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dagger

Short, pointed hand-to-hand weapon

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

Instance of: weapon type
Subclass of: stabbing weapon

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A dagger is a fighting knife typically 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.

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Has list: Q52092067
Length: 25 cm

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