Dagger (weapon type)

Daggers, also known a Dirks are recurring weapons throughout the Final Fantasy series, mostly associated with the Thief and Ninja classes. Common daggers that recur are: Lust Dagger, Gladius, Mage Masher, Swordbreaker, Main Gauche and Orichalcum (or Orichaldagger). The most common dagger is the Assassin, which has the added effect of inflicting Instant Death on it's victim. A newer type of Dagger is the Zwill Crossblade, the Ultimate weapon of this type.

Final Fantasy
Thieves can equip daggers.

Final Fantasy II
Every characters can equip daggers.

Final Fantasy III
The Freelancer, Thief and ninja job classes can equip Daggers, furthermore, Ninjas can also throw them.

Final Fantasy IV
Cecil, Kain, young Rydia, Palom and Cid Pollendina can equip daggers, Edge can also throw daggers as well.

Final Fantasy V
Freelancers, Cannoneer, Thieves, Gladiators, and Dancers can equip daggers. The Ninja job class' ability also allows the character to throw daggers.

Final Fantasy VI
All characters can equip daggers, however, only Shadow and Locke can equip powerful daggers. Shadow can also throw daggers.

Final Fantasy IX
Zidane is the only character that can equip Daggers, however, late in the game, his daggers resembles a short double-bladed Naginata.

Final Fantasy XI
Warrior, Thief, Dancer, and Corsair job classes can equip daggers. Inconsequent of equipping Daggers, Ninjas can also throw them.

Final Fantasy XII
By equipping the appropriate License, any character can gain access to Daggers. It is a one-handed weapon, with the fastest charge time.

Final Fantasy Tactics
Chemist, Squire and Thief and Dancer can utilize Daggers. Ninja, aside from capable of equipping Daggers, the "Knife" ability also allows them to throw daggers.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
Thief and Juggler can equip Daggers. However, several Ninja abilities allows them to throw daggers.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
Thief can equip Daggers, the throw ability also allows Ninjas to throw Daggers.