The stiletto developed in the late 16thC and by the 17thC, widespread across Italy, Spain and Portugal and to a lesser extent the rest of Europe.
Never a weapon of war, but a civilian dagger either as defence or more popularly considered for offence. Small, delicate looking, always fancy and above all lethal. Because of their ability to be stunning ‘Man jewellery’ combined with all their other attributes they were often sported by the moneyed rough and tumble set.
Because of their thin and small size they were named stiletto; a small pen.
Steel grip and guards, steel blade, veg tan leather sheath.
Please note, the blade on this knife is unhardened.
Specification
Overall length - 36cm/14”
Grip Length - 9.5cm/3.75”
Blade length - 25cm/10”
Blade thickness (at hilt) - 7.5mm/0.3”
TC13
