Small Swords¶
Dagger¶
The typical dagger has a pointed, double-edged blade — as opposed to a knife, which has a single edge and is a bit shorter. Daggers are usable by almost every class, including Mages and Sorcerers.
Throwing daggers are a variant — see Missile Weapons.
Short Sword¶
The first type of sword to come into existence. A short sword has a double-edged blade about 2 feet long, with a pointed tip ideal for thrusting.
Source: bg2ee/original_manuals/baldurs_gate_2_ee_mastering_melee_and_magic.pdf — "Weapons" → "Small Swords".