🗡️
dagger
Unicode: 1F5E1 FE0F
Description
A dagger, a short, sharp pointed knife used for stabbing.
Group:
Objects > tool
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, often associated with danger, violence, or aggression. Can also represent sharpness, readiness, or a symbolic 'stab' at something.
Backstory
This emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. It represents a common weapon and tool across many cultures and historical periods.
Usage Examples
- Indicating danger: 'Watch out, it's a dangerous area 🗡️.'
- Figurative 'stab': 'That comment was a real dagger 🗡️.'
- Historical context: 'Knights often carried a dagger 🗡️.'
- Gaming context: 'Equipping the legendary dagger 🗡️.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Frequently represents danger, crime, or conflict. Can also be used metaphorically for a sharp remark or a difficult challenge.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with danger or violence, but might also appear in contexts of martial arts or historical weaponry without necessarily implying aggression in certain narratives.