Black Renaissance athame

A slender, double-edged blade in a black faux-wood grip, this Renaissance-styled athame has the elegant lines of an old court dagger. It measures about ten inches overall with a five-inch blade and serves as a ritual tool for directing energy and casting the circle, not for cutting in the physical. Graceful on the altar and easy in the hand.

Key Features

• Slender, double-edged stainless blade
• Black faux-wood grip
• Elegant Renaissance lines
• About 10 inches overall, 5 inch blade
• A ritual directing tool, not for physical cutting

Product Details

• Blade: slender, double-edged stainless steel
• Handle: black faux wood
• Length: approximately 10 inches overall, 5 inch blade
• A ritual tool for directing energy, not intended for physical cutting
• Cannot ship to Massachusetts or California
• California Proposition 65 warning: this product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm; for more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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. A slender, elegant blade in the Renaissance style lends a refined, courtly note to that ceremonial work. 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 grip in a relaxed hold, set your intention, and trace the circle or direct energy with deliberate movements. Return it to safe storage when the rite is complete. 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.

How big is it? About ten inches overall with a five-inch blade.

Are there shipping restrictions? Yes. This blade cannot ship to Massachusetts or California, and it carries a California Proposition 65 warning.

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? Wipe the stainless blade after use and store it safely to protect the edge and finish.