Developed in conjunction with Special Operations Combatives Program founder Greg Thompson, the SOCP Rescue Tool is offers the same ergonomic advantages as the Dagger, but for Rescue 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)
Overall Length: 6.75″ (17.15cm)
Handle Thickness: 0.18″ (4.57mm)
Weight: 1.88oz. (53.29g)
Sheath Weight: 1.04oz. (29.48g)
www.benchmade.com/socp-rescue-tool
Tags: Benchmade, Greg Thompson
I bet this could be pretty sweet for SCUBA. I usually carry shears just in case I get snagged on something, but I have also carried a strap cutter from time to time. I would want to see how secure the clip could be attached to a BCD or an arm though…
If you haven’t already done so, have a look at Benchmade’s other rescue tools. Their hooks are incredibly good cutters.
@Adun +1 on checking out their other cutters, they make ones that are much smaller.
Regarding the SOCP sheath, I like it a lot. I carry one offside in cargo pocket. I pulled off my clip and added some skateboard grip tape after the original rubber piece fell off. The sheath is well thought out, in my opinion and is effective.