ABOUT THE PRODUCT
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.
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)
Open Length: 6.75" (17.15cm)
Closed Length: 0.00" (00.00cm)
Handle Thickness: 0.18" (4.57mm)
Weight: 1.88oz. (53.29g)
Sheath Weight: 1.04oz. (29.48g)
FEATURES
Blade Edge |
Plain |
Blade Finish/Color |
No |
Blade Style/Shape |
Hook |
Clip Type |
No Clip |
Clip Position |
N/A |
Glass Breaker |
Yes |
Handle Material |
No |
Lanyard Hole |
Yes |
MOLLE Compatible |
Yes |
Sheath Type |
Injection Molded Plastic |
Use |
Every Day, Rescue, Tactical |