Stiletto (Italian Needle Dagger)
Thrusting / Concealed weapon
Quick Facts
Martial Arts
OriginItaly (Renaissance (16th-17th Century))
Wield TypeSingle-handed
MaterialForged steel with triangular blade
Length25 - 35 cm cm
Weight0.2 - 0.4 kg kg
History
Inconspicuous Italian thrusting dagger with an extremely narrow triangular or square blade without cutting edges. Designed for concealed carry and penetrating heavy garments or mail.
About
Lacks a cutting edge; all kinetic force is focused into tip penetration. Used for rapid close-range thrusts into vital organs from subtle evasions.