HIGH-QUALITY: The 440C high-carbon stainless steel blade offers a good balance of hardness and rust resistance. It takes a fine edge and is fairly easy to re-sharpen. WELL-DESIGNED: The SOCP 178 is a single-piece dagger with a finger ring at the end. This allows the user to maintain dexterity and handle other objects without putting down the knife. ALWAYS READY: The 178's lightweight design and specialized, low-profile sheath ensure that your knife is always there when you need it. It's also MOLLE-compatible. OR TACTICAL USE: The SOCP 178's spear-point blade style is a good blade shape for slicing and puncturing. It's designed for tactical applications. YOURS, FOR LIFE: Benchmade will re-sharpen your knife to a factory edge for free, for the life of the knife. Benchmade LifeSharp services includes cleaning, oiling, adjustments, and re-sharpening.