What is a Stiletto Knife?
A stiletto traditionally refers to a type of knife blade which is triangular in design rather than flat, and of above average length. While it’s often referred to as a knife, a better term would be a dagger, given the parlance of the time period. The triangular cross section of the blade means that the edges would be very dull. The upside to this is that the blade would be abnormally sturdy and durable, as well as coming to a wickedly sharp point. As you may be able to guess, this makes it ideal for stabbing and is particularly adept at passing through the ribs to get at the heart or lungs of an enemy. The design was developed in Italy during the 15th century, when the art of the Vendetta, or honor duel, was an accepted and encouraged practice among the noble and wealthy. A long, thin rapier would be held in the dominant hand, and a stiletto dagger with wide cross guard would be held in the off hand. The stiletto could be used to fend off an opponent’s sword or catch and trap it along
