Product Description
The Benchmade SOCP 185T Dagger Trainer, designed by Greg Thompson, provides a safe, realistic training tool built on the Special Operations Combatives Program (SOCP) fixed-blade platform. Featuring an unsharpened, red-finished 440C stainless steel blade, this training tool allows military, law enforcement, and combatives practitioners to practice deployment, grip mechanics, and weapon transitions without live-steel risk.
440C Stainless Steel is a high-chromium stainless steel offering excellent corrosion resistance, high durability, and impact toughness required for force-on-force training drills. Hardened to 58–60 HRC, the 6.86" dagger trainer blade features a vibrant Red Cerakote finish for immediate visual identification as a practice tool during training scenarios.
- Blade: 6.86" 440C stainless steel dull dagger trainer, Red Cerakote finish.
- Handle: Black Peel Ply G-10 scales over full skeletonized tang; 4.50" handle length, 5.78 oz.
- Deployment + Lock: Fixed blade trainer; Draw-ready from sheath.
- Carry: Black Kydex sheath included for gear or belt integration; 11.73" overall length.
Ideal for: military personnel, law enforcement officers, combatives instructors, and self-defense practitioners requiring a realistic, full-size SOCP training dagger.
The Benchmade SOCP Fixed Blade Trainer in Red 440C with Black Peel Ply G-10 (185T) ships same or next business day from Columbia, Louisiana. Knifeworks is an authorized Benchmade dealer.
Benchmade SOCP Fixed Blade Trainer: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about the Benchmade SOCP Fixed Blade Trainer 185T.
Is the Benchmade SOCP 185T blade sharp?＋
No. The 185T is a blunted, unsharpened practice trainer designed specifically for force-on-force drills, deployment practice, and weapon retention training without live-blade risk.
Why is the blade finished in Red Cerakote?＋
The bright Red Cerakote finish serves as an immediate visual indicator in training environments that the tool is an unsharpened trainer rather than a live knife.
What sheath is included with the Benchmade 185T?＋
The Benchmade 185T includes a black Kydex sheath designed for secure retention and gear mounting.
Where is the Benchmade 185T made, and what warranty covers it?＋
The Benchmade 185T SOCP Trainer is proudly made in the United States. Benchmade backs the knife with a Limited Lifetime Warranty and free LifeSharp lifetime tuning and inspection service. Knifeworks does not warranty this product independently.
440C STAINLESS · RED CERAKOTE · BLACK G-10
The USA-Made Professional Combatives Trainer
A 5.78 oz fixed blade trainer featuring a 6.86" red 440C dull dagger blade, Black Peel Ply G-10 handle, and Kydex sheath. Questions? Our team carries these items daily. We ship same or next business day from Columbia, Louisiana.
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Warranty Information
Benchmade Warranty: Benchmade warrants that its genuine products are free from defects in material and workmanship for the life of the product. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, rust, accidents, misuse, improper maintenance, or alterations. Benchmade offers free lifetime LifeSharp services for tuning and inspection. Contact Benchmade directly for warranty and LifeSharp support. Knifeworks does not warranty this product independently.Specifications
| Product Type | Fixed Blade | |
| Brand | Benchmade | |
| Product Name | SOCP | |
| Model # | 185T | |
| Overall Length (in) | 11.734 | |
| Blade Length (in) | 6.855 | |
| Handle Length (in) | 4.496 | |
| Blade Material | 440C | |
| Blade Hardness (HRC) | 58-60 | |
| Blade Style | Dagger | |
| Blade Edge | Plain | |
| Blade Finish | Red Cerakote | |
| Handle Material | Peel Ply G-10 | |
| Handle Finish | Black | |
| Sheath Material | Kydex | |
| Sheath Color | Black | |
| Weight (oz) | 5.78 | |
| Origin | USA | |
| Blade Range | 6-6.99 |
