Lapel Dagger

The Lapel Dagger became famous as a World War Two hideout knife, typically very short with a vestigial hilt that was grasped between the thumb and forefinger, and a cord loop that passed over the forefinger, which could serve to add retention or help manipulate the blade in the open, the way you might flip a set of keys around your finger.

Originally the lapel dagger came with a leather sheath that could be sewn into clothing, up a sleeve, or as its name would suggest, behind the lapel of a jacket. This was a popular technique during the Second World War, used by the likes of resistance agents and OSS / SOE alike.

Our Lapel Dagger is a homage to this famous concealed last ditch weapon. The blade is short, just under 2 inches in length, with an asymmetric grind, making the tip of the blade sharp but still robust. This little blade is perfect for use on soft targets around the face and neck. These types of weapons are best used to create opportunity to escape.

The Lapel Dagger foliates this further by being easy to conceal in a number of ways. The Kydex sheath can be sewn into clothing like the traditional one was, or can be used with the micro-cord static line supplied. The sheath is also very capable of being pushed off the blade with your thumb for discreet access inside a pocket. These little knives are each individually cut and ground by hand, and do vary slightly in size.

The Lapel Dagger is produced in batches periodically. You can order one directly from us via the contact form if stock is currently available. You can also follow us on Instagram or Facebook for notifications of future drops.