The dagger is a martial knife which has a sharp tip and sharp edges. It has a protective part, which separates the stick from the keen part and doesn’t allow hurting the hand. Daggers were used in encounters during the human history. In present, they are utilized for self-defense and close combats.

It should be said that despite the fact that many people like dagger tattoos, they are not fundamental in tattoo designs. The idea of weapons isn’t very widespread in tattoo art.

In the Neolithic period, the dagger was manufactured from ivory, granite and fangs. A big number of American fighters and sailors carried daggers when taking part in the war which was taking part in Vietnam. As the Arthurian legend tells, King Arthur owned a magic dagger which was called Carnwennan or Small White-Hit, that hid the person who carried it. In Tolkien’s tales, the hobbit Bilbo Baggins wore a lengthy Elvish dagger called the Sting.

Although the dagger design has several meanings, you can wear it with many signs and components, thus underlining the significance which you have taken into account. The dagger can symbolize courage loyalty on the one side, and hostilities, fear, danger and cruelty on the other. The dagger with the heart, head or rose has different meanings, from dead love to emotional betrayal.

Here you can see some interesting designs of dagger tattoo, which will attract you very much.

Simple Dagger Tattoos

A simple dagger tattoo is created without additional signs symbolizes courage and devotion on the one side, and cunning, betrayal and infidelity on the other side.

Stabbing Dagger tattoo’s meaning

This tattoo has the meaning of successfully solved problem.

The Meaning of Serpent and Knife Tattoo

This design symbolizes balance between superior and defeat.