What does it mean to dream of a knife? Is it good or bad to dream of a knife? Dreams of knives can have real-life impacts and reactions, as well as subjective imaginations of the dreamer. Below is a detailed explanation from the official Zhougong Dream Dictionary website.
Dreaming of a knife often indicates that you will encounter disasters, dangers, or sharp conflicts. Such dreams also remind you to control your emotions in the near future, try to resolve conflicts properly, and avoid further escalation or impulsive actions that can lead to dangerous consequences.
For women, dreaming of knives, daggers, or other sharp objects symbolizes fear of men and sex.
For men, dreaming of a knife symbolizes a strong and aggressive side, and sometimes even hatred towards women.
When a man dreams of carrying a knife, it indicates strong masculinity or a desire to show off his manliness.
If a man dreams of being very dependent on a knife, it implies a lack of sexual security and fear of impotence.
Dreaming of a broken, bent, or softened knife also implies worrying about sexual ability.
Dreaming of giving a knife to someone else indicates that you will suffer losses and setbacks. If you can clearly recall the recipient, it also implies that you will break off with that person and become adversaries.
Dreaming of someone giving you a knife indicates that you will receive good news.
Dreaming of receiving a kitchen knife indicates an increase in income and an improvement in life.
For soldiers, dreaming of a knife indicates that they will go on a mission.
Dreaming of holding a knife and attacking someone indicates that you should pay attention to your health recently, as it implies that you may get sick, have a decline in health, or lose emotional control.
Dreaming of someone committing suicide with a knife indicates that you will have good luck or that your enemies will be defeated without a fight.
Dreaming of being stabbed or cut with a knife or sword indicates that troubles will soon pass, and you will receive unexpected money and have smooth business and prosperity.
Dreaming of accidentally injuring yourself with a knife, sword, or axe also indicates that you will have good luck and receive unexpected gains.
Dreaming of a knife with blood or being stabbed and bleeding indicates financial luck and unexpected gains.
However, if you dream of being injured by a knife or sword without bleeding, it indicates that you will encounter troubles at work, with many obstacles and worries.
Dreaming of stirring something with a knife indicates that you will have conflicts with others.
Dreaming of sharpening a knife indicates that you will overcome difficulties.
Dreaming of a blunt knife indicates that you will engage in hard work with low income.
Dreaming of opening a switchblade or folding knife indicates that you will encounter legal troubles.
Original Zhougong Dream Interpretation
Being stabbed with a knife brings quick benefits. — Zhougong Dream Interpretation
Stabbing someone with a knife indicates loss. — Zhougong Dream Interpretation
Attacking someone with a knife indicates self-loss. — Zhougong Dream Interpretation
A knife falling into water indicates the loss of a wife or concubine. — Zhougong Dream Interpretation
Dreaming of a knife indicates that the dreamer should focus on endurance to achieve good fortune without disaster. — Dream Forest Mystical Interpretation
Dreaming of a knife indicates important matters. Large knives indicate major events, small knives indicate minor events, and blunt knives indicate bad luck. Officials dreaming of this use numerology to deduce their location. Scholars and civilians dreaming of this indicate gaining benefits through refinement. Dreaming of large knives or Guan knives while traveling indicates returning home. Soldiers dreaming of sharpening or making knives indicate great fortune. Dreaming of knife damage indicates great misfortune. Patients dreaming of knives indicate good medicine. Dreaming of a blacksmith's knife shop indicates profitable transactions. Dreaming of obtaining twin knives indicates double benefits. Dreaming of carrying a waist knife indicates that all things will turn out well despite difficulties. Dreaming of a hooked knife indicates temptation. Dreaming of a hooked knife across the path indicates caution to prevent falls and careful steps to resolve issues. Litigation dreams of long knives indicate superior courts, while short knives indicate urgency. Dreaming of children holding knives indicates verbal disputes. Dreaming of a large knife in the clouds indicates wind and rain. Dreaming of Guan knives shining in the sky indicates the presence of Guan Sheng deity. Dreaming of legless muddy knives indicates defeated soldiers and resentful spirits. — Dream Forest Mystical Interpretation
Dreaming of the emperor bestowing a treasure knife indicates gaining official positions. — Dream Forest Mystical Interpretation
Dreaming of drawing a knife indicates benefits. — Dunhuang Dream Book
Dreaming of drawing a knife and stabbing oneself indicates wealth. — Dunhuang Dream Book
Dreaming of being killed by a knife indicates longevity. — Dunhuang Dream Book
Dreaming of being injured by a knife indicates financial loss. — Dunhuang Dream Book
Dreaming of mutual knife attacks indicates family matters. — Dunhuang Dream Book
Dreaming of sharpening a knife indicates great benefits. — Dunhuang Dream Book
Dreaming of holding a knife indicates verbal disputes. — Dunhuang Dream Book
Dreaming of being injured by a knife indicates great fortune and wealth. — Dunhuang Dream Book
Dreaming of exchanging knives indicates auspicious events. Exchanging knives with men indicates wealth, while with women indicates having children. Losing a knife after exchange indicates bad luck. — Dream Forest Mystical Interpretation
Dreaming of a golden knife indicates good fortune. — Dream Forest Mystical Interpretation
Dreaming of chopping knives, carving knives, gouging knives, twisting knives, and guillotine knives. Dreaming of a chopping knife indicates that decisions must be made. Dreaming of a carving knife indicates that actions are not superficial. Dreaming of a gouging knife indicates clarity and avoiding pettiness. Dreaming of a twisting knife indicates thoroughness. Dreaming of a guillotine knife indicates exceptional planning. — Dream Forest Mystical Interpretation
Dreaming of cutting knives, pointed knives, and spear knives. Dreaming of knife-like tools indicates financial benefits. Dreaming of arranging various knives indicates convenient matters. Dreaming of using various knives indicates celebratory events. Dreaming of damaged knives indicates financial loss. Dreaming of sharpening damaged knives indicates benefits. Dreaming of various knives in water pools or wells indicates disaster for the wife. — Dream Forest Mystical Interpretation
Dreaming of three knives. Dreaming of one knife indicates benefits, separation, or decisions. Dreaming of holding a knife in the mouth indicates receiving benefits. Dreaming of a red knife indicates regulation. Seeing blood on a knife indicates great wealth. Dreaming of two knives indicates pairs. Dreaming of three knives indicates cutting, separation, or surnames. Dreaming of four, five, or six knives indicates good fortune. Dreaming of seven knives indicates calamity, killing, or critical matters. Dreaming of eight knives indicates separation. Dreaming of nine knives indicates coldness, the hour of the dog, or a large pig. Dreaming of ten knives indicates completeness, achievement, or timing. Dreaming of half a knife indicates decision-making, initial stages, or youth. — Dream Forest Mystical Interpretation
Dreaming of carrying grass in the mouth with a knife indicates auspiciousness. — Dream Forest Mystical Interpretation
Dreaming of seeking a thousand oxen knife. Warriors dreaming of this indicate victory in battle. — Dream Forest Mystical Interpretation
Dreaming of a Japanese knife indicates good fortune. Dreaming of this indicates great benefits, receiving goods from afar, and great fortune when hung high. Dreaming of placing it outside the wall indicates guarding against thieves. — Dream Forest Mystical Interpretation
Women dreaming of drawing a knife indicates having children. — Zhougong Dream Interpretation
Women carrying a knife indicates great celebration. — Zhougong Dream Interpretation