Seeing a knife in a dream - what dreams mean for men and women, interpretation

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Universal dream book
Miller's Dream Book
Interpretation according to Vanga's dream book
Dream Interpretation of Grishina
Freud's Dream Book
Modern dream book of N. Stepanova
Why does a woman dream about a knife?
Why does a man dream about a knife?

Dreams are not always pleasant and rosy. Sometimes we dream about objects that do not bring positive emotions. These include dreams about knives. But you don’t need to immediately get upset and expect something bad. This symbol, on the contrary, protects against wrong steps and warns of impending danger. To understand exactly what a dream promises, where a knife is present, you need to remember in detail everything that you dreamed at night.

Why do you dream about knives - general interpretation according to the dream book

A knife is a dangerous cold weapon. When we see it, if it concerns cutting bread or fruit, we don’t experience the best sensations. Also in a dream. Seeing a knife is hardly a good sign. Of course, everything depends on the conditions, but usually such a dream is fraught with a hidden threat.

A knife in a dream is the first sign of betrayal, conflicts and lies in real life. If until today you thought that you had no enemies, then you were mistaken.

To see a knife in your hands in a dream means that in real life you have to be in unpleasant circumstances. The dream book says that the situation is tense to the limit. A wrong step will lead to dire consequences.

Holding a knife in your hand means being afraid of what is happening at the moment. You can't relax, every day is on pins and needles. The interpretation of such a dream always speaks of unfavorable events that may occur.

What kind of knife did you dream about?

In a dream, details are important - what the knife looks like and what condition it is in:

big knife - existing problems are not as serious as the dreamer sees;
broken - a situation with a risk of defeat awaits;
acute - the dreamer is in an anxious state;
kitchen - an invitation to dinner will be received;
table knife - a successful period will soon come with the opportunity to benefit from an unexpected situation;
donated knives - a clash with hypocrisy.

Interpretation of dreams with knives for men and women

For different genders, a dream about a knife is not a good sign. But of course there are some differences in interpretation.

Why does a man dream about a knife?

A man dreams of a knife - unpleasant events that will lead you to disappointment. To prevent this from happening, perhaps you shouldn’t build high hopes? This will be the best protection against trouble.

Sharpening knives for a man means dangerous situations are possible that cannot be avoided. If they come and take you by surprise, you just have to be prepared and accept them with dignity.

Knives in the hands of a man in a dream often speak of family quarrels and unwanted conflicts at work. In general, holding knives in your hands is an unkind sign, indicating that you can expect a tense situation.

Why does a woman dream about a knife?

For a woman to see a knife means to feel an imbalance within herself in real life. Dissatisfaction with yourself and your results. This can lead to bad consequences in the form of complete disappointment in yourself. It will be difficult to recover, so do not let such a situation arise if it arises.

The girl dreamed of a knife - speaks of self-doubt and internal fears. These are normal at a young age, but you need to seriously think about how to avoid them.

A pregnant woman dreams of a knife - problems with the child. It is worth going to the hospital and being under the strict attention of doctors, as anything can happen.

Adjustment for gender and age

Personalities are interpreted as follows:

A woman is not afraid of an aggressive member of the opposite sex. This is a harbinger of falling in love, courtship. But an armed stranger marks a clash with a rival. To cut yourself is to indulge in self-flagellation. Criticism in such a situation is not the most useful process.
For a man, the plots demonstrate the level of confidence and business activity. If a girl for whom the dreamer has sympathy was attacked, then you need to be more active. The feelings are mutual.
Children's dreams are intended for parents. The child subconsciously feels emotional discord. He needs more warmth and attention.

For a pregnant woman , terrible dreams do not foretell trouble. Interpreted as for all other ladies.

