Model 173BK / Mini SOCP Dagger
The compact SOCP. A 2.22 inch black powdercoated 440C spear point in the same one-piece skeletonized format with a finger ring, on a MOLLE-compatible sheath.
Key Features
Finger RingIndexes the knife by feel and keeps it retained in the hand, the core of the SOCP design, in a shorter package than the full-size dagger.
6.25 Inches OverallA full inch shorter than the 174BK, which is what makes it work for concealed or low-profile carry positions where the full size will not fit.
One-Piece 440CBlade and handle machined from a single piece of 440C at 58-60 HRC, in a black powdercoat finish.
MOLLE SheathInjection moulded in black, MOLLE compatible, Malice clip free, with a lanyard hole. 0.92 oz.
SOCP Deep-Carry ClipTip-down, DLC coated, for slim inside-the-waistband or gear carry.
Built in Oregon CityMade in the USA and covered by Benchmade LifeSharp, free factory resharpening for the life of the knife.
Description
The Mini SOCP takes the same design logic as the full-size dagger and shortens it. You lose about half an inch of blade and a full inch of overall length, which opens up carry positions the 174BK cannot reach: deeper in a waistband, flatter against a plate carrier, tucked into gear where space is tight.
Everything else is unchanged. One piece of 440C at 0.175 inch throughout, the finger ring, the skeletonized handle, and a MOLLE-compatible injection moulded sheath that mounts almost anywhere.
Freedom USA Sales is an authorized Benchmade dealer. Every knife ships new in the factory box with full Benchmade warranty and LifeSharp coverage.
Please Check Your Local LawsDagger-style and double-edged blades are restricted or prohibited in some states and municipalities. It is the buyer's responsibility to confirm that this knife is legal to own and carry where they live before ordering.
Specifications
| Model |
173BK |
| Blade Steel |
440C stainless, 58-60 HRC |
| Blade Finish |
Powdercoat, Black |
| Blade Style |
Spear-point |
| Blade Length |
2.22 in (5.64 cm) |
| Blade Thickness |
0.175 in (4.45 mm) |
| Handle Material |
440C stainless, skeletonized one-piece with finger ring, Black |
| Handle Thickness |
0.175 in (4.45 mm) |
| Overall Length |
6.25 in (15.88 cm) |
| Weight |
3 oz (85.05 g) |
| Type |
Fixed blade |
| Sheath |
Black injection moulded, MOLLE compatible, Malice clip free, lanyard hole, 0.92 oz (26.08 g) |
| Lanyard Hole |
Yes |
| Country of Origin |
USA |
| UPC |
610953151911 |
What Is In The Box
Benchmade 173BK Mini SOCP Dagger
Black MOLLE-compatible injection moulded sheath
Benchmade warranty card and product literature
Factory black Benchmade box
Common Questions
Mini or full-size SOCP?
The Mini is an inch shorter overall and fits carry positions the full size will not. The 174BK gives you more blade and a slightly different finish. Both use the same one-piece 440C construction and finger ring.
How does the sheath mount?
It is MOLLE compatible and Malice clip free, so it attaches directly to webbing, and it has a lanyard hole plus a tip-down deep-carry clip for waistband carry.
What is LifeSharp?
Benchmade will clean, oil, adjust and resharpen your knife to a factory edge for free, for as long as you own it. You cover shipping to them.
