Ornamental dagger tattoo
An original blackwork design of an ornamental dagger with solid black fills and dotwork. See it on your own skin through the camera before you book, free in TattooLab.
What a ornamental dagger tattoo means
Daggers have long meant courage, sacrifice and cutting ties with the past. Ornamental detailing turns a hard symbol into an elegant, protective talisman.
Placement and size
It works best on the forearm, one of the easiest spots: low pain and easy to show or cover.
Style and how it ages
Blackwork relies on bold outlines and solid black fills. Solid black is the longest-lasting ink, so blackwork stays crisp for decades with little more than sunscreen.