secures to a shirt, belt, etc. Had to use some of the provided 550 paracord to secure the sheath to my uniform (as I do not use it on my tactical vest). Overall I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a last ditch defensive weapon with good conceal-ability.

Luke
Alabama

Jun 25, 2013

Pros: Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard

Cons: Finish, Blade Sharpness

Great looking unique defense blade

I carry this as a boot knife almost every day and I love it. It is slim enough to keep it in my loose work boots, but not in my combat boots. The clip is sturdy and is well placed as to keep the knife concealed as well as accessible. The unique design of the knife takes getting used to, but that's why its unique. The blade does not come sharpened to any real degree, which was disappointing. The finish on the blade looked cool until I decided to practice on a cardboard silhouette, where it just started wearing off with each thrust. Overall, I would reccommend this knife if found at a good price. It is a good quality knife even if you buy it for its intended purpose, and never have to use it. I carry it for "just in case"...

Relar
IL

Oct 22, 2022

Pros: None

Cons: None

It's a poker, not a slicer.

As a dagger pointed poke tool, it's point is sharp and it's edges are tapered off that point. It's a fantastic dummy hand tool, just poke and plunge cuts remember, it is a poking tool, so not made to cut open boxes. If you need a dummy tool and a pokey tool, it's fantastic. Can't really find something simpler and cleaner

Max
modesto, ca

Apr 10, 2012

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

nasty!

benchmade out did themselves. very concealable. thick to the needle point. draws flawlessly. strikes very strong. thank you greg thompson.

Robert E
Dublin,

Jan 20, 2014

Pros: Weight, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Finish

Cons: None

Perfect for self defence backup

What a solid piece of engineering. It is a nice design Its slim and easy to conceal so it wont feel bulky. The ring design will keep it firmly in your grasp, so difficult to let slip, drop or get taken from you. The scabbard is solid and durable with a good detent for blade retention. I can't see it falling out if upside down. A big thank you to the knifecenter.

Frank
YTH

Jan 26, 2018

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Bench made 176 BK SOCP Dagger

I love it the only issue I have is the ring on top it’s a bit rough it eventually made a hole in my pants pocket recommend to slightly grind the shop edge down dip it in heavy-duty rubber and or Rabbit in hockey tape

Jeremy S.
Kendallville IN

Jun 27, 2012

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish

Cons: Blade Sharpness

Very simple

Very strong, simple yet very reliable. The price was spot on for a very easy knife to use! I would highly recommend this product and a plus it's a Benchmade!!!

Erod
Prescott Valley Az.

Mar 14, 2012

Pros: Weight, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Finish

Cons: Blade Sharpness

Benchmade 176BK SOCP

I carry it on duty everyday. very light easy to use and easy to deploy. The sharp edge is not very sharp, it need it to be sharpen. Then it is a dagger.

J. C.
Chicago

Jun 03, 2012

Pros: Weight, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Love it!!

The perfect edc knive

Dr. Pat
San Fernando, CA

Feb 09, 2012

Pros: Weight, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Finish

Very Useful......

Good substitute for a folder on days when my fingers are too stiff. Stout, sharp and easy to handle. A little small if you have bigger hands.

Costigan
Portland, OR

Oct 16, 2012

Pros: Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Finish

Cons: None

Great for an external vest

Works great for the MOLE system on an external vest.

Kirk
Oklahoma

Oct 31, 2012

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Awesome Dagger

It's versatile, practical, and easy to use. Definitely recommend. It's a must buy!

Jim G
Spartanburg, SC

Jun 07, 2012

Pros: Weight, Overall Quality, Finish

Cons: Sheath/Scabbard

Good blade for the purpose.

This knife is used as a backup to concealed carry. The finger hole is great for grabbing and holding this knife.The spring clip on the sheath does not grip well.

Michael
Seattle

Jul 08, 2015

Pros: Blade Sharpness

Cons: Sheath/Scabbard

Nice tool for OCMs [Oh Crap Moment (s)]

Fits nicely on my load bearing vest--molle. Access and ease of getting to is a PLUS.

Scott W
Montclair, NJ

Oct 31, 2012

Pros: Weight, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

The slim stabber

I have spent a good part of my life studying the evolution of the blade from its neolithic beginnings until today. Benchmade as always delivers a fine quality product for a great price. The knife is slim, light, fits in the hand, and the deployment ring is excellent. Its edge is razor sharp and the idea of only sharpening the front is genius. While the sheath is good the clip retention is not great. While practicing with it sometimes you end up pulling the whole thing instead of just the blade. Compare to the Spartan Bladeworks model which is smaller, much more expensive, and the only real pro for it is slightly better steel. For a slim, modern, no nonsense self defense blade you can not do better.

Ed
Florida

Mar 30, 2023

Pros: Weight, Sheath/Scabbard, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Overall Quality

The perfect CQC "Get me home" tool.

This tool is not for the casual user. Anyone with CQC training will love as a fast to deploy and nasty "get off me" life saver. The edges are not very sharp, the perfect "come along" control device that's non lethal. Do I wish the edges were sharper? Well, maybe, and maybe not. The point is lethal. The shaft and edges are.. Move this meat out of the way but don't cut it. This tool gives the trained operative choices that other edged tools don't. With training you can control without cutting or kill instantly. It's nice having choices.

Omegadr
Houston

Nov 09, 2017

Pros: Weight, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Finish

Cons: Blade Sharpness

Small than expected, blade butter knife dull

Granted, I have huge hands (6'7", 285lbs), but this blade is tiny. For its intended last minute, self defense role, it will do the trick. But, my CS Safe Maker II has similar blade length, but it's twice as wide. My other chief gripe, only about 1 inch of the blade, up from the tip, has an edge. And the edge is dull as a butter knife. C'mon Benchmade, you could do better.

Pat
CrAkron

Apr 05, 2012

Pros: Weight, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Materials, Finish

Cons: Sheath/Scabbard, Blade Sharpness

Great Dagger

Used as a back up weapon. Great design, althought the pocket clip on the sheath is a bit sketchy. Best worn as a neck or boot knife. Disappointed by the blade edge, it is dull and hard to sharpen.

Wolfeman
Fayetteville, Tn

Apr 14, 2019

Pros: Weight

Cons: Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Blade Sharpness

Dull knife

This is the dullest Knife I have ever owned, the blade profile sucks along with the material , I’m done with Benchmade

Tom
West Tennessee

May 26, 2021

Pros: Weight, Sheath/Scabbard

Cons: Overall Quality, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Won’t Cut Butter on a Hot Day

Easily the most disappointing purchase I have ever made. Glad I did not get the “training” blade combo. I can use the “real” blade for that as there is little need to worry about cutting myself with this paperweight. The point is needle sharp and the sheath is nice. Otherwise, I don’t this thing will cut anything (seriously). Have to agree with Wolfeman, butter knife dull. My first (and last) Benchmade. Not what I was expecting at all based on the brands reputation and ratings. A complete waste of $100. The Ontario Pardue I got for $20 is sharper by several orders of magnitude. I should not need to sharpen a brand new knife (I never have any of the many other blades I have). If it is intentionally left dull (and I can’t imagine why it would) this should be noted in the product description. I thought perhaps I got a one-off until I saw a similar review just now. I would give this a zero if I could. Benchmade needs to check their QC process because I cannot imagine this is actually a product they would be proud to claim. I cannot recommend this product.