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.

  • 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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  • Cold Steel FGX Push Blade II

    FGX Push Blade II

    # 401708

    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...
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  • FGX Push Blade I Knives

    FGX Push Blade I

    # 403327

    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...
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  • FGX Boot Blade II

    FGX Boot Blade II

    # 403175

    Black as a moonless night, silent as the grave… these are the qualities that make up Cold Steel's Nightshade™ series. Made from Grivory, the latest in fiberglass reinforced plastic and stronger than...
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  • Cold Steel Drop Forged Push Knife

    Cold Steel Drop Forged Push Knife

    # 404423

    The Drop Forged Push Knife is arguably the strongest push knife on the market and one of the largest. It’s extremely sturdy and features razor-sharp double edges and a thick, wide, sturdy spear...
    $67.95
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  • Cold Steel Drop Forged Boot Knife

    Drop Forged Boot Knife

    # 404421

    This double edged blade has a slim profile and one-piece construction for a flat knife. Includes sheath with integral clip for boot or waistband carry. Overall 9".   The Drop Forged Boot K
    $52.95
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  • Cold Steel Drop Forged Battle Ring II

    Drop Forged Battle Ring II

    # 404462

    This dagger is drop forged from a single piece of 52100 high carbon steel, has razor sharp edges with a needle point, an integral guard and finger ring. Its grip fits nearly any hand, and it’s...
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  • Camelot Damascus Dagger

    Camelot Damascus Dagger

    # 404018

    The rich 256 layer Damascus blade, guard and pointed pommel make this stunning dagger fit for a king! The amount of fine detail work on the darkened handle includes two delicate silver band inlays...
    $119.95
  • stainless steel full tang bosom dagger with laminated gray wooden scales and leather sheath. lightweight and easy to conceal

    Bosom Dagger

    # 404638

    This Bosom Dagger is a modern version of the knife women kept close to their hearts for emergency protection centuries ago. Women in the American west could wear boot daggers, but traditional finery...
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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.