Benchmade 176BKSN-COMBO SOCP Dagger 3.22″ Black Double Edge Dagger + Red Trainer w/ Sand Sheath

The Benchmade 176BKSN-COMBO SOCP Dagger set pairs the proven self defense dagger with a matching red trainer, both riding in a sand colored sheath built for real world carry. SOCP is short for Special Operations Combatives Program, and the design was built from the ground up as an optimal tool for close quarters self defense. This combo covers both the tool and the training that makes it useful.

A defensive tool you have never trained with is just a talisman. Benchmade solved that by putting both in one package.

Understanding the Benchmade 176BKSN-COMBO SOCP Dagger Package

The dagger itself has a slim 3.22 inch black double edge profile that lets the user maintain dexterity and manipulate other objects, a phone, a flashlight, a door handle, without putting the knife down. That capability is the entire point of the design and it is what separates the SOCP from ordinary fixed blades. The skeletonized ring style handle is what makes it possible.

The included red trainer is the smart part of this package. It matches the dagger’s dimensions and handling so you can practice draws, retention, and movement safely with a partner until the real thing is second nature. Professionals, prepared citizens, and instructors all get value out of having both in the same box.

Key Features

• 3.22 inch double edge dagger blade in black for a low visibility profile
• Matching red trainer included for safe, realistic practice with a partner
• Sand colored sheath that integrates into gear and webbing while staying low profile
• MOLLE compatible sheath mounting for a belt, plate carrier, or pack strap
• Skeletonized design that preserves hand dexterity while the knife is deployed
• Benchmade 176BKSN-COMBO SOCP model, a purpose built self defense and training package

Specifications and What They Enable

The 3.22 inch blade length is deliberate rather than modest. A compact double edge dagger is fast to deploy, easy to conceal on a rig, and controllable at contact distance, which is the range this tool was designed around. Longer is not better when the knife has to live on a plate carrier alongside everything else you carry.

The double edge dagger geometry gives the blade symmetrical cutting on both sides and a strong point, which is what a defensive tool is asked to do. The black finish keeps it visually quiet, and the shape stays consistent with what the training version replicates. Because the trainer matches, everything you learn transfers directly.

The specialized sheath integrates into gear and webbing while keeping a low profile, and it is MOLLE compatible for mounting on a belt, plate carrier, or pack strap. Placement flexibility is a genuine feature here, since the right position depends entirely on what else you are wearing. Set it up once, then train from that exact position.

Training, Carry, and Care

Start with the trainer. Work draws slowly, then build speed, then add movement and a partner in protective gear. Retention and reholstering deserve as much attention as the draw itself, because that is where most mistakes happen in a hurry.

Mount the sheath where your hand naturally travels and leave it there. Consistency beats cleverness in any defensive setup, and a knife you can find without looking is worth far more than one mounted in a theoretically optimal spot. Check the retention regularly and confirm the sheath has not loosened on its mount.

Keep the blade dry and lightly oiled, especially if it rides against your body or lives in a pack. Inspect the sheath hardware periodically and replace worn straps before they fail. Rigs, pouches, and mounting hardware are available in our Apparel and Gear collection.

Know and follow the knife laws where you live and where you travel. The Benchmade 176BKSN-COMBO SOCP set is a serious, well thought out defensive package from Benchmade, and it covers the tool and the training in one purchase. Ships direct to your door, no FFL required.