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Citadel TTY Dagger with Palisander Handle
# 404689
A handmade dagger that embodies function and versatility. Built to be extra tough; you can tie it to the end of a staff to use it as a boar hunting knife. The 7-½” hand forged and differentially...$274.95 -
Applegate-Fairbairn Combat II Dagger
# 403193
The Applegate-Fairbairn Combat Knife was designed for the OSS to correct the faults of the commando daggers being used during WWII. It was a pure fighting knife. Boker's reissue of the original...$294.95
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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.
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