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Benchmade - 173BK mini SOCP Knife, Double-Edged Dagger Blade, Plain Edge, Black Coated Handle

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 109 ratings
Mini Plain Edge Dagger
Recommended Uses For Product Fighting
Brand Benchmade
Model Name 173BK Mini SOCP
Special Feature Pocket Clip
Age Range (Description) Adult
Included Components Benchmade 173BK Mini SOCP, Black Class
Handle Material Plastic
Color Mini Plain Edge Dagger
Blade Material Stainless Steel
Style Modern

About this item

  • AMERICAN MADE STEEL: 440C (58-60 HRC) high-chromium stainless steel with balanced hardness and corrosion resistance. 440C takes a fine edge and is fairly easy to re-sharpen. An excellent value-priced steel for its performance.
  • DURABLE MATERIALS: A coated, skeletonized 440C stainless steel handle. This knife is also MOLLE compatible.
  • ALWAYS READY: Includes an injection molded plastic sheath with a pocket clip.
  • MADE IN THE USA
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Concealed carry, tactical mini daggerEnhanced MOLLE compatibility sheath440C steel, spear-point bladeDeep-carry clip with J hookIncorporated ring for added retention

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Customer reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
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Customers say

Customers like the quality, size and value of the knife. For example, they mention it's well made, fits well in the hand and is super comfortable to carry. That said, opinions are mixed on sharpness.

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3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the knife. They mention that the sheath/clip is sturdy and well made, the steel holds an excellent edge, and it's a great tool.

"...I am planning on buying the full size soon. The steel holds an excellent edge. It is not to hard to sharpen. It is very discrete and scary looking...." Read more

"...As far as the knife goes, it’s a nice tool. The finish is even and durable, and the sheath/clip is sturdy and well made...." Read more

"Great knife..." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers like the size of the knife. They say it fits well in their hand, is small, and light weight. Customers also say it's super comfortable to carry and has great ergonomics.

"...It does not dig into hip or thigh at all. It is small and light weight. It did come dull but is now razor sharp after visiting the sharpening stone...." Read more

"...Fits and feels good in the hand and as always with every Benchmade knife I’ve purchased it’s super sharp right out of the box and takes the hair..." Read more

"...Handle grip area is qual in size to full size, lends to great ergonomics. However, Benchmade must think it’s ok to ship it out dull!!!..." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the knife. They say it's a great product and price.

"...Comes dullSmallOverall a great knife and well worth the money..." Read more

"...This is a great tool by Benchmade at a fair price." Read more

"Great product and price. Shipping was incredibly quick." Read more

5 customers mention2 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the sharpness of the knife. Some mention it's super sharp right out of the box and takes little effort to sharpen, while others say that it'd be disappointing if it wasn't razor sharp. Overall, the knife is a great product with a cool design.

"...hand and as always with every Benchmade knife I’ve purchased it’s super sharp right out of the box and takes the hair right off my leg, I’ve been..." Read more

"...Hard steelCool designCons:Comes dullSmallOverall a great knife and well worth the money..." Read more

"...It is small and light weight. It did come dull but is now razor sharp after visiting the sharpening stone...." Read more

"...As for everyone complaining that this knife isn’t razor sharp, you should take a step back and consider what you are purchasing and its intended use...." Read more

