Ritual knives. Witch's magic knife and its making. Where to buy a ritual knife

Knife- the most ancient instrument of humanity, the creation of which our ancestors had to really think about. The knife, perhaps, arose earlier than all religions - because first you need to get a mammoth, and then you can present the most delicious part of the trunk to the gods. And therefore, in addition to its direct purpose, the knife also carries some sacred meaning. The knife was used for ritual purposes - as an instrument for sacrifices, the knife was and is today an object of worship in many religious rites.

All the ritual knives and tools discussed below were created by degenerates of the human race with obvious deviations in the psyche, pursuing as their goal personal financial enrichment and power over a maddened crowd.

Toomey knife(Tumi). Ritual knife of the Ancient Incas. XI-XVI centuries. Used during sacrifices. The Tumi knife was made by casting from gold, bronze and silver alloys. Decorated precious stones. It represents the figure of the Indian deity Naimlap, standing on a semicircular blade. A blade of this shape carries a solar-lunar meaning. The size of this sacrificial knife usually ranges from 30 to 40 cm. Considering the size of the Tumi, the shape of the blade and the material from which this tool is made, the conclusion suggests itself that the Inca priests used it to extract internal organs from a still trembling body - to quickly stab or cut off the head This knife is a bit difficult. Currently it is a symbol of Peru.

Itztli- Aztec ritual knife. XIV-XVI centuries. Used for human sacrifice pagan gods Aztecs. These knives were made from obsidian (volcanic glass), which produced a very hard and sharp cutting edge with a natural micro-serrated edge. Ideal for various surgical interventions and cutting out internal organs for the amusement of a crowd.

Phurbu(qila, phurpa, phurba, phurba) -
Tibetan ritual triangular dagger. 7th century - present Religion - Lamaism. Phurbu is translated from Tibetan as “nail”. It is used to expel evil spirits from the body by stabbing both the shadows of spirits, bowls of sacred rice, and the “patient” himself. The handle is made in the form of the three-faced deity Mahakala. The three edges of the blade are a symbol of the past, present and future. The figure of a snake on the blade symbolizes the kundalini energy, so revered in Tibet.

Mid Moss(Meed-Moh) is a sacred knife of Buddhists in Thailand. 6th century BC - present Saves you from all the evil that exists. The handle is made of ivory, the blade can be made of any metal with the obligatory inclusion of real sacred nails from pagodas.

Kusungobu(kusun-gobu). Japanese
ritual knife for seppuku (harakiri). 1156 - present Used by valiant samurai loyal to their emperor to maintain honor in all sorts of slippery situations. The highest aerobatics in carrying out hara-kiri was ripping open the abdomen with two incisions - horizontal and vertical. Since death did not occur immediately, but after a few hours, to alleviate suffering, it was allowed to involve his friends in this procedure - the samurai sat with his stomach open on his knees, and as soon as his body began to tilt from this position, his comrades in arms in this moment they cut off the head with a sword. Also for hara-kiri there was a “light” option - when the stomach was not opened by the kusungobu, and the samurai touched himself with a fan and his head was cut off at that second.

Atam(atame, atham, athame) - a ritual dagger of all kinds of “witches” and other Harry Potters. ?? - present Performs the functions of a “magic wand” in mysterious spells and incomprehensible rituals. Main requirement knowledgeable people to the athame there is a black handle.

Bolin(boline) - a popular product in stores selling various esoteric
devices. ?? - present The shape resembles a sickle - apparently for mowing some especially needed grass. A white pen is required. To increase profits it comes in a set with an athame.

Celtic ritual knife. Used as a knife for sacrifices before the start of military operations
Viy. Forged knife with a ram's head on the handle. A kind of symbol of the militancy of the Celts. And the Celts knew a lot about not only blacksmithing, but also combat. If the weather permitted, they went into battle without clothes, covering their bodies with blue paint and their hair with white lime. Once even Julius Caesar was frightened by his appearance. The heads of defeated enemies were cut off and brought home for collection. For preservation, these trophies were kept in containers with cedar oil, and then nailed to the walls of their houses.

