Description

Origin & Traditional Use

A black-handled ritual athame in Renaissance style. An athame is a ritual knife, traditionally black-handled and double-edged, used in witchcraft and ceremonial magic to direct energy and command spirits. It is not used for cutting physical things.

Uses in the Work

Use it to cast the circle, pointing the blade at the ground as you turn, and to point to each quarter as you call the elemental demons. Direct energy into a candle, talisman or sigil by holding the blade toward it, and trace sigils in the air. It represents the masculine principle and is joined with the chalice in the symbolic Great Rite. Keep it consecrated, wrapped and used only for ritual.

Pairs Well With

Black Pentagram Leather Grimoire Journal; Dragon’s Blood Oil – 1 oz; Pentagram Altar Pentacle 2.75″

Lore

Renaissance magicians like Agrippa and Dee worked in a culture where a knife at the belt was part of everyday dress. The magical knife was separate: never drawn for food or quarrel, reserved for the art.

What You Receive

Featuring the delicate lines and curves this athame features a slender double-edged blade and a black, faux-wood grip. (Cannot ship to MA or CA) 10″ – 5″ blade.