Athames and Ceremonial Daggers
The Athame or ceremonial Dagger is another classic magical instrument used by many wizards and witches. The Dagger is often considered to be the implement of Elemental Air because of its two sharp edges, cutting, dividing, like the powers of the mind and language. Dissection and definition and the banishing of delusion are among its powers. The Athame is sometimes used by witches to cast circles and in pentagram banishing rituals. It is used in conjunction with the Chalice as a masculine symbol of insemination -- the planting of the symbolic seed of intention and light into the receptive, feminine vessel of the chalice. In some traditions the dagger is associated with elemental Fire as the masculine quality of transformation and action, paired with the chalice as feminine receptivity, Intention descending into Form.
I am not trained as a knife-maker, so these blades are intended only for ceremonial use. The instruments shown on this page were custom creations and are intended to give you ideas for your own custom order, should you desire a similar style athame.
Obsidian Athame with Spirals and Hematite Pommel
Athame No. 1. Hand-carved handle of chestnut, stained black and attached to an obsidian blade with sinews. The stone in the pommel is hematite. The pommel is inscribed with ogham letters spelling Morrigan. A similar athame could be made for $225.
Obsidian Athame with Faerie Star and Serpent
Athame No. 2. Obsidian blade with a rowanwood handle, carved serpent, moon, and fairy star. The pommel stone is jet and the serpent is painted with gold. A similar athame could be made for $225.