Dagger (from Vulgar Latin: 'daca' - a Dacian knife) is a bladeweapon (essentially a double-edged knife) used for thrusting, stabbing or as a secondary weapon in close fighting.
In most cases a spline is placed along the centerline of the blade to strengthen the blade. However, almost from the very beginning of Egyptian history, daggers were adorned as ceremonial objects with golden hilts and later even more ornate and varied construction. Until recently, military officers wore ceremonial daggers as a symbol of power. Soldiers are still equipped with combat knives (dagger) today. Many daggers would have eagle heads, birds, lions or other animals adorn the handles and guards. Many Military's had a Dagger that was unique to their country and division.