dagger

Also known as poniard, dagger knife, double-edge knife

300px|thumb|upright=1.35|The Fairbairn–Sykes fighting knife, a modern-day dagger

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A dagger is a short, pointed blade weapon designed for close-range combat or stabbing. It has been used throughout history as both a practical tool and a weapon in warfare and self-defense.

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Commons category: Daggers
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History
Antiquity
Middle Ages
Renaissance and early modern period
Modern period (19th–21st century)
Cultural symbolism
Modern use
Art knives
See also
Notes
References
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300px|thumb|upright=1.35|The Fairbairn–Sykes fighting knife, a modern-day dagger

A dagger is a fighting knife with a very sharp point and usually one or two sharp edges, typically designed or capable of being used as a cutting or thrusting weapon. Daggers have been used throughout human history for close combat confrontations, and many cultures have used adorned daggers in ritual and ceremonial contexts. The dagger's distinctive shape and historic usage have made it iconic and symbolic. In the modern sense, a dagger is designed for close-proximity combat or self-defense; due to its use in historic weapon assemblages, it has associations with assassination and murder. However, double-edged knives play different roles in different social contexts.