Built for rescue. Designed by the man who wrote the playbook.

Greg Thompson designed the SOCP Rescue Tool for one purpose: to perform when lives are on the line. Thompson is the creator of the Special Operations Combatives Program, the official combatives program for U.S. Army Special Operations Forces. The 179GRY is his rescue-specific tool, integrating four critical capabilities into a single skeletonized 440C stainless steel platform. The Benchmade-optimized rescue hook cuts seatbelts, clothing, and cordage with a hooked geometry proven to be significantly faster than scissors in emergency extraction scenarios. The carbide glass breaker provides emergency vehicle access. The O2 wrench handles oxygen tank fittings. The finger ring provides secure retention and fast indexing. The same proven sheath design as the SOCP family ships with the tool, with a MOLLE-compatible deep-carry J-hook clip. 1.88 oz. Made in Oregon City, Oregon.

Note from Lone Star Knife & Supply: The 179GRY is for anyone whose job might require them to pull someone out of a vehicle or cut through gear under pressure. EMTs, law enforcement, first responders, and serious EDC carriers who want a rescue-capable tool that is always accessible. Benchmade backed for life.

Integrated Tools

• Benchmade rescue hook, optimized for seatbelt and cordage cutting
• Carbide glass breaker for emergency vehicle access
• O2 wrench for oxygen tank fittings
• Finger ring for secure retention and fast indexing

Specifications

• Blade Length: 2.5"
• Overall Length: 6.75"
• Blade Steel: 440C Stainless (58-60 HRC)
• Blade Style: Rescue Hook
• Blade Finish: Gray Cerakote
• Handle Material: Integral 440C Stainless
• Weight: 1.88 oz
• Sheath: Black molded, MOLLE compatible with deep-carry J-hook clip (1.04 oz)
• Designer: Greg Thompson (creator of SOCP)
• Country of Origin: Made in USA (Oregon City, Oregon)

Yours For Life

Every Benchmade knife is backed by a lifetime warranty and the LifeSharp service program. Send your Benchmade in at any time for free sharpening, along with cleaning, oiling, and a full function check. You never have to worry about hard use on a Benchmade. If it breaks, they make it right. That is the standard they have held for over thirty years in Oregon City, Oregon.

About Benchmade

Benchmade has been manufacturing knives in Oregon City, Oregon since 1988. Every knife is laser-cut, ground, milled, hand-assembled, and sharpened in-house at their Oregon facility. The company pioneered the AXIS Lock in 1999 and has continued to push the bar on folding knife engineering. All Benchmade knives are covered by a limited lifetime warranty and the LifeSharp service program.