So I like the idea of the Benchmade SOCP, especially how the sheath fully encloses the grip, leaving only the ring exposed. This, however, makes the overall package somewhat long for regular pocket carry.
Is there anything out there that is similar, but maybe slightly shorter?
I am looking to pocket carry, so no large exposed grips, belt mounts, etc.
Thanks
Maybe like a Brous Silent Soldier? It is a neck knife, but has the ring and kydex sheath. You could pocket carry it I guess. There are a bunch of blade styles to choose from.
Interesting question. Can you give us some more data regarding intended usage and cost parameters?
Also, is this something you would take into a work-type environment where they would be concerned about a blade?
And regarding pocket carry, are you talking dress slacks, jeans, cargo shorts or BDU-type clothing?
How large do you want the blade to be? Are you looking for strictly a stabbing weapon, or a slashing one, or both?
And are you dead-set on having a ring on the handle?
Intended use would be defensive carry, but also utility.
Price, maybe $100-200, I like nice things, but it really depends.
I’m a cop. This knife would be for off duty carry, but I would consider using it on duty as well, or something similar. I currently carry folders on duty and off, would like to transition to fixed for both.
Pocket carry would mostly be in jeans.
I’m not sure on blade length, long enough to be useful.
I’m not dead set on anything, but I like the idea of the ring because it allows for it to be completely in the pocket, yet still a fixed blade. I currently carry a ZT folder, and while it is great, I have always wanted to carry a fixed blade.
Spartan Blades CQB Tool is a little bit shorter…https://spartanbladesusa.com/cqb-tool/
masakari, I carry a SOC-P on duty, under my mag pouch with a few Benchmade folders in other places on my jumpsuit. I love the SOC-P for duty use.
Have you looked at something like this before? https://colonelblades.com/shop/ They have caught my interest for an off-duty fixed blade.
Thanks for the info. I’ll look into those knives.
Pictures of your duty knife setup?
There also is the Boker Plus GITFO and the smaller GITTFO-DA.
Those look cool, but the problem with them, and the other recommendations here, is that they lack a deep carry pocket sheath like the SOCP… anything out there like that?
While I was looking for my SOCP, I found the falcon dagger. Very similar to the SOCP with a shorter blade. I don’t actually have one but from looking at the pictures it is very comparable. They sell on EBay for between $20-30. I have thought of getting one to check out but I really like the simplicity, weight and feel
of the SOCP. The only thing I would change about the Benchmade is the fact it won’t sharpen. This is the only knife I have that I can’t get shaving sharp.
If you have any specific questions please feel free to ask.
It could be the one you got just got heat treated wrong. 440C is fine if the heat treat is right. If it is wrong it sucks - like anything else I guess. Benchmade is usually a quality product, but you could have got part of a bad batch.
That looks interesting… It’s very cheap, so I’m somewhat concerned about the quality.
You say that you really like your SOCP? How do you carry it?
Edit: so I just checked in that falcon dagger… It says that it’s actually 7.5" long. The Benchmade is 7.25"
I’m guessing the pictures just make it look like the blade is shorter. As stated I have no actual experience with it.
As far as carry, it depends on where I’m at and what I’m doing. If I’m going to be standing for a prolonged I will carry it appendix iwb just off to one side. This is my preferred carry as it absolutely disappears and I can access with either hand. But if i will be sitting the gimping on the top of the ring pokes me in the belly and is very uncomfortable.
A majority of the time I wear it strong side horizontally through my belt loops. I ran the included paracord through the bottom holes and made a loop. The clip will be tight to the first loop, the cord around the second and looped to the top sheath. Makes it where it holds in one place without shifting around or sagging. Using the cordage also ensures the case doesn’t come out with the knife should it need to be drawn under stress. This style of carry also conceals very well. But sometimes depending on the type of pants and position of belt loop the very end of the loop will print at times, but not to bad.
I found it also carries pretty well in a pocket like a folding knife. However, when i first got it and was experimenting with the practice blade there was a couple of times when the sheath came out with the knife when I drew it out quickly.
Pocket carry is what I’m most interested in, but I’m aware that the pocket clip pretty much sucks. That’s ok though, as there is a solution: Nite Ize eCLIPse
So, assuming that the clip is swapped out and the sheath stays in the pocket, how’s the length for pocket carry? Too long? No big deal?
Thanks for telling me about the Nite Ize, i haven’t seen those before. As far as pocket carry, I think it would be fine if the clip was replaced (I’ll probably be getting one for mine). It may also depend on how deep the pockets are. Message me with your cell number or email and I’ll send you some pictures so you can have an idea of what it will look like.