The Democratic States of Dagger and Knife is a mammoth, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Kitsune population. The hard-working population of 5.679 billion Dagger and Knifeans have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 19.6%.

The Dagger and Knifean economy, worth 244 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Woodchip Exports, Soda Sales, and Trout Farming. Average income is 42,892 Delta Eagles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Dagger and Knife's national animal is the Kitsune.

Dagger and Knife is ranked 234,744^th in the world and 2^nd in Union of Pagan Nations for Most Developed, scoring 52.68 on the Human Development Index.