Stiletto U.S. V-42 stiletto, while in American English usage, the name "stiletto" can also refer to a switchblade knife with a stiletto- or bayonet-type blade design. The term in plural "stilettos", is also used as slang for a long, thin, high heel (stiletto heel) for certain boots and shoes, usually worn by women. First developed in Italy, the stiletto dates from the late 15th century, and is thought to be a development of the rondel dagger or "misericordia", a needle-pointed weapon with a narrow blade designed primarily for thrusting, though possessing cutting edges. Early stilettos normally used a one-piece cast-metal handle
Stiletto (O'Malley novel) position on an assault team to serve as Odette's personal bodyguard. Meanwhile a series of manifestations that could be of Grafter origin threaten the negotiations. Could the negotiations be an intricate double cross or are things not quite what they seem? This story is primarily told from the POV of Odette and Felicity. Rook Thomas and the rest of the court appear as featured players. There are new court members introduced to help move the story along. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25695756-stiletto Stiletto (O'Malley novel) Stiletto is a 2016 novel by author Daniel O'Malley, the sequel to his "The Rook". It was published by