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 |