Daggers & Stilettos

Daggers are most likely the predecessor to the sword. Historically they were usually double edged and used to deliver quick, lethal strokes. Their small size made it perfect for those more nefarious types. Stilettos, from the Latin stilus for stake, were used more for stabbing rather than cutting. The long narrow blade tapers to a point. AtlantaCutlery.com carries a wide assortment of quality daggers.

  • 1917 Trench Knife

    1917 Trench Knife

    # 404835

    This budget friendly version of the US Model 1917 Trench Knife has a stainless steel blade and a natural finish wood grip. Of course, the famous “knuckle duster” guard is a prominent feature. 8"...
    $34.95
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  • Honshu Sgian Dubh Knife with 7Cr13 stainless steel blade, TPR rubber handle and black leather sheath

    Honshu Sgian Dubh Knife

    # 404810

    The Honshu Sgian Dubh Knife combines the historic, famous Scottish Highlander’s “knife of last resort” with up-to-date materials and construction. Exceptionally crafted with a grooved, TPR rubber...
    $46.95
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  • Windlass Sgian Dubh has black wood handle, embossed nickel silver fittings with thistle motif and includes leather scabbard

    Sgian Dubh

    # 400910

    A Scottish tradition, the original Sgian Dubhs were frequently worn under the shirt close to the armpit. Now it is traditional for the Sgian Dubh to be worn in the stocking of the Highlander and the...
    $49.95
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  • Railroad Spike 1065 steel spear point dagger with one-piece construction and a twisted handle

    Railroad Spike Spear Point

    # 404573

    One solid chunk of 1065 steel is used to make this unique addition to our collection of railroad spike knives. The ultra-thick profile copies famous spears from antiquity. The twisted handle is...
    $19.95
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  • Railroad Spike fixed gladius dagger knife is one piece construction 1065 steel with a twisted blade

    Railroad Spike Gladius Dagger

    # 404454

    This dagger is made from a single piece of 1065 steel with a rough-forged finish. One-piece construction means no loose parts, just a fully functional and interesting knife that gets attention...
    $21.95
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  • Railroad Spike Dagger

    Railroad Spike Dagger

    # 404455

    This knife is made from 1065 steel with a rough forged finish. One-piece construction, so no loose parts, just a fully functional, interesting knife that gets attention. Hard-working and...
    $21.95
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  • Honshu Large Push Dagger

    Honshu Large Push Dagger

    # 404307

    This large push dagger is constructed from one solid piece of AUS-6 stainless steel with double edge styling. Rubberized, contoured grips provide pure thrusting power. Stylized fullers and cut-outs...
    $35.95
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  • CRKT Shrill™ Tactical Boot Knife

    CRKT Shrill™ Tactical Boot Knife

    # 404713

    This knife serves and protects while you’re doing the same. The Shrill™ tactical boot knife knows its place on a mission: keeping you and others safe. With a dual-edged design, it seems to pierce...
    $64.95
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  • Stag Horn & Damascus Hunting Dagger

    Stag Horn & Damascus Hunting Dagger

    # 404446

    This is a beautiful Damascus for show or utility. The intricately patterned Damascus blade has a double edge that has been expertly sharpened. Both the crossguard and pommel are solid brass...
    $49.95
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  • FGX Tai Pan

    FGX Tai Pan

    # 403329

    Black as a moonless night, silent as the grave… these are the qualities that make up Cold Steel's Nightshade™ series. Made from Grivory, a fiberglass reinforced plastic and stronger than even the...
    $9.95
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  • FGX Skean Dhu

    FGX Skean Dhu

    # 403328

    Black as a moonless night, silent as the grave… these are the qualities that make up Cold Steel's Nightshade™ series. Made from Griv-Ex, a fiberglass reinforced plastic and stronger than the super...
    $6.95
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A Blade Built for One Purpose

A stiletto never pretended to be a working knife. No belly to the edge, no weight for chopping, just a narrow, rigid blade built to thrust and nothing else. That single mindedness is exactly what made it a soldier's sidearm and a duelist's last resort for centuries, and it is what still separates a stiletto from every other dagger on the rack.

Our stiletto and dagger collection runs from slim Italian-style blades to broader fighting daggers, each one built with the balance and point control the design has always demanded.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are stiletto knives legal to own?
It depends heavily on where you live. Many states restrict stiletto blades by length or by the automatic opening mechanism some carry, so checking local law before buying or carrying one matters more here than with most knife styles.

What makes a stiletto different from a regular dagger?
The blade geometry. A stiletto is narrow and rigid with little to no cutting edge, built purely for thrusting, where a general dagger usually carries a sharpened edge on one or both sides for cutting as well.

Where did the stiletto knife originate?
Italy, broadly, growing out of medieval thrusting daggers and refined through the Renaissance as a concealable sidearm, which is why the style is still often called an Italian stiletto today.

Are these stiletto knives functional or display only?
Both are available. Some are built with hardened steel and a working lock for actual carry, others are display pieces meant for a collection, the listing for each will specify which.

Where can I buy an authentic stiletto dagger?
Right here. Our dagger and stiletto collection includes traditional Italian styles and broader fighting daggers built for the collector or the serious carrier alike.