Khalaf- a shechita knife used by Jews for the ritual kosher slaughter of animals. To use this
The skin requires a special technique, which Jewish butchers learn for four years. The meaning of Jewish slaughter is that the animal is not stabbed (on the Khalaf, contrary to common sense, there is no point, although from time immemorial all hunting weapons had a sharp tip for quick and fatal destruction), but is cut in a certain cunning way along the longest possible line. The purpose of this cut is to cause the animal to lose a lot of blood while its heart is still beating. Many animal protection organizations are demanding that shechita be banned due to the suffering of artiodactyls.

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a double-edged knife used by Orthodox priests to cut prosphoras - special buns during worship. Symbolizes the spear with which, according to Christian legends, Jesus hanging on the cross was pierced.

Knife, razors, chains
used by Shiites for self-flagellation during holiday of Ashura. In this way they remember one of their imams, who is also the grandson of Muhammad. The color of blood is the color of life.

Residents of equatorial Africa, in order to protect against
bad spirits use a special ritual knife- they make cuts on their body and rub dirt into it. According to their beliefs, the resulting scars are the most strong defense from illness and life failures.

Well, let's close this damn dozen Circumcision knife. Used by God's chosen people and Muslims. The Jews adopted this custom from the Egyptians. As a rule, this knife is unsheathed on the eighth day after the birth of the child. The meaning of this sacrament is the elimination of certain physical abnormalities. They try to explain it in their sacred books
zhkah as a way to connect with your gods.

