
Benchmade 179GRY Thompson SOCP (Special Operatives Combatives Programs) Rescue Hook with Black Sheath
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Stock Info
- In Stock: With the supplier – usually arriving into store in ~2 weeks.
- Pre-Order Available: Supplier is out of stock - but taking pre-orders – I’ll update you with ETA, but normally a 4-6 week wait.
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Stock Info:
- In Stock: With the supplier – usually arriving into store in ~2 weeks.
- Pre-Order Available: Supplier is out of stock - but taking pre-orders – I’ll update you with ETA, but normally a 4-6 week wait.

The Benchmade 179GRY model, crafted by Greg Thompson for the U.S. Special Operatives Combatives Programs (SOCP), combines professional rescue performance with less-than-lethal self-defense capabilities.
Featuring the Benchmade rescue hook in 440C Stainless Steel, it includes essential tools like a carbide glass breaker and O²/Oxygen wrench. Designed with the signature finger loop and integral sheath, consistent with the SOCP family, it ensures quick access and secure carry. The black injection-molded sheath is MOLLE-compatible, equipped with a lanyard hole and dip-coated clip for versatile deployment options. Precision-crafted in the USA, the 179GRY is your dependable tool for critical situations.
SPECIFICATIONS
Designer: Greg Thompson
Mechanism: Fixed
Action: Fixed Blade
Blade Steel: 440C (58-60HRC)
Blade Style: Hook, Plain, Satin
Overall Length: 6.75" (17.15cm)
Blade Length: 0.375" (9.525mm)
Handle Thickness: 0.18" (4.57mm)
Glass Breaker: Yes
Lanyard Hole: Yes
Weight: 1.88oz. (53.29g)
Sheath Type: Injection Molded, Black
Sheath Weight: 1.04oz. (29.48g)
MOLLE Compatible: Yes
Made in: USA
Use: Outdoor, Rescue
Product Code: 179GRY
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