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.

  • Replica 1918 US Knuckle Duster Trench Knife with blued, carbon steel blade, knuckle duster grip, skull crusher pommel

    1918 US Knuckle Duster Trench Knife

    # 420020

    This replica knife is high carbon steel with a knuckle duster grip, steel pyramid skull crusher pommel, and a WW1 period-correct steel sheath with markings. Arrives sharpened from the factory.  
    $149.95
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  • Windlass Steelcrafts 1917 Trench Knife

    1917 US Trench Knife

    # 420007

    This 1917 US Trench Knife is a terrific replica for the collector or reenactor. Made from an existing original, you can own the same thing for a fraction of the price. Made just like the originals...
    $119.95
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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 Legionary Dagger

    Honshu Legionary Dagger

    # 404735

    Honshu has made its mark in the bladed weapon industry by modernizing traditional weapon designs. The Legionary Dagger has a satin-finished leaf-shaped blade with double fullers and a penetrating...
    $79.95
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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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  • Honshu Crusader Quillon Dagger

    Honshu Crusader Quillon Dagger

    # 404580

    This knife has a sharp, satin finish 1060 carbon steel blade with a blood groove. The injection-molded TPR handle is textured and ridged, providing a secure, slip-free grip even in wet conditions...
    $79.95
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  • Musketeer Main Gauche

    Musketeer Main Gauche

    # 401348

    Circa 1590 Carried at the back for a left-hand draw, the main gauche was often brought into play with the rapier for a two-handed fighting style. This dagger has cut-outs and notches to slow or...
    $159.95
  • French Model 1833 Naval Boarding Knife

    French Model 1833 Naval Boarding Knife

    # 420022

    This faithful reproduction has all the attributes of the original: a triangular, carbon steel blade that's hollow-ground on all three sides, a double branch brass guard, and a tapered wooden grip...
    $129.95
    $79.95
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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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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.