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Firstly, the ritual knife is a conductor. The conductor of that energy magical power, the charge that the Magician accumulates in himself to perform the ritual.
Being in the Master's hand, the knife absorbs the energy flow directed through the hand, strengthens it, concentrates it and transmits it to the desired object.
The same thing happens if you draw with a ritual knife magic symbols– then they become not just figures/signs, but receive a charge of energy, that is, they gain their life on the subtle plane, thereby gaining the opportunity to bring changes to it, according to the Magician’s idea.
Why can't a regular knife do this? After all, we also hold it in our hand, it is also sharpened, it can also be directed and drawn.. What is the difference? Is it only in a beautiful design or?..
And an ordinary knife can. And he does. Every day, when you butter your breakfast sandwich, for those short minutes, the knife in your hand becomes not only a kitchen utensil, but also a conductor of what you experience in your life. at the moment. True, it is an extremely weak conductor. Nevertheless, your emotions nevertheless end up in your food, and what you charge it with - joy or anger - is how you saturate your body. This is about food... But we will talk about its energy in one of the following articles, while we return to knives).
An ordinary knife cannot absorb any more or less powerful charge from you due to the lack of connection with your bioenergy field. This is precisely the secret of the power of the ritual knife. It is made individually for the Owner. Astrological characteristics are taken into account (time, date and place of birth, often geography of residence, zodiac sign), as well as temperament, character, and the type of energy that is primarily used in work. The choice of metal for making a ritual knife depends on this:
For example, if you make a knife from silver, this material, being “lunar,” is endowed with feminine energy and will conduct psychic energy especially well, enhance the energy flow, and allow it to flow like water. Will be able to detect the slightest intuitive changes (amulet function). Can also direct the collective will.
Tin, as a material for making a ritual knife, endows it with the qualities of Jupiter, and its owner should have the same ones: fruitfulness, growth, prosperity.. Such a Practitioner is more likely to engage in money magic.
For work aimed at achieving peace and tranquility, beauty, harmony, beauty, as well as material goods A knife made of Venus material – copper – is suitable.
The main qualities of the character and activity of the Magician are personal power, constant changes, movement, manipulation of the direction of energy, the maximum predominance of the masculine - the metal of Mars is iron.
Work on the Universal level, the search for the philosopher's stone, figuratively speaking, something divine - a golden knife. Solar energy.
In one of the articles we talked about stones, how to choose “your” stone (although, rather, it is the stone that chooses us..). So, here the picture is similar: The practitioner HIMSELF brings the selected stone with which the future magical instrument will be inlaid to the manufacturer.
In the vast majority of cases, ritual knives are personalized. The initials or witch name of the Magician are engraved on their handle, or an ornament/totem animal is carved, reflecting the inner essence of the Master. Thus, the ritual knife becomes a “continuation” of its owner, and therefore is often used both as a talisman and an “indicator” of the approach of possible dangers.
The size of the knife for rituals is again individual: the length of the blade corresponds to the length of the palm of the practitioner.
Nowadays, two main types of ritual knives are used: the widely known Atame - a blade sharpened on both sides, and Bolin - sickle-shaped knives.
Atame is, first of all, an energy tool; it accumulates energy and transmits it, allowing the Magician to direct his power as clearly as possible. And it is the athame that can perform both protective and predictive functions. A more “spiritual” knife, I would say. To work on the subtle plane. Bolin is a more “down-to-earth” instrument in this regard; it performs simple physical functions within a magical framework. This is cutting off plants and bark. He also participates in sacrifices. They also draw signs and symbols both on magical paraphernalia and when arranging the ceremony site.
It’s worth mentioning here that there are also consumable knives, as they are commonly called in practitioner circles. These are ordinary knives, originally kitchen knives, purchased in ordinary stores or markets. For consumables, knives with a wooden or bone handle in black are suitable (painting is allowed). without metal rivets. They are not an independent instrument, but rather a material that is used once in the ritual. For example, when we need to bury a photo under a willow (a ritual of inducing longing through a willow) and, having stuck a knife on top, leave this knife there...
A black-handled knife or Athame is a tool used for drawing magic circles and other marks with which many of the spells sent are associated.
Some magicians, following the Kabbalistic tradition from the old magical Grimoires, using the Key of Solomon, also use a knife with a white handle, using it first to make a circle, and then for everything that must be ritually buried, engraved, cut, pierced. Most modern witches, however, classify the white-handled knife as a utility tool and rely solely on the Athame for their operations.
A black-handled knife (Athame) is never used in love spells. Athame is a tool of defense and attack.
Making the Athame Knife
Buy a steel knife with a black handle; the blade should be about 5 - 6 inches (12 - 15 cm) long. When the moon is waxing, make a decoction of any Martian herbs in distilled water. Pour a few drops of blood into this broth, either your own or according to tradition: a black cat, fresh steak, chicken or minced lamb from the nearest supermarket. It is best to use your own blood. Do a knife cleansing with water from your goblet and incense mixed with some of the above herbs burned in your censer. Then heat the knife blade over the coals of the brazier until its temperature reaches maximum.
To do this you must maintain a good temperature. When the blade is hot, immerse it in the decoction you have prepared, at the same time conjuring up in front of you the image of a knife blazing with energy after each immersion and chanting the following words:
"Steel blade - I conjure you to Curse everything that I call you. Such is my word, so be it!"
This process of tempering or hardening as it is commonly called must be repeated three times. Having completed this, you should now magnetize the blade by rubbing it with lodestone or a bar magnet. Hold the knife in your left hand and the magnet by the edge in your right hand and, starting from the blade to the handle, move the end of the magnet along the entire length of the blade, at all points. Continue this for a good five minutes, rubbing in the same direction each time, chanting the following words with each movement of the magnet:
"Steel blade - I conjure you To attract all things indicated by me, Such is my word, so be it!"
Finally, write your own runic characters on the handle with white paint. In this case, you can again mix with the paint any powdered herbs that you used in your previous decoction. To charge each rune, chant each time:
"Blessed be you - the knife of the craft."
Then write your witch name on the back of the handle, again pronouncing the letters clearly to charge them, ending as usual:
"So be it!"
At the end of everything, you must bury the knife in the ground for three days and three nights, point down. The backyard is suitable for this purpose. After three days, dig up your knife and, wrapping it in a cleaned piece of cloth, carefully take it away. The knife is ready for future magical use.

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This review was written many years ago and published in the library of the Temple of the Ancients project. Now the library on the site has been liquidated, and so has the original source of the article. Of course, the “articles” section on that site was more suitable for this material, but the abundance of illustrations made posting it as a downloadable file more convenient. Due to the fact that the text contains important images of knives and symbols that are needed during the course of the story, at one time it was not moved to my page on proza.ru with my other journalistic works due to the limited capabilities of working with images on that site , sharpened for bare text. Therefore, I post “Ritual knives in the magic of the Tradition of the Ancients” here on my blog.