Great self defense dagger
5 Stars
Great self defense dagger
This is one of my first two Benchmade knives. I have had this knife for a total of 3 days now and love it. Will do an update after I have had for a while. I am a small dude ( 6' tall and 120 lbs.) and therefore very skinny and boney. I have worn it all day every day and forgotten it is there multiple times. It does not dig into hip or thigh at all. It is small and light weight. It did come dull but is now razor sharp after visiting the sharpening stone. I bought this knife because I am only 17 and cant carry a pistol. This is a SELF DEFENSE knife. I recomend this if you are looking for that purpose. If you are looking for an every day pocket knife to use and abuse... I recommend a cheaper, more practical knife. For that purpose I would carry a Buck, CRKT, Kerahaw, or if you just really want to spend money, a benchmade folder. The pictures included are of it on my waist, and next to a 12" tent spike and quarter for reference. The exact sizes and weight can be found in the description above. It fits really well on my hand and I imagine it would fit in a bigger hand as well. It comes with the leather SOCP logo medallion un-attached. It is held on by 2 Phillips screws and custome made nut things.For an overveiwPros:Light weightSmallEasily concealedFits well in handEasily sharpenedHard steelCool designCons:Comes dullSmallOverall a great knife and well worth the moneyHope I was helpfulEdit:After having this knife for 6 months give or take I can definitely say I love it. I carry it with me every day. My friends love it and want one. I am planning on buying the full size soon. The steel holds an excellent edge. It is not to hard to sharpen. It is very discrete and scary looking. Great knife for the purpose it was designed for. Definitely recommend.
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Brenden
5.0 out of 5 stars Great self defense dagger
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020
Color: Mini Plain Edge DaggerVerified Purchase
This is one of my first two Benchmade knives. I have had this knife for a total of 3 days now and love it. Will do an update after I have had for a while. I am a small dude ( 6' tall and 120 lbs.) and therefore very skinny and boney. I have worn it all day every day and forgotten it is there multiple times. It does not dig into hip or thigh at all. It is small and light weight. It did come dull but is now razor sharp after visiting the sharpening stone. I bought this knife because I am only 17 and cant carry a pistol. This is a SELF DEFENSE knife. I recomend this if you are looking for that purpose. If you are looking for an every day pocket knife to use and abuse... I recommend a cheaper, more practical knife. For that purpose I would carry a Buck, CRKT, Kerahaw, or if you just really want to spend money, a benchmade folder. The pictures included are of it on my waist, and next to a 12" tent spike and quarter for reference. The exact sizes and weight can be found in the description above. It fits really well on my hand and I imagine it would fit in a bigger hand as well. It comes with the leather SOCP logo medallion un-attached. It is held on by 2 Phillips screws and custome made nut things.

For an overveiw

Pros:
Light weight
Small
Easily concealed
Fits well in hand
Easily sharpened
Hard steel
Cool design

Cons:
Comes dull
Small

Overall a great knife and well worth the money
Hope I was helpful

Edit:

After having this knife for 6 months give or take I can definitely say I love it. I carry it with me every day. My friends love it and want one. I am planning on buying the full size soon. The steel holds an excellent edge. It is not to hard to sharpen. It is very discrete and scary looking. Great knife for the purpose it was designed for. Definitely recommend.
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Brenden
5.0 out of 5 stars Great self defense dagger
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020
This is one of my first two Benchmade knives. I have had this knife for a total of 3 days now and love it. Will do an update after I have had for a while. I am a small dude ( 6' tall and 120 lbs.) and therefore very skinny and boney. I have worn it all day every day and forgotten it is there multiple times. It does not dig into hip or thigh at all. It is small and light weight. It did come dull but is now razor sharp after visiting the sharpening stone. I bought this knife because I am only 17 and cant carry a pistol. This is a SELF DEFENSE knife. I recomend this if you are looking for that purpose. If you are looking for an every day pocket knife to use and abuse... I recommend a cheaper, more practical knife. For that purpose I would carry a Buck, CRKT, Kerahaw, or if you just really want to spend money, a benchmade folder. The pictures included are of it on my waist, and next to a 12" tent spike and quarter for reference. The exact sizes and weight can be found in the description above. It fits really well on my hand and I imagine it would fit in a bigger hand as well. It comes with the leather SOCP logo medallion un-attached. It is held on by 2 Phillips screws and custome made nut things.

