Benchmade 176 SOCP Dagger Black Fixed Double Edged Blade Plain Edge Knife with Sheath

SKU: BM176BK

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2025-08-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome product

Best knife I've ever owned. Allows for knife retention when shifting in close quarters from sidearm to dagger, and back to sidearm without having to put my knife back in its sheath.

Cody A.

2025-08-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

New addition

Great ergonomics, easy deployment, great sheath. . . . another great offering from Benchmade.

Brian S.

2025-08-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Dagger, sand sheath

Excellent for pocket carry, with easy accessibility. Very smooth and quick access when I need it.

Livy W.

2025-08-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Thumbs up

A highly specialized use case, I typically carry it with another EDC blade.

Benjamin M.

2025-08-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great bade

Great bade. I have both versions (long and short one) and both are very useful. Benchmade as usual up in their game as far as quality!

Vitali T.

2025-08-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Socp

Very concealable and able to draw quick

Hunter B.

2025-08-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Just because

Great feel in your hand. Not too lite. Feels like it has purpose.

Scott S.

2025-08-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect

Very sleek , ergonomic and very concealable , sharp . Everything this style knife should be .

Marlin S.

2025-08-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

SOCP Dagger

Love it, sleek, effective, great price.

Henry D.

2025-08-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice little sticker.

Fits nicely on the back of my EDC bag. Solid piece of kit.

Robert R.

2025-07-30T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Uncomfortable

The knife doesn't sit into the sheath nice, it seems very cheap. The clip of then sheath also seems cheap, very thin. Seems like it might bend or break after repetitive use. It is very uncomfortable to appendix carry, so I purchased the "leather" backplate( doesn't come with) and the backplate is very cheap and low quality leather. It is attached to the sheath with two screws, the problem with this is that the screws run against your body; which is not comfortable. Even the rounded corners of the backplate rub on your skin and cause discomfort. The knife its self is great, comfortable in hand. Everything else is and uncomfortable. All for a very hefty price.

Michael

2025-07-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great knife. Learned about it

Great knife. Learned about it from Shrek McPhee. My new daily carry.

Joseph P.

2025-07-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Unparalleled Quality

When I got the SOCP Dagger I was blown away by the quality among other things. Easy to draw and told in your hands. This was designed extremely well and your can tell. Fits perfectly in NY plate carriers well as my Vertex Fanny Pack 2. 0. When I carry it wearing my shorts I can barely even notice its there. The belt clip really sets it apart from other belt clips too by holding the sheath in place and wont wove when drawing the dagger. The fit and finished of the dagger great. The dagger is very robust and fits great in the hand. One thing to remember is improperly holding the dagger you can deglove your finger. So it's importand to get the proper training to use it.

Joseph I.

2025-07-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Product

Sharp out of the box, I carry this at work every day

Matthew C.

2025-07-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

An absolute fantastic knife !

An absolute fantastic knife ! It's part of my EDC . The quality is superb. The ergonomics are fantastic and drawing it from its sheath is buttery smooth. This is a high-end functional knife. And it's construction is bar none- very happy with my purchase.

Greg S.

2025-07-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

My soc dagger

This is a wonderful comfortable to conceal

Eric P.

2025-07-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect fit

Perfect knife for what I wanted, light, well built, and concealable.

Joe W.

2025-07-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect gift

Bought this as a gift for my husband. Excellent quality. He loves it!

Emma S.

2025-07-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome knife!

Really solid knife, pumped to have it for private security work. Hopefully I never have to use it but I'll be glad to have it if I ever do.

Dakoda F.

2025-07-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Exceptional quality

Razor sharp, excellent material and the sheath fit your pocket and vest. Great retention and sleek look.

Adam S.

2025-07-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great knife

Perfect knife for a plate carrier

TAYLOR R.

2025-07-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing product!

5 stars all day! This was a perfect gift for my sister's birthday. It's easy to conceal and grab for self defense and it's capable of accomplishing everyday tasks. The outstanding service provided by Benchmade has been an added bonus, as are the benefits of owning a Benchmade knife.

LeighAnne L.

2025-07-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Socp tactical knife doesnt miss

The balance is unbelievable I trust my life to this knife and I ain't worried

Shawn W.

2025-07-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Exactly as advertised

Extremely comfortable to carry on your waist, you kind of Forget it's there since it's so light and unobtrusive. You can draw and reshesth it with ease, Came with an exceptionally sharp point to it and when it comes to the edges of the edges all though it would be nice to see them come sharper they aren't completely useless and you can do some cutting tasks with them, daggers are for stabbing not slicing I know but if you have the ability to make it so it can proficiently do both why not make it twice as useful. I will say due to how thin the handle is it's not the most naturally comfortable/secure to hold but you can achieve a good grip with it, over all great self defense tool, and the order shipped very quickly,

Alexander S.

2025-07-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent

Excellent overall Quality sharp out the box nice sheath the leather attachment is a great upgrade

Fletcher C.

2025-07-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very cool dagger Stays in

Very cool dagger Stays in the sheath really well. Excellent retention. It's super balanced. The finger hole makes it easy to draw and hold on to. And it's pretty easy to put back in the sheath. Though I wouldn't want to miss because?. It is build like a tiny tank and the point is wicked sharp- talk about good craftsmanship. It also goes in my cowboy boot with out me even being able to feel it.

Paul G.

2025-07-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Friggin Awesome!

Fits my hand like a glove and couldn't be happier. Another quality Benchmade product!!

Michael L.

2025-07-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great EDC!

This was recommended by a former military friend of mine. Makes for a great secondary EDC, or if you are going out for night in the city and don't want to pack your pistol this makes for a great alternative! Awesome product! And comfortable to carry also!

Justin J.

2025-07-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome knife

Great knife, well put together

GERMAN B.

2025-07-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Concealed Carry Option

Fine workmanship, concealable, and built to last.

Scott K.

Benchmade 176 SOCP Dagger Specifications

  • Blade Length

    3.22" / 81.78mm

  • Blade Thickness

    0.195" / 4.95mm

  • Blade Material

    440C

  • Blade Hardness

    58-60HRC

  • Blade Style

    Skeletonized Dagger

  • Pocket Clip

    Sheath Mounted

  • Lock Mechanism

    Fixed

  • Sheath Material

    Injected Molded with Clip

  • Overall Length

    7.25" / 184.15mm

  • Class

    Black

  • Weight

    2.20oz / 62.36g

  • UPC Code

    610953138806

About Benchmade 176 SOCP Dagger

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Super sharp! I got this

By Ashlynn C.

Super sharp! I got this knife for worst case self defense situation. Low profile makes it easy to wear with skirts, dresses, or just jeans. It has quickly become a part of my everyday attire.

Amazing product!

By LeighAnne L.

5 stars all day! This was a perfect gift for my sister's birthday. It's easy to conceal and grab for self defense and it's capable of accomplishing everyday tasks. The outstanding service provided by Benchmade has been an added bonus, as are the benefits of owning a Benchmade knife.

Benchmade 176 SOCP Dagger Black Fixed Blade Plain Edge Knife with Sheath is a Greg Thompson design. He is the creator of the Special Operations Combatives Program (SOCP) and has years of training and experience to draw from. This skeletonized dagger has a finger loop that makes it easy to deploy and use in quick order. It is made from 440C stainless steel with a black finish. The 176 SOCP includes a black sheath with clip and lanyard.

What's in the box:

  • Benchmade 176 SOCP Dagger Black Fixed Blade Plain Edge Knife with Sheath
  • Benchmade Lifetime Warranty