If you are lucky enough to find an enchanted version, look for Vampirism (to sustain health during rapid hits) or Chilling (to slow down faster opponents).
Since it is a Tier 1 weapon, it is an excellent candidate for the "Hero Blade" transition later in the game, but many players keep a high-rolled Dirk as a backup weapon due to its reliability. Why Choose the Central Dirk? deepwoken central dirk