Ritual knives are an integral part of ceremonial and ritual magic. This also applies to the tradition of the Ancients, which is predominantly ritual and priestly in nature, requiring various ceremonies. This is where ritual knives are needed, needed for various purposes: for killing victims, for outlining ritual drawings, etc.

In this article we will look at four options for ritual knives, the manufacturing methods of which are taken from well-known works on the magic of the Ancients: the Grimorium of the Imperium, Wilson's Necronomicon, the Book of Dagon, as well as from the secrets of the Worm.

So, Barzai's scimitar:

Various versions of Liber Logaeth (Wilson's Necronomicon) give different symbols, which must be applied to the scimitar. Some versions say that they were not in the original manuscript. I chose these symbols as the most successful and similar to the writings of the Ancients (having reached certain heights in practice, a knowledgeable priest can develop his own and adapt them to himself). This blade is used to outline various summoning circles and other ritual images. They also use it to erase traces of emblems, challenge seals, and so on from the ground.

I think this scimitar is perfect for other purposes - for example, for sacrifices. Actually, it is universal: it is used for any magical work; its production does not require any rare materials or extreme efforts. The only disadvantage of this scimitar is the loss of its power when touched by someone else's hands. So hide it well from prying eyes and raking hands. The following is a quote-instruction from Liber Logaeth:

“On the day and hour of Mars, when the Moon is waxing, make a scimitar of bronze with an ebonite handle. The following marks should be engraved on one side of the blade:

And on the other side are these:

On the day and hour of Saturn, during the waning Moon, light a fire from laurel and yew branches and, plunging the blade into the flame, pronounce the following spell five times:
HKORIAHODJU, ZODKARNES, I powerfully call you and command you to arise, O mighty spirits dwelling in the Great Abyss.
In the name of the terrible and powerful AZATHOTH, appear and empower this blade, created in accordance with ancient Knowledge.
In the name of KHENTHONO-ROKHMATRU, I command you, O ASIABELIS, in the name of YSEHIROROSETHA, I call upon you, O ANTIQUELIS, in the name of the Huge and Terrible DAMAMIACH, which is pronounced Krom-yha and shakes the mountains, I command you to appear, O BARBUELIS, listen to me! Help me! grant power to my spell, so that this weapon, on which the runes of fire are carved, may acquire the power to strike terror into the hearts of all spirits who do not obey my orders, and help me to draw all kinds of Circles, figures and mystical signs necessary in the rituals of the Magical Art. In the Name of the Great and Powerful YOG-SOTHOTHA and the invulnerable sign Vur (perform the sign)
Give me strength!
Give me strength!
Give me strength!
When the flames turn blue, consider this a sure sign that the spirits have submitted to your demands. Then you must immerse the blade in the pre-prepared mixture sea water and rooster bile.
Sprinkle the aroma of Zkaub on the fire as a sacrifice to the spirits summoned in that battle, and then release them with these words:
In the Name of AZATHOTH and YOG-SOTTHOTHA and Their servant NYARLATHOTEP, and by the power of this sign (make the Elder Sign), I release you; Go in peace and do not return until I myself call you. (Seal the entrances with the sign of Qof.)

Wrap the scimitar in a piece of black silk and put it aside until you need it; but remember that no one but you should touch this scimitar, otherwise its power will be lost forever.”

