Dagger tattoo

The choice of this or that picture to put it on the body is most often a way to emphasize some features of your appearance, character or attitude towards certain things. So you, having a desire to emphasize your own determination to protect personal interests, you can put a tattoo of a dagger on your body.

Meaning of the tattoo dagger

A dagger is a very serious image, filled with deep meaning. For many peoples (the brightest showed himself Caucasian peoples) dagger was considered a weapon of revenge. This edged weapon was also used in numerous rituals, they were awarded for high military merit or used for an act of mercy in war.

It should be noted that some daggers look like works of art. And in dealing with the very symbolism of this type of weapon when used as a tattoo, it is worth noting the following:

Courage;
Willingness to stand up for one’s interests;
Sharpness;
Uncommon intelligence;
Persistence;
Freedom of mind;
Willingness for power;
Loneliness;
Experiencing the pain of betrayal.

These are not all the meanings of the symbol that can be attributed to the dagger tattoo. Also, the symbol can change its meaning in the presence of additional elements in the picture. It is worth a little more detail about the variations of the tattoo with a dagger.

Dagger with extras

The tattoo gently contains only one image, usually the picture is complemented by other elements. The symbol of the dagger can be depicted as follows:

A heart pierced by a dagger is a symbol of a betrayal experienced;
A dagger and skull – this may be a symbol that a person is willing to go to extreme measures in defense of their rights, goals, or loved ones. Such a symbol may also have other meanings;
A dagger with a snake – a symbol of atonement;
Dagger and a rose – a symbol of redemption for betrayal of love and passion, but a more accurate interpretation depends on the color of the rosebud.

Dagger is often associated with the image of the cross, due to the similarity with the religious symbolism of the handle of edged weapons. If the resemblance of the handle with a cross is very clear, then the picture can symbolize a strong connection of our world with the otherworldly.

The length of the handle of the dagger is also important. Thus a long handle is interpreted as strength of spirit and its fortitude, while a short handle is a great physical strength.

The dagger on the scar

The shape of the dagger blade can be varied, which helps tattoo artists to disguise under the tattoo the scars on the skin of clients. However, in this case the scar is emphasized, which is possible only if there is pride in certain events in the aftermath of which this mark on the skin arose.

The impact of the tattoo

The dagger is most often applied not to change life or character, but as a symbol of certain events. Therefore, do not expect us to say – a tattoo with a dagger will bring you fame, a lot of money and help you find a life partner.

Self-confidence is something that can guarantee you a qualitatively done body art. A quality job done will ensure that you do not become a user of another service, namely removal of a bad tattoo.