When paired together in a tattoo the two central images of rose and dagger represent duality.

The rose refers to love, positivity, passion and trust, and the dagger for betrayal, cunning, and deception.

A dagger is the world’s oldest personal weapon. It both protects and provides with a level of intimacy you don’t find with others such as the gun or bow.

The following collection of top 69 rose and dagger tattoos explore themes of duality but also apply great variety in design and application that you can apply to your own interpretation of the idea.

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1. Upper Arm Rose and Dagger Tattoo Ideas

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2. Black Bold Traditional Rose and Dagger Ink

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3. Rose and Dagger Tattoo Ideas for the Forearm

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4. Lower Leg Rose and Dagger Tattoo Art

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