What is the difference between ''Dolche'' and ''Messer''?
Just curious. I´ve read a text of a friend, and I had this doubt.
Are there other synonymous?

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What is the difference between ''Dolche'' and ''Messer''?
Just curious. I´ve read a text of a friend, and I had this doubt. 
Are there other synonymous?

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Dolch: Old thrusting or stabbing weapon. Not used today. English "dagger". (http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolch)
Messer: A cutting tool. Used for example at meals or to prepare food. English "knife".

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The main difference is that a dagger (Dolch) is bigger, and always used as a weapon. It is smaller then a sword though. A knife (Messer) can be both a tool and a weapon. Both words as such should probably exist in Portuguese too I guess? You never played knight when you were a kid? :-)

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