A silver knife or dagger is the close-combat variant of silver ammunition. Many creatures that are vulnerable to silver bullets are equally vulnerable to a silver blade — the material matters more than the delivery method. Silver knives are quieter than firearms, always available (no ammunition to run out), and can be concealed more easily.
Usage
A silver knife is effective against werewolves, shapeshifters, skinwalkers, pishtacos, and various other creatures. It can be used for slashing or stabbing, though a heart strike is most reliably lethal for werewolves specifically. Hunters often carry silver knives as backup weapons even when armed with silver-loaded firearms.