Description

173BK Mini SOCP® Dagger | Black

We teamed up once again with Greg Thompson to optimize some of the most popular elements of the SOCP® platform for concealed carry with the 173BK Mini SOCP®. Based on feedback from Special Operations personnel, we have updated the design of the sheath clip to allow for better retention on MOLLE® webbing, pocket seams, and waistbands. The overall length of the knife allows for easier concealment while maintaining it’s effectiveness in a self-defense situation. Designed with purpose and built to last, the 173BK Mini SOCP® sets a high bar for durability and performance matched only by our promise that it will be yours, for life.

• Open Length
  • 6.25” | 15.88cm
• Blade Length
  • 2.22” | 5.64cm
• Blade Thickness
  • 0.175” | 4.45mm
• Handle Thickness
  • 0.175” | 4.45mm
• Mechanism
  • Fixed Blade
• Blade Style
  • Double-Edged Dagger
• Handle
  • Black Coated, Single-Piece With Finger Ring
• Pocket Clip
  • Deep Carry W/ “J” Hook W/ DLC Coating
• Blade Finish
  • Cerakote®
• Blade Color
  • Black
• Clip Color
  • Black
• Clip Finish
  • DLC Coated
• Clip Position
  • Tip-Down
• Clip Type
  • Deep-Carry
• Ambidextrous
  • Yes
• Handle Material
  • 440C
• Handle Color
  • Black
• Lanyard Hole
  • Yes
• Blade Steel
  • 440C Stainless Steel (58-60HRC)
• Weight
  • 3oz | 85.05g
• Sheath
  • Molle® Compatible, Malice Clip Free, Injection Molded In Black With Lanyard Hole
• Sheath Weight
  • 0.92oz (26.08g)

Use & Care

• Proper care and regular maintenance help make your Benchmade knife yours, for life. Here are some tips for keeping your Benchmade in peak condition
• All steel, regardless of price and grade, can eventually rust, so it’s important to keep your knife dry and lubricated. If spotting or rust occurs, semi-chrome metal polish will often take care of it.
• Dishwashers can cause serious damage that is not covered under our warranty, so make sure to hand-wash your Benchmade under warm water with dish soap only, and dry thoroughly.
• Remember, knives are cutting tools, and you should never use your knife as a pry-bar, screwdriver, chisel, or punch, unless the knife is designed explicitly for those purposes.
• If you choose to sharpen your blade yourself, avoid grinding wheels and other high-powered machinery.
• Handle, pivot, and pocket clip screws may require occasional adjustment using T6 & T10 Torx drivers. We recommend applying a small dab of releasable thread-locker as needed.