Bosom Damascus Athame, 6 1/2"

A compact athame with a forged Damascus-steel blade, this six-and-a-half-inch piece pairs the rippling, water-grain pattern of Damascus with a size easy to keep close. It ships with a sheath. As an athame it is a tool for directing energy and casting the circle, not for cutting in the physical, and the layered Damascus pattern makes each blade a little different.

Key Features

• Forged Damascus steel blade with a water-grain pattern
• Compact, about six and a half inches
• Sheath included
• Each Damascus pattern is unique
• Easy to keep close or carry

Product Details

• Blade: forged Damascus steel
• Length: approximately 6.5 inches
• Includes: sheath
• A ritual tool for directing energy, not intended for physical cutting
• As forged Damascus, the blade pattern varies from one to the next

The Spiritual Significance

In Wiccan and many contemporary witchcraft traditions, the athame is the blade of will, used to cast and close the circle, direct personal energy, and mark sacred space rather than to cut in the physical world. Most traditions associate it with the element of Fire, some with Air. Damascus steel, folded and forge-welded into its flowing grain, has long carried associations with skill, layered strength, and the marriage of many into one, in a size made to keep close. The blade carries no power of its own; it focuses and directs the intention you bring to your practice.

How To Use

Cleanse a new blade by smoke or moonlight and dedicate it with a word or intention. To work with it, hold the handle in a relaxed grip, set your intention, and trace the circle or direct energy with deliberate movements. Damascus steel keeps best dry, wiped after use, with a little oil now and then to protect the pattern from rust. Keep it out of reach of children, store it apart from kitchen and utility knives, and remember it is a ceremonial tool rather than a cutting knife.

Pairs Well With

• Medieval Boline, the cutting companion to the athame
• Cast Iron Cauldron with Lid, 5"
• Triple Moon Altar Cloth
• White Sage Smudge Stick, to cleanse the blade
• Magical Herbalism by Scott Cunningham

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an athame used for? It is a ritual blade for casting and closing the circle and directing energy. It is not used for physical cutting.

What is Damascus steel? Damascus steel is forged in layers that show a distinctive rippling, water-like pattern, so no two blades look exactly alike.

How big is it? About six and a half inches, a compact size that ships with a sheath.

Which element does the athame belong to? Most traditions link the athame with Fire, though some assign it to Air. Use whichever framework fits your path.

How do I care for it? Keep Damascus steel dry, wipe it after use, and apply a little oil from time to time to guard the pattern against rust.