A dagger is a double-edged blade built to pierce rather than slice. The spine runs straight to a symmetrical point, the edges are ground on both sides, and the balance sits forward of the guard so the tip leads. That geometry is why the shape has survived from the Bronze Age to the modern collector case with almost no change.
Every dagger on this page is forged in our own Memphis, Tennessee workshop from layered 1095 and 15N20 Damascus, hammer-folded to 352 layers, oil quenched to 58 to 60 HRC and acid etched so the pattern reads down both edges. Handles are cut and fitted by hand from rose wood, buffalo horn, stag antler and stabilised hardwood, and each knife ships with a hand-stitched leather sheath and a certificate of authenticity.
Dagger or push dagger, which do I want? A straight dagger is held like any other knife and is usually 9 to 13 inches overall. A push dagger has a T-handle that sits across the palm so force travels down the forearm. If you want a display and collector piece, take the straight dagger. If you want the strongest small blade we make, take the push dagger.
Are daggers legal to own? Rules vary by state and country – please check your local law before ordering.
What sizes do you make? Our straight daggers run roughly 9 to 13 inches overall with 4 to 8 inch blades. Push daggers run 4 to 12.5 inches. Prefer a T-handle? See our push daggers.
Is Damascus the right steel for a dagger? Yes, provided the heat treatment is right. Our 1095 and 15N20 mix gives a hard, fine-grained edge that holds a point well. It is high carbon, not stainless, so wipe it dry and put a light film of mineral oil on the blade every few weeks.
What is included? The dagger, a hand-stitched leather sheath, care instructions, free expedited US shipping and a lifetime warranty on our workmanship.