For an overveiw

Pros:
Light weight
Small
Easily concealed
Fits well in hand
Easily sharpened
Hard steel
Cool design

Cons:
Comes dull
Small

Overall a great knife and well worth the money
Hope I was helpful

Edit:

After having this knife for 6 months give or take I can definitely say I love it. I carry it with me every day. My friends love it and want one. I am planning on buying the full size soon. The steel holds an excellent edge. It is not to hard to sharpen. It is very discrete and scary looking. Great knife for the purpose it was designed for. Definitely recommend.
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Renko
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome EDC backup!
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2020
Color: Mini Plain Edge DaggerVerified Purchase
The mini SoCP is fantastic! The new clip they use is 10 times betters then on the original SoCP dagger (I own both) this thing is super comfortable to carry, especially with the leather guard you can attach to it. Fits and feels good in the hand and as always with every Benchmade knife I’ve purchased it’s super sharp right out of the box and takes the hair right off my leg, I’ve been carrying this appendix carry opposite my firearm and I usually forget it’s there. Most of the bad reviews I’ve seen for these are usually about sharpness and I’m guessing they just got duds because I put it to the test and I was able to shave my face with it, (not as close as my straight blade, but close enough!!) If your looking for a great go to EDC backup then look no further. This is a great tool by Benchmade at a fair price.
5 people found this helpful
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A
5.0 out of 5 stars Great knife
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2020
Color: Mini Plain Edge DaggerVerified Purchase
Great product and price. Shipping was incredibly quick.
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Will
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Backup Knife/Dagger for LEO
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2020
Color: Mini Plain Edge Dagger
So far, this has been the best solution for a support side backup knife for LEO work. List below is from my experiences as a deputy sheriff working night shift:

-With some training, it’s a lightning fast deployment.
-Finger hole helps with retention much like a karambit. Because it’s not a folder, once it’s out, it’s ready to handle business. Also, the ergonomics make the dagger land perfectly in your hand once it’s drawn out.
-Because of how thin it is, it is possible to support a pistol with the dagger in your hand.
-It is very light, did not add any felt weight to duty belt.
-Carry clip is VERY strong and has two small catches at end to keep sheath in place during draw.
-The finish is very nice, on par with other Benchmade products.

-Keep in mind: This probably was intended to be, and in my opinion, works best as a backup to a primary weapon. It is not a knife to go cutting sticks with and poking at trees. It’s is plenty sharp for its intended use, a dagger to get you enough time to back away and draw your primary or get away.
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TE
4.0 out of 5 stars Nicely done Benchmade.
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2020
Color: Mini Plain Edge DaggerVerified Purchase
Mine was a previously opened item and missing the leather portion of the sheath so I am returning it and purchasing another. As far as the knife goes, it’s a nice tool. The finish is even and durable, and the sheath/clip is sturdy and well made. In all, it’s exactly as advertised (minus the missing leather part the last guy who had it swiped).

As for everyone complaining that this knife isn’t razor sharp, you should take a step back and consider what you are purchasing and its intended use. Here, I’ll put it in crayon for you.... this is for poking, not for cutting. It’s sharp enough out of the box to cut you, but your not going to be shaving with it. Also, 440c is just fine for its intended role. If you want a knife for opening packages and using on a daily basis go buy a good folder like everyone else you damn mall ninjas;)
2 people found this helpful
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Taylor k.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very sharp
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2019
Color: Mini Plain Edge Dagger
Its sharp but thick.
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awallen
3.0 out of 5 stars Dull Dagger
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2020
Color: Mini Plain Edge DaggerVerified Purchase
More handy than full sized. Still long enough to be useful. Handle grip area is qual in size to full size, lends to great ergonomics. However, Benchmade must think it’s ok to ship it out dull!!! Should be laser sharp because it’s a fighting blade.
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Brandon C.
1.0 out of 5 stars Do not buy!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2019
Color: Mini Plain Edge DaggerVerified Purchase
The product arrived on time and the packaging was intact and without damage. The knife itself was however disappointing. For 100$ from Benchmade I would expect it to at least be moderately sharp which was not the case and the hardware to attach the leather fob to the case was missing. I contacted the seller who responded promptly to refer me to the manufacturer. I am disappointed to the extent that it is my last benchmade product and I will exclusively use Spyderco for EDC going forward.
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Leon
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolut top
Reviewed in Germany on September 1, 2021
Color: Mini Plain Edge DaggerVerified Purchase
Gibt sehr viel Sicherheit, lässt sich gut verdeckt tragen und man merkt es an der 3 Uhr Position kaum
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Reviewed in Germany on May 23, 2020
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