A double-edged [[knife]] used for [[stab]]bing 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

* [[kris (weapon)|]]

h4. See also

* [[knife]]
* [[short sword]]
* [[List of weapons]]
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