Now let's look at the sorcerer's dagger from the Book of Dagon. This option is very good. After all, the sacrificial knife described in this book does not require any complex manipulations or hard-to-find materials. Actually, any new knife that requires a sheath will be suitable as a blank (if there is no sheath, you need to make it yourself). Preferably with a cedar handle (You can remove the old handle and replace it with a cedar one). Then you need to put the appropriate symbols on the handle of the knife, as well as on the sheath. These symbols, three in number, are called tetals. Two symbols will go to the handle of the knife, one to the sheath. I quote:
“The Tetal of the middle of the left pillar releases and calls upon the forces of Mars. Ninurta the Warrior. It should be inscribed on the skin of the unborn lamb, on the scabbard of a warlock's sacrificial dagger, on the north side of the altar, and on the north wall of the sanctuary.
Spell formula:
SUTTARAAH KRIASBASH AHEMESH BESABAHOT LEB AZLAYN YAAV ETUSH KNERREBDAOS EZCURTAAHIRRAVAON ARAO STILTAAN NENEBRASH
Tetal at the foot of the left pillar releases and calls upon the forces of Saturn - Eya. It should be inscribed on the skin of a harlot, on the cap of a warlock, on the handle of a sacrificial knife.
Spell formula:
KENEB ESAYA TAARITEROSH TSEFER MNLEB ASHTAG VNAECH" AN VAAIKER VALNESHTOTSAM VOLECH TEAMBABU ARSAG NA ASTUHARISH ESCER
Tetal at the foot of the right pillar releases and calls upon the forces of Jupiter-Annuki. It should be inscribed on the skin of a killed warrior, on the handle of a sacrificial knife, on the floor of the sanctuary.
Spell formula:
ATANNU TEBEL NOAPZU VERVI SIR BARASTAN KELIAB EZCATU NFARAYN ASPAZECAF ETERRU GHENALAYN EGER ASSU VATSEBISH LILASH”
Actually, the tags on the handle:

Tetal on scabbard:

Another option is a ritual knife from the Grimorium Imperium manuscript, which allegedly belonged to John Dee. The sorcerer's dagger from this manuscript is not particularly difficult to manufacture, with the exception of one point - strict adherence to the manufacturing order magical tools. That is, it will not be possible to pull it out of the general scheme; you need to make either all the tools and clothing, or nothing. For detailed information, I advise you to refer to the manuscript itself. Actually, I quote the process of making only a knife (don’t forget about making all the items):
“Having cut out the stick, the next day take a new knife, the blade of which has not known the blood of a person or animal, and in the hour of Mercury draw the following signs on the knife*. After this, at the same hour you must sanctify the knife by placing it in the flame of fire so that it becomes cleansed.”

*Know this: the triangular sign at the end of the knife is the essence of the Gesture described above, made with the fingers.

And the last, most exotic type of well-known ritual knife is the magic knife from the book “Secrets of the Worm”, called Faynzeh. It is exotic in that it requires specific materials for manufacturing (a handle made of human bone), and must also have an unusual blade with three serrations. There may be alternative materials other than bones, but this must be tested privately by practicing priests. Here is the manufacturing method and the symbols that need to be applied to the knife:

“The Faynzeh, or Dagger, is used to kill victims and remove the entrails. The blade should be made of copper, with three large serrations, and the handle should be made of human bone. The following symbols are applied to it with an iron tip:

Formula for consecrating a dagger: Ammalu Ate Elnan Slota Ningishzitaah Asatu Tcheatyohosn Avuasebo Ntsheg Lamashtu Krhe Al’ayn Rleeh
The dagger is kept wrapped in a piece of cloth soaked in menstrual blood.”

Perhaps these symbols are unfinished. Therefore, I advise beginning practitioners to limit themselves to the first three options. From my purely subjective point of view, the second and third options for ritual knives are the most attractive in their advantages. Also, the Barzai scimitar is a very good option, however, doubts arise about the veracity of the symbols that need to be applied to the blade. Also with Faynzeh, the symbols of which (possibly) have inaccuracies, and the reverse side is also questionable: is it necessary to draw one side, or are the symbols on the second side not indicated for some reason.

From this article you will learn:

What knives are called ritual knives

What ritual knives exist, and how do they differ from each other?

How to choose the right ritual knife

Where is the best place to buy a ritual knife?

Some magical rituals impossible to carry out without special items. And one of them are ritual knives. If earlier such things were a real rarity, today they can be easily purchased in many online stores and special “magic shops”. Moreover, the choice of ritual knives is huge: from real works of art to outright consumer goods. This raises a logical question: does each of these blades have magical energy? And, having acquired such a thing, even if it is stylish, won’t you become the owner of an ordinary souvenir? Today we will look at different types of ritual knives, talk about their functions and tell you how not to make a mistake when choosing this magical item.

What functions do ritual knives perform?

Why for many magical rites do you need a ritual knife? How does it differ from a regular kitchen or even hunting one?

