Description
Fifteen inches long and thirty-five ounces on the scale. The Stiletto is the heaviest thing in this part of the catalogue by a wide margin, and you should know that before you decide whether you want one.
| Overall length | 15 inches |
| Blade length | 9 inches |
| Handle length | 6 inches |
| Handle | Figured burl wood with a turquoise band and polished steel collars |
| Steel | 1095 + 15N20 Damascus, 352 layers |
| Hardness | 58–60 HRC, oil tempered |
| Weight | 35 oz |
| Included | Hand-stitched leather sheath |
A dagger is not a utility knife
Two symmetrical edges meeting at a narrow point is a thrusting geometry. It gives up almost everything a working blade needs: there is no flat spine to press on, no belly for a rolling slice, and a point too acute to lever with. Nobody should buy this to prepare game or process firewood. Bought for what it is, a nine-inch double-edged Damascus dagger is a striking object with a long history behind the shape. Knife versus dagger lays out that distinction in full.
Built for: the wall, the case and the collection. Ceremonial and costume use, reenactment display, and buyers who want an oversized statement piece rather than a tool.
What that weight means in the hand
Thirty-five ounces is over two pounds. Held out at arm’s length it is genuinely tiring within a minute, and the balance sits well forward of a six-inch grip. Nobody is doing knife drills with this. On a stand or a plaque it reads as substantial in a way a lighter piece never manages, which is the point. Understand the number in the table before ordering: this is display mass, not carry mass.
Care: a double-edged blade means twice the surface to keep dry and twice the sharpening. Because it will spend most of its life stationary, the enemy is not use but slow corrosion. Oil the full length of both flats every few months, keep it off bare wood that holds moisture, and if it hangs in a humid room, check it seasonally. Both cutting edges are exposed when you handle it, so wipe fingerprints off promptly.
Honest note on who buys this
The people happiest with it wanted the size and the presence. The people disappointed by it expected a usable field knife. If you are in the second group, a four-inch D2 push dagger is a far more practical take on the same family, and knife blade shapes explained will point you at something that actually cuts the way you want.
FAQs
Are both edges sharpened? Yes. Handle it accordingly and keep it away from children.
Does it come on a stand? No. It ships with the sheath listed in the table above; a display stand is a separate purchase.
Can the point be blunted for display safety? A local sharpener can do it. We ship it sharp.
Model: Bmk-177
Faris (verified owner) –
I want to return it but no is responding to me.
Natalie Ruiz –
Would call this a solid pickup for the price. Handle looks great though it’s a little smaller than I imagined. Minor nitpicks aside, good quality knife. Not my first Black Mamba Knives order and it held up to their usual standard.
Chloe Stewart –
Didn’t think a knife at this price could feel this premium. This company nailed it with this one.
Eric Mendoza –
Wasn’t expecting to be this impressed but here we are. Steel has a gorgeous pattern that looks different in every light. Handle feels amazing and the balance is perfect. Exactly the kind of quality that keeps me coming back.
Stephanie Morales –
This knife has quickly become my favorite piece in the collection. Sheath snaps shut securely and doesn’t feel flimsy at all. Shipping was fast and everything arrived well packaged.
Samuel Hernandez –
Absolutely extremely happy by this knife. Handle has a great grip even with wet or gloved hands. This is exactly why I keep coming back to this shop.
Kenneth Hernandez –
Phenomenal quality for the price point. Happy customer here, through and through.
Logan Thompson –
The moment I saw this in person I knew it was a keeper. Blade geometry makes it glide through cuts with barely any effort. Sheath snaps shut securely and doesn’t feel flimsy at all. Couldn’t be happier with this. Black Mamba Knives’ attention to detail is honestly unmatched.
Stephanie Marsh –
This exceeded what I pictured in my head before ordering. Handle feels amazing and the balance is perfect. If you’re on the fence just get it. You won’t regret it.
Christopher Morgan –
My whole family passed this knife around at dinner just to look at it. Even the small details in the damascus pattern are crisp and clean. Already telling my friends to check this out.
Xavier Gomez –
Can’t stop showing this off to everyone who comes over. Came in a nice gift box which made it feel even more special. Nice to support a Memphis based knife maker, shipping was fast even internationally. Already added a few more items from this seller to my cart.
Kyle Ramirez –
Absolutely really impressed by this knife. Pommel and guard are solid, no wobble anywhere on the knife. Fit and finish is museum quality. You can tell real craftsmen made this by hand. Handle feels amazing and the balance is perfect. This will not be my last order from this shop.
Cynthia Simmons –
This is exactly what I wanted and then some. This has quickly replaced my old go to knife for field dressing. Already telling my friends to check this out.
Pamela Ward –
Feels way more premium than the price suggests. Black Mamba Knives has earned a repeat customer with this one. Blade holds a razor edge right out of the box. Zero complaints from me on this purchase.
Sergio Clark –
Five stars isn’t even enough honestly. Handle feels amazing and the balance is perfect. Definitely bookmarking this store for future orders.
Samantha Martin –
This company clearly knows what they’re doing with quality like this. Pommel and guard are solid, no wobble anywhere on the knife. Zero complaints from me on this purchase.
Dustin Brooks –
Can’t stop showing this off to everyone who comes over. Leather sheath is thick and well stitched. Not the cheap stuff you usually get. Love it.
Walter Cooper –
This is the kind of knife you show off without even meaning to. Blade geometry makes it glide through cuts with barely any effort. Already thinking about what to order next from this shop.
Grace Bailey –
Got this for a wedding gift and now I want one for myself too. Came in a nice gift box which made it feel even more special. This is going straight into my daily rotation.
Donna Richardson –
This knife completely won me over the moment I picked it up. Sheath snaps shut securely and doesn’t feel flimsy at all. Made in the USA right in Memphis, and it shipped worldwide without any long wait. Would send this as a gift again in a heartbeat.
Derek Reed –
Honestly one of my better purchases in a while. Weight and balance make it feel like a real working knife not some cheap import. Handle has a great grip even with wet or gloved hands. Sheath snaps shut securely and doesn’t feel flimsy at all. Beyond happy with how this turned out.
Miguel Lewis –
Couldn’t ask for a better knife honestly. Made in the USA and shipped worldwide with no issues on my end. Even the small details in the damascus pattern are crisp and clean. This has quickly replaced my old go to knife for field dressing. Worth every penny.
Betty Murphy –
It’s so so. Not great not bad. Handle material felt a bit different than pictured. Neutral on this one overall.
DeShawn Johnson –
This knife completely won me over the moment I picked it up. Handle feels amazing and the balance is perfect. This is exactly why I keep coming back to this store.
Robert Thomas –
Perfect gift. Perfect quality. No complaints. Every piece of the fit and finish looks hand checked before it shipped. Blade holds a razor edge right out of the box. Steel has a gorgeous pattern that looks different in every light. If you’re on the fence just get it. You won’t regret it.
Carol Ruiz –
This knife looks even better in person than in the listing photos. Came in a nice gift box which made it feel even more special. This will not be my last order from this store.