dagers

Dagers is not a standard term in English; the common plural is daggers. A dagger is a hand-held blade weapon with a double-edged, pointed blade designed primarily for stabbing. Typically shorter than a sword, daggers emphasize thrusting and piercing in close-quarters combat rather than chopping.

Design features include a straight or gently curved double-edged blade, a crossguard to protect the hand, a grip or hilt, and a pommel for balance. Daggers are often issued with a sheath and worn at the belt. Blade shapes vary from slender rondel and poniard profiles to broader, leaf-like forms; hilts may be wood, metal, or bone, and can be plain or ornate.

Historical use spans many cultures from antiquity through the early modern era. Notable examples include the Roman pugio, medieval rondel dagger, and the later poniard. Daggers served as personal sidearms, ceremonial symbols, and status items. Across regions, blade geometry, guards, and hilt fittings reflect local fighting styles and metalworking traditions.

Modern context: today daggers survive mainly as ceremonial pieces, collectors’ items, or training weapons for martial arts. Functional daggers are produced by traditional bladesmiths and contemporary manufacturers, often in regulated jurisdictions. The term continues to appear in historical discussions, reconstructions, and fiction, while the standard plural in English remains daggers.