First of all, it is worth remembering that a ritual knife is a kind of conductor of the power that the person conducting the ritual accumulates and then gives it away to achieve one or another magical effect.

But the ritual knife does not simply absorb energy from the hand of the sorcerer holding it, it concentrates the flows of power in itself, increases them, and at the right moment sends an impulse to the required object.

A ritual knife is indispensable when drawing various magical symbols. Thanks to the incoming energy, they transform from ordinary signs or figures into carriers of magical power, capable of merging with subtle plan and change it in the direction that was intended by the magician.

A natural question may arise: why is an ordinary knife worse than a ritual knife? What prevents you from taking it in your hand, concentrating and trying to transfer energy to it? And it’s just as easy for them to draw various symbols. Or, for a knife to become ritual, it must be decorated with various patterns?

The answer here is simple. Few people know about this, but an ordinary kitchen knife can perform the same functions. Moreover, he does this every day. By slicing cheese for breakfast or buttering bread, you transfer your own energy to the resulting sandwich through the knife. But whether it will be good or bad depends entirely on the emotions that control you at that time. And, despite the fact that a kitchen knife conducts energy very weakly, it still gets into the food, and then into those for whom this breakfast was intended.

An ordinary knife has no connection with your bioenergy, and if it is impossible to absorb a more or less strong energy charge, such a thing is of little use in magical terms. But a ritual knife is made specifically for the owner. In this case, attention is paid to the person’s astrological data: date and place of birth, etc. The temperament and character of the future owner of the ritual knife is taken into account, as well as the type of energy that will most often be used in the work. By the way, the choice of metal for the blade depends on the above parameters.

For example, silver ritual knives for magic they have feminine energy that flows like water. They are able to increase the flow of force, increase their conductivity and, thanks to their sensitivity to external changes, protect the owner. They know how to gather collective will and direct it in the right direction.

If you make ritual knife made of tin, he will be subject to the qualities for which Jupiter is responsible: growth, prosperity and fruitfulness. The owner of such a knife must have similar traits. The direction of activity of such a magician will most likely be related to finance.

Ritual knife made of copper, helps in achieving beauty and harmony, peace and tranquility. This is no wonder, because copper is the metal patronized by Venus.

Iron– a purely masculine metal dedicated to Mars. A magician who uses an iron blade as a ritual knife is in constant motion, strives for personal power and knows how to manipulate the direction of energy.

Golden ritual knife Thanks to its solar energy, it allows you to work at the level of space.

Most often, ritual knives are personal items, with the owner’s initials or his magical name embossed on the handle. Sometimes, instead of letters, a certain ornament or drawing of a totem animal is used, with which the magician associates himself. A ritual knife is not just a blade that performs its stated functions, it is an integral part of the owner, and therefore can play the role of a talisman, warning of possible dangers and protecting from them.

If you intend to buy a ritual knife for magic, then you should pay attention to its length. According to the rules, it cannot be arbitrary, but must correspond to the length of the owner’s palm. Today, two main types of ritual knives are widely used. First, there is the Atame dagger, which has blades on both sides. Secondly, Bolin is a sickle-shaped blade. Let's tell you a little more about them, as well as about other options for ritual knives.

Ritual knives for magic and their varieties

People who intend to buy a ritual knife with a white handle and an initially sharp blade need to know: such a blade simply must always be well sharpened. With its help, the magician cuts the necessary herbs and branches, cuts laces, and applies symbols to candles and wood. If you don’t have a special cap on hand to put out candles, this knife will again come to the rescue. The Bolin handle can be made from a variety of materials, but bone is usually preferred. By the way, the handle is always white, so that this blade can be distinguished from Atham - in the event that Bolin is made in the form of a straight dagger. There are variants of the same knife with a sickle-shaped blade. Bronze and copper are often used as blade materials. If necessary, the owner's name is placed on the handle.

Atame

Ritual knife Atam, unlike the sharp Bolin, has a double dull blade. The length of this blade is usually from 13 to 15 cm, the handle is black. However, the last rule is not always observed: wood, animal horns, silver and gold, even crystals and semi-precious stones are often used to make Atham.

The blade of this ritual knife is often engraved in the form of magical symbