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.

• Made in USA.
• Mechanism: Fixed
• Action: Fixed Blade
• Blade Steel: 440C (58-60HRC)
• Overall Length: 6.75" (17.15cm)
• Handle Thickness: 0.18" (4.57mm)
• Weight: 1.88oz. (53.29g)
• Sheath Weight: 1.04oz. (29.48g)
• Blade Edge/Style: Plain Hook
• Lanyard Hole
• Sheath: Injection Molded Plastic
• Blade Finish: Gray
• Handle Material: 440C(Gray)