Dauntless Manufacturing Announces Release of the Dermot Dagger
Asheboro, NC – August 2025 – Dauntless Manufacturing will release its latest blade, the Dermot Dagger, on Friday, August 29th, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST exclusively through the company’s website.
The Dermot Dagger is a modernized evolution of the iconic V-42 stiletto, originally issued to the First Special Service Force during WWII. Designed as a tribute to both the historic blade and to legendary combatives instructor Dermot “Pat” O’Neill, the dagger blends classic lineage with modern steel technology and precision American manufacturing.
Specifications
Overall Length: 9.5 in.
Blade Length: 5 in.
Blade Thickness: 0.185 in.
Blade Style: Double-edged spearpoint
Steels & Finishes:
- Magnacut – Tumbled or Black Oxide, 63 HRC
- CPM 3V – Nitride finish, 60 HRC
- Nichols Stainless Damascus
Handle Options: Black G10, Grey G10, OD Green G10, Coyote Brown G10, Ivory G10, Carbon Fiber
Sheath Options:
- Precision-molded Kydex with ambidextrous modular carry options
- Handcrafted leather sheath by Chattanooga Leather Works in hanger style, compatible with belt clip, DCC clips, Ulticlip, and optional thumb break
The Dermot Dagger is built entirely in-house at Dauntless Manufacturing’s North Carolina facility. While the V-42 was purpose-built for WWII commandos, the Dermot Dagger representsits modern continuation: a lean, functional fighting knife that honors history while being engineered for today’s demands.
Release Date: August 29, 2025 – 5:00 PM EST
Available exclusively at: www.dauntlessmanufacturing.com
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