Witch's Knife: Making, History, and Magical Properties of Ritual Blades

Why is a knife one of the main working tools in nature religion? The symbol of the pentagram, and the cup (or chalice), and the broom easily fit in my mind, but why a knife? This object was associated with something negative for me, since in the end to cut means to break, although it can also be beneficial. Because of such doubts, the athame appeared on my altar only a few years later... But after 20 years of witchcraft, my attitude towards the athame changed from caution to delight.
Every time I take the athame in my hands, I think of the millions of people who have used their blades as magical tools throughout the centuries. In those moments, I feel a connection with prehistoric people, the great pagan religions of ancient Europe, and the magicians and witches of the Middle Ages. The athame is not a relic of the past; it is extremely important in modern witchcraft and is a significant part of it. This book will give you knowledge about choosing an athame. How to use it depends only on you.
.Jason Manky.
.At the beginning of the book, Jason Manky talks about the history of ritual knives, their role in religion and magic, and the types of athames. You will learn what blades were made from in the past, how a knife with a white handle differs from its counterpart with a black handle, and which is most suitable for your magical goals.
.Next, the author explains how to make the knife your own: what symbols are applied to the handle, how to store the athame, and how to care for it.
.Then you will learn about the magical properties of knives and the rituals that can be performed with the athame (working with the four elements, divination, etc.). The author pays special attention to kitchen knives: he explains how to fill food with energy and how to make "magical" dishes - charged for the fulfillment of wishes.
.The appendix lists the symbols and meanings of the runes and letters of the Theban alphabet. This information will help you in making your own ritual blade.