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.

  • solid stainless steel full tang blackwood boot dagger with layered resin scales, leather sheath with metal clip

    Black Wood Boot Dagger

    # 404640

    Here's a stout boot dagger that's cheap enough that you can get one for each boot! This tough, basic boot dagger is solid stainless steel with full tang construction and resin impregnated, layered...
    $7.95
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  • Battlecry Crecy War Dagger

    Battlecry Crecy War Dagger

    # 404231

    The Crecy War Dagger is a no-nonsense double edge dagger well-suited to facing armored or unarmored adversaries. This agile weapon from the Windlass Battlecry collection is slender, light, and...
    $149.95
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  • Arkansas Toothpick Knife

    Arkansas Toothpick Knife

    # 400260

    This classic of the American mountain man was big enough to ward off unruly beasts, both on the trail and at the local trading post. The coffin-shaped hardwood handle on this knife is accented with...
    $119.95
  • All Damascus Commando Dagger

    All Damascus Commando Dagger

    # 404550

    This is one of the most attractive daggers we've seen in years. Every part of this dagger is crafted of legendary Damascus, from tip to pommel. It has a nicely proportioned with a classic commando...
    $64.95
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  • M48 OPS Tanker Combat Dagger

    M48 OPS Tanker Combat Dagger

    # 404742

    This is a tough, solid, one-piece knife, CNC machined from 3Cr13 stainless steel. This dagger has a hefty, 4 1/4” double-edged blade that terminates in a sharp penetrating point and has a blood...
    $39.95
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  • Red, White and Blue Wartech Old Glory Boot or Belt Dagger includes Kydex sheath

    Wartech Old Glory Dagger

    # 404533

    Designed in the USA, this wide-bladed dagger is handy to wear in your boot or on a belt. It is crafted from a single piece of 3CR13 stainless steel. The blade is 3-1/2" long, 1-3/16" wide, and 1/8"...
    $14.95
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  • Wartech Full Tang Skull Dagger

    Wartech Full Tang Skull Dagger

    # 404547

    This combat dagger has one of the most eye-catching blades we've seen in a while. The brushed finish middle contrasts sharply with black-coated bevels and fuller. A skull relief on the ricasso...
    $16.95
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  • Wartech Black Boot or Belt Dagger includes Kydex sheath

    Wartech Dagger

    # 404534

    This US-designed handy wide-bladed dagger is for boot or belt carry. Crafted from a single piece of 3CR13 stainless steel, with a 3-1/2" long, 1-3/16" wide blade. 1/8" thick for dependable punching...
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  • Damascus Dragon Tooth Dagger

    Damascus Dragon Tooth Dagger

    # 404218

    Named after the deadly Vermithrax dragon, this ominous dagger will ward off any foe. The wide, sharpened Damascus blade has a triangular bevel, giving it strength where it is needed. The grey/black...
    $59.95
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  • Damascus Commando Dagger w/ Wood Handle

    Damascus Commando Dagger w/ Wood Handle

    # 404551

    Legendary Damascus combined with classic commando design, this attractive dagger is an eye-catching addition to your collection. The hardwood handle is grooved to aid grip, and the oval guard and...
    $59.95
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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.