Baby Stag Damascus Athame, 7"

A forged Damascus-steel blade with its rippling, water-grain pattern, set in a stag-horn handle, this seven-inch athame is a handsome ritual blade for casting circles and directing energy. It ships with a sheath for safe keeping. As an athame it is a tool of will and intention, not a knife for physical cutting, and the layered Damascus pattern makes each blade a little different.

Key Features

• Forged Damascus steel blade with a water-grain pattern
• Stag-horn handle
• About seven inches overall
• Sheath included
• Each Damascus pattern is unique

Product Details

• Blade: forged Damascus steel
• Handle: stag horn
• Overall length: approximately 7 inches
• Includes: sheath
• A ritual tool for directing energy, not intended for physical cutting
• As a forged natural-material piece, blade pattern and handle vary 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. The stag has long stood for the wild, for vitality, and in some traditions for the horned god, lending this blade an earthy, untamed character. The blade carries no power of its own; it 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. Return it to its sheath when the rite is complete. Damascus steel keeps best when kept dry and wiped with a little oil now and then to protect the pattern from rust. Keep it out of reach of children, 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 seven inches overall, and it 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.