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