dagger
A double-edged knife used for stabbing or thrusting. They are often a secondary defense weapon in close combat.
The difference between a dagger and a knife is that daggers are double-edged or edgeless and intended primarily or exclusively for stabbing, while knives are usually single-edged and intended primarily for cutting. Many knives and daggers are capable of either stabbing or cutting.
h4. Types
h4. See also
* knife
* short sword
* List of weapons
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