There were all kinds of short swords, dirks, shivs, Stilettos, daggers.
"The Sword"
Frank Quattrocchi
The clasps at her shoulders, partly visible under the short cloak or shawl which was thrown over them, and which might, if necessary, be drawn over her head, seemed to serve the purpose, not only of fastening her dress, but of providing her with sharp prongs or minute Stilettos for her defence, in case she fell in with ruffians by the way; and though the expression of her face was most feminine, there was that about it which implied she could use them for that purpose on an emergency.
"Callista"
John Henry Cardinal Newman
Meanwhile, there was going on a duel, the weapons of which were not pianos, but those invisible Stilettos with which two women conduct a deadly feud, and politely tear each other's eyes out.
"The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 2"
Rupert Hughes