Interpretation depending on the type of knife

A knife may or may not be dangerous. It all depends on its type, novelty, purpose. The knife could be, for example, like this:

A broken knife often means that your hopes will not come true. One day you will realize how big a mistake you made, that you made big plans. They are not destined to come true. And it’s not a fact that this is your fault. You just miscalculated. Therefore, do not despair. You need to pull yourself together and reconsider your views, look at situations from an angle, change your mind.
A large knife symbolizes conflict, enmity. Most often it will be caused by mutual disagreements on both sides. Your choice is to accept the challenge or give up. The main thing is to behave with dignity. Large knives in dreams are a sign that you will be able to show strength of character and put the offender in his place.
A sharp knife in a dream means that at the moment everything is fine, but situations (perhaps even minor ones) are expected soon that will put you out of action. You will start to think a lot about them, worry and worry. Of course, situations are worth solving, but your anxiety should go to the 100th level. Forget about it, distract yourself mentally, as anxiety only worsens the condition.
Dull knife (rusty) - this type of knife usually dreams of unpleasant situations in the family. There may be conflicts that, if tried, will develop into expenses or divorce from your loved one. You will be dissatisfied with the situation in the family, you will often cling with or without reason. But this can be avoided if you just talk, right?
Table knives dream of long separations. If there is a long trip ahead (yours or someone close to you), then you simply need to spend as much time together as possible in advance. Under no circumstances leave when you are in a quarrel, because in the future it will be difficult to survive such a distance.
Knife in the blood - You feel acute anxiety. Such a dream is a symbol of danger, self-destruction. Trouble may happen to your family and friends. You cannot find a place for yourself due to anxiety. But it won't help matters. Talk to them, monitor their well-being and mood.
A beautiful knife - you will receive a nice gift that will make you very happy. This gift will be from an unexpected person. From someone who wouldn't even think of such a thing. But he will explain his decision very logically. True, this explanation will be noodles on your ears. You should expect a catch from such unexpected attention; the person is not as honest as he might seem.

Freud's Dream Book

Seeing a sharp knife lying on the bed is a fear of new acquaintances with the opposite sex.

Watching in a dream how one of your friends intends to stab someone with a knife - does not take into account other people’s opinions, ignores those around you.

Receiving beautiful knives from a loved one in a dream is an unexpected gift from a stranger.

Trying to cut bread with a dull knife means you have complexes that interfere with your normal life.

Losing a knife in a dream and looking for it for a long time indicates excessive fatigue, which interferes with making love.

Buying an antique knife from someone else means constant control over the situation in bed, the desire to dominate your partner.

The meaning of sleeping with a knife depending on your actions

We can perform various actions with melee weapons, such as:

Kill a man with a knife

Killing a person with a knife often dreams of betrayal on the part of a loved one. This can be a very painful blow. You don’t expect a catch at all, but that’s exactly what can happen. This situation will affect your future life. You may become withdrawn and depressed. To prevent this from happening, it is very important not to build high hopes.

Stick the knife

Sticking a knife in a dream most often speaks of unexpected love. Moreover, it will not begin and end in the best way. You can protect yourself from this sad experience by not trusting the first people you meet, but by choosing your environment wisely.

Throwing knives in a dream

Throwing knives in a dream is a bad sign. Take a closer look at the people who are near you. Tension is growing between you and someone else. As a result, one day this will develop into a conflict. If you now support the desire to quarrel, this will result in prolonged hatred and discontent. You will no longer be able to establish contact, and crossing paths again will be very painful.

Hit with a knife

A dream in which you hit someone with a knife suggests that somewhere inside you there are different feelings bordering. You cannot fully understand yourself.

If you dreamed that you:

They stabbed themselves - you are tired of the lack of attention, you really want to be seen better and recognized for your abilities. But at the same time, you don’t believe that this is possible, and therefore you can be shocked to the core. Who knows how this will affect you if it happens abruptly and unexpectedly?
If you hit another person with a knife - fatigue from society greatly affects you. You are not against communication, personal contacts, but they are very exhausting. It turns out that you find too little time to spend time on your personal desires. This can lead to burnout, be extremely careful.

Cut yourself with a knife in your sleep

If in a dream you cut yourself with a knife, then the dream tells you that you may accidentally lose something that was very dear to you. This thing was personal, very important. This can also apply to people. For example, some dear people, communication with whom has been on the brink for some time. Such a loss will hit you very hard.

Stab a person

If you stabbed a person with a knife in a dream, then you may find yourself in a situation where you have to make a choice about what to do. There is a high probability of showing your character not in the best way. You can act terribly low and ugly. Therefore, if a similar situation arises: think carefully about what to do and how to do it. This can save you from unpleasant consequences.

Think about what is more important to you: to defend yourself in some dispute once or to remain in constant tension for a long time.

Find a knife in a dream

Finding a knife in a dream may mean that you have the opportunity to prove yourself as a worthy leader. In times when very important decisions are required of you, you must not make a mistake. It is necessary to draw up a clear action plan, distribute responsibilities and show your best side. It is in your power to arrange the situation so that it has the best outcome. You will be able to achieve your goal, fulfill your plans.

If in a dream you saw a knife lying on the table, it means that you are not very eager to make new acquaintances. This is due to your fears. Once in the past something happened that greatly influenced your perception of new people. Unfortunately, this is a very common story. You need to get over yourself. You shouldn’t start trusting thoughtlessly, but every person has a piece of something good that you could borrow and make your life better.

Buy a knife

Buying a knife in a dream speaks of a new stage in life. I have years of study and work behind me, which have borne fruit. But now you can again be filled with new knowledge. This can be either experience in the work you do, or something completely new and unknown. The main thing you must understand is that new knowledge is always good. Without development, life cannot be considered complete.

Buying a beautiful knife for decoration in a store indicates that it is very important for you to keep the situation in life under control. This control extends to your plans, work, and personal life. Sometimes it reaches the point of absurdity. You understand that you suffer from it, right? And you expose others to suffering. You need to work with yourself so as not to let the situation get so out of control that you simply panic.

Sharpening a knife in a dream

Sharpening a knife in a dream means that there are situations in your life that negatively affect you. You accumulate irritation in yourself, and at the same time resentment. As a result, this may result in you being greatly disappointed, quarrels and misunderstandings will begin, and you may lose “yourself.”

Losing a knife in a dream

A dream in which you managed to lose a bladed weapon, but you can’t find it, suggests that you are too tense in your sex life. Fatigue has accumulated, it puts pressure on you mentally, not giving you the opportunity to relax. Women have such a dream at moments when their partner has stopped satisfying her in bed, and men have this dream when he chooses the easy route of regular one-night stands. None of these cases can be positive. In order to correct the situation, you should come up with something new and exciting for yourself. This will help preserve relationships for those who already have a partner, and help others find entertainment other than sex.

If a knife falls from your hands in a dream, it means that you may become confused in a situation in which it would be worthwhile to be collected and attentive. Such a dream is very significant. He just says that in the next few days you should be more sensitive. This is necessary so as not to miss “the very thing” that the falling knife in the dream warned you about.

Dream Interpretation of Grishina

If you dream of a knife or dagger, beware of a person who has recently entered your circle.

Seeing a lot of knives scattered on the ground is a false confession of a loved one.

Cutting with a shoe knife in a dream means the imminent death of a loved one, mourning.

Looking at a dagger through a store window - soon you will be told a secret or will have to overcome obstacles to get what you want.

Playing with a folding knife in a dream means an unexpected illness, the departure of a loved one.

Throwing a knife in the sand means hatching a plan for revenge, getting angry at others.

A woman admiring a knife in a dream means hatred of her friends, misunderstanding of her husband.

A woman collecting knives in a dream means wanting new sensations, a secret desire to cheat on her husband.

Picking up knives from the floor and putting them in a drawer means difficulties with subordinates, a secret enemy.

Walking down the street to find a knife - your new friend will turn out to be a bad person.

Sharpening a kitchen knife means in real life being under the same roof as an enemy.

Cutting patterns on fabric with a knife means parting with a loved one.

Throwing a knife is an unexpected argument that will lead to tears.

Giving a sharp object to another person in a dream means be on guard, an accident or illness is possible.

Sticking a knife into an enemy in a dream means unsuccessful completion of affairs, failure in personal affairs.

The meaning of a dream with a stuck knife depending on the part of the body

A dream in which you received a wound may have an even worse meaning than the usual appearance of a knife in dreams. There is a high probability that someone wants to harm you, and sometimes does it without any intent. You shouldn't trust anyone. You can get wounds in the following parts of the body:

A knife in the back means that in the near future you will have to experience the loss of someone very important or too long a painful separation. You need to be prepared for different scenarios. It will be very painful, but who said life was easy?
Knife in the throat - You are surrounded by enemies. Moreover, they are jealous and want to get what rightfully belongs to you. A sharp “attack” is expected, and you will be taken by surprise and will not be able to resist the enemies.
A knife in the heart - no matter how symbolic it may be, such a dream suggests that love is coming to an end. This could be influenced by many different reasons, but the result will be the same. You can overcome this obstacle only through joint efforts, testing the strength of your relationship or marriage.
A knife in the leg is a symbol of loss of direction in life. You are in a situation where things are starting to go wrong. You are confused and don't know what to do next. Seek advice from those you trust. As a last resort, there are psychologists. It is important for you to get back on track so that everything will be wonderful in the future.
A knife in the neck is a dream about conflict situations. You may get into an unexpected and not the most pleasant clash. The enemy will be strong, he will not only use “forbidden techniques,” but he may well be able to touch on a very sore subject.
Stabbed in the stomach with a knife - such a dream is often a sign that you are very sensitive to manifestations of negativity in your direction. This can be any kind of attack. In this case, someone will dare to insult your honor, for which you will feel incredible shame. Pull yourself together and defend your good name.

Image in history

The image of a knife stands at the very origins of humanity.
It became what we know now - metallic - about 5,000 years ago. Initially, the knife was used as a tool with which to obtain food and cut up prey. Also, with its help, ancient rites and magical rituals, fortune telling, and the creation of amulets were carried out. The item got its name from the expression “leg sword,” that is, a weapon that was attached to the leg. In ancient times, it was the owner's everyday companion and a functional item. It was believed that it protected against magic and witchcraft, so passing the sword into the wrong hands was a bad omen. At the betrothal, the groom gave the bride a weapon as a sign of protection and worship, as well as complete trust. The knife accompanied a person throughout his life, and in many cultures even after, being associated with a faithful friend and protector.

Why do you dream of cutting with a knife?

Cutting meat with a knife in a dream has two interpretations. It all depends on what kind of meat it was. Despite the fact that there is a bladed weapon in a dream, cutting raw meat means coming out victorious in a very difficult life situation. Cutting already prepared meat is a problem in the professional field of activity.
Cutting cheese with a knife is a dream that symbolizes minor or sometimes significant health problems. Don't waste your energy in vain, you will still need it. There is one exception: if the cheese in the dream was Swiss, then everything will end very quickly and safely.
If you cut your hand with a knife in a dream, it means that your loved ones are not satisfied with your behavior and your character. Heaps of claims may fall on you, from which you will barely have time to fight off. It’s worth trying to talk to them, maybe not all the accusations are really worth it? Perhaps this is a common misunderstanding that can be resolved through a friendly conversation rather than constant clashes and scandals.

Cutting with a knife always means quarrels and disagreements, both with loved ones and with colleagues, friends, and sometimes with oneself. A rather difficult period is possible, but all bad things come to an end sooner or later.

Knife wound

A knife wound in a dream is interpreted by many dream books as a symbol of material loss. Therefore, it is recommended to temporarily postpone activities designed to make a profit.

If you feel pain when you are stabbed in a dream, this indicates a possible deterioration in your well-being. You should pay more attention to your health, protect yourself from injuries and take preventive measures against diseases during epidemics.

Stabbing a stranger in a dream means that a very devoted new friend will soon appear in your life.

If you dreamed that you cut your hand while trying to cook food, then this is a bad sign. Most likely, your family will burden you with a huge number of responsibilities that will take up too much time.

A dream in which you stab another person with a knife can be a good sign. This dream foretells an improvement in your financial condition.

Being cut with a knife in a dream symbolizes the hypocrisy of friends who will betray you at the most unexpected moment.

Seeing blood from a knife wound in a dream means that quarrels will begin in your family over trifles.

According to Freud's dream book, a cut with a knife may indicate that the dreamer is complex. In order for life to begin to improve, you need to say goodbye to youthful fears and complexes.

Fighting with a knife in a dream - interpretation

If in a dream you are attacked with a knife, then in the near future the situation in your personal life will change dramatically. If you were alone, your soulmate will appear. There was a relationship - you will move to the stage of marriage. Marriage - the relationship will become stronger or a divorce will occur. It is in your hands to choose the path along which you and your significant other will go. But standing in one place will no longer work. Fate decided for you that now is the right moment. You just need to use it.
A fight with a knife speaks of a difficult period in your life. The dream itself was quite unpleasant: a fight, and even with knives. Therefore, in real life you should be very careful not to get into trouble through your own fault.
If you dream of a man with a knife, it means there is someone who worries you in real life. You are a little afraid and try to stay away. The dream suggests that the position you have chosen is correct. A person is not as simple as everyone else thinks of him; you definitely shouldn’t let him get close in order to avoid “dirty tricks.”
I had a dream where you were stabbed with a knife. Interpreters believe that after such a dream you should prepare for the fact that there will be dangers that will have to be resisted (the machinations of enemies, showdowns, conflicts). Someone really wants to harm you, but to do it in such a way that you would never guess that it was this person who set it up. Be attentive and watch your surroundings, like a predator stalks its prey. The best defense is not an attack. The best defense is not to be present in the place where the attack is being planned. Don't give a reason.
If you dream of defending yourself with a knife, in real life you skillfully defend your personal boundaries. But there is bad news - you are very sensitive. If you fail to defend yourself properly even once, you will feel as bad as you have ever felt before. You really need people who can support you if something happens. People whose shoulders you could lean on.
Killing a man with a knife in a dream means that in the near future your fate will change dramatically. Everything seems to be turned upside down, in the literal sense of this phrase. Sleep does not always bring exactly negative changes, but you must be “ready.” When changes happen, you will react to them more calmly and rebuild without unnecessary problems.

Is there any reason to be afraid?

The most troubling are dreams in which a stranger is seen, in whose hand a weapon is clutched, pointed at the dreamer. Dream books do not have a single answer as to whether such a picture indicates a threat. Sometimes it happens that even though you had a chance to see a man with knives in a dream, the person is well aware that there is no threat to him personally. According to collections of interpretations, this vision predicts a quick, interesting acquaintance that will take place according to an unusual scenario. The person with whom you happen to create contact will have a strong influence on the dreamer’s life in the future.

A dream may show an aggressive stranger or even a group of such persons. The collections propose to regard this picture as fear, internal fears. The subconscious mind reminds a person of the problems that surround him in real life - probably, it has not been possible to find a solution for a long time. However, it is still too early for despair - soon, according to dream books, someone will come to the rescue.

If in a dream you happened to see a man holding a dagger in his hands, the dreamer will probably soon be able to defeat his opponent. If the dream showed such a woman, you can count on meeting someone who will become a true fighting friend, trustworthy in the most difficult circumstances.

Why do you dream of a man with a knife?

A dream where you are being pursued by a person who is definitely making an attempt on your life is also considered a very bad sign. For example:

A maniac with a knife dreams of people who really need to show character at the moment. Perhaps the situation in which you find yourself is not the best, but without your desire it will not be possible to resolve it. A dream in which there was a killer with a knife says to pull yourself together and help people in need. Look, don’t make a mistake yourself! You can avoid an undesirable outcome if you put in all your strength.
I dream of a guy with a knife. If there is no threat as such, but the young man has a weapon in his hands, it means that you can trust the wrong people. They take advantage of the fact that you consider them good people, but at the last moment they can stab you in the back with a knife.
Chasing with a knife - You are very tired from daily activities. And this is no joke. Maybe we should take on a little less responsibility? It's not just you who has to do this. Your health may suffer from excessive perfectionism. Observe how little you leave for rest, then you will understand for sure.
You dream that you are attacked with a knife, and then the dream goes on to the fact that you are being killed with a knife - you repeat your mistakes over and over again, you step on the same rake. It's like an endless vicious circle, from which only those people who sincerely want it can get out. What do you want?
A man killed with a knife in a dream symbolizes rash decisions that have dire consequences. You didn’t attach any importance to the situation now, and then it will play out in such a way that it will no longer be possible not to think about it. This will have the greatest impact on your life and on you.

Should I expect guests or conversations?

A threat with a knife is a vision indicating impending unpleasant conversations with those who treat the dreamer poorly. According to dream books, the result of negotiations will be determined only by the will and actions of the person watching the dream.

The dream can show not only knives, but also spoons. If the picture is like this, it means that soon you will have to welcome guests in your home - you will need to treat them with something. A small knife in the hands of another person indicates deception, and the need to throw knives predicts negative events that negatively affect one's reputation. These can greatly undermine the dreamer’s authority in society.

Other variations of dreams with a knife

If in a dream a person close to you picked up a knife in order to cut bread or any other food, then this is a symbol that you are “playing too hard.” In real life, you decided to outsmart everyone, naively believing that no one is able to notice the games you are playing. But this opinion is wrong. You are only one last step away from being discovered. A little more and your behavior may backfire on you. The consequences will not be the most pleasant.

Cold weapon threat

If in a dream you are threatened with a knife, then interpreters believe that a strong opponent will appear on the battlefield. There will be a fight between two warring parties. It is very important to understand the small details of such a dream, because the outcome of the battle in real life will depend on them.

If in a dream you successfully knocked a cold weapon out of your enemy’s hands, you will be able to win a brilliant victory in reality.

If the one who threatened you still wins, then there is a chance of falling into someone’s network in real life. Someone definitely doesn't wish you well. Do not follow the lead of those you do not trust or show at least minimal doubts.

Ex-lover with a knife

If you dreamed of an ex with a knife, then you can expect news from him in the near future. It will not be pleasant; on the contrary, it will bring a lot of unnecessary trouble and new disappointments. Perhaps he still harbors a grudge against you and would really like to share it so that you do not forget that you hurt him.

Dead man with a knife

If you dream of a dead man with a knife, then do not rush to think that this is necessarily a bad dream. Usually it means a lack of attention and support from those people from whom you expect it. A deceased person with a knife in a dream does not mean that you should now be afraid of anything. They don't talk about death, they don't even bear aggression. This is a symbol that you really need the outside world to pay attention to you.

Dreaming of blood from a knife

Drops of blood from being stabbed by a knife are dreamed of by people who may experience a lot of trouble in the near future. As if someone is mocking and plotting. Interpreters say what can be done to avoid such misfortunes: help people more, be kind and attentive to them.

Gave me a knife in a dream

A gift in the form of a set of knives indicates that one person is very unkind towards you, he does not think at all about the consequences and can fool you around his finger. Of course, to avoid this, you should not be gullible and naive. Intuition can tell you.

Cut with a very dull knife

If in a dream you cut something with a dull knife, then this is a symbol of the fact that in real life you are a very insecure and withdrawn person. Usually such a manifestation of character comes from distant childhood. You were not given due attention or love, you were given complexes, and now you are suffering at a conscious age. You need a psychologist who can help you banish all these fears of appearing “wrong.” You need to start living for yourself, loving yourself.

Other actions

Ordinary, peaceful actions with a knife are also important. Popular dream books give them the following meaning:

A dream where a person had to cut meat with a knife warns of the possibility of thoughtless spending and wasted investments. In the near future, you should start handling money more carefully and refuse large purchases and transactions, no matter how tempting they may seem.
Sharpening a knife in a dream is an opportunity to make peace with a rival or old enemy. Soon a person will have to do boring, hard or uninteresting work in order to feed his family and maintain well-being.
Working with a knife that does not relate to cooking - cutting or processing shoes - is hard work in reality. It is unlikely to be avoided.
If the dreamer walks down the street holding a knife in his hands, this indicates a hostile attitude towards others, excessive suspiciousness or distrust.
Cleaning the blade of a knife or dagger means a quick wedding. The meaning of sleep does not depend on the appearance and purpose of the instrument.
A man hides a knife behind his back or in some secluded place - something is eating him. Some long-standing offense haunts the dreamer and he strives to forget and hide it from others.
Breaking a bladed weapon means failure and disruption of your plans. The cause of trouble, directly or indirectly, will be the dreamer himself.
Using a dagger for shaving means losses. Soon a person will have to part with hard-earned property - the reason for this will be the deliberate actions of ill-wishers.
Throwing knives at a target is a bad sign. Soon the sleeper will commit some unseemly acts that could seriously ruin his reputation and undermine his authority in the right circles.
A dream where a person happened to give a knife to someone says that he will soon get rid of his problems. But you shouldn’t be too happy - his hardships and adversities will not disappear, but will be passed on to someone else.
If you happen to receive an instrument as a gift, a person will appear in the dreamer’s life who will rely too much on his help and will dump his problems on his shoulders.
Wash a knife - someone wants to meet the sleeping person. The dream foreshadows unexpected but pleasant guests, a reunion with old acquaintances.
A dream about a man buying a dagger says that he is very ambitious. But to achieve his goals and satisfy his ambitions, he needs to be more active.
Finding a knife in a dream means meeting a person who will seem like a friend, but in reality will turn out to be a hypocrite and a traitor.

According to most dream books, a knife is a rather ambiguous sign. The interpretation of dreams with it depends not only on the details, but also on the person’s personal attitude towards this instrument.

Other interpretations

Not all dream books agree on how to interpret this or that symbol. Here are several alternative interpretations based on the type of knives and related actions:

A folding knife seen in a dream speaks of hidden aggression and anger that you are trying to control.
A melee weapon in a case means you can lose control of even the calmest situation.
A penknife portends separation.
Shoemaker - losses.
A kitchen knife symbolizes family conflicts and squabbles.
A pocket knife promises a difficult situation.
A sharp blade portends worry and anxiety.
Cutlery - quarrels and disagreements regarding the division of property or inheritance.
A rusty knife symbolizes old grievances, quarrels and problems.
A serrated blade means disputes with relatives.
A garden knife is a symbol of unfair punishment.
Buying a knife means losses and unexpected expenses.
Selling means profit.
A knife on your belt promises an unsuccessful romance.
Cleaning something with a knife in a dream means visiting guests.
Sharpening a blade means joyful events.
A knife stuck into a table or tree foreshadows a funny situation.
Receiving a kitchen knife as a gift means that you will be invited to a banquet or party.
Finding a knife in a dream means that you should watch your words, or that you will suddenly get lucky.
Losing a knife in a dream promises financial difficulties.
If you dropped a knife, this suggests that due to the fuss you may lose something valuable.
Cutting something is beneficial.
Getting stabbed in a dream could mean passionate love.
If you put a knife to another person's throat, it symbolizes a threat or accusation.
Sticking a knife into yourself means that you will change your plans.
If someone threatens you with a knife, then this means an unpleasant showdown.

A knife in a dream is a reflection of negative emotions. Using it as a weapon means that you will face many conflicts and quarrels in the near future. However, this period will pass, and life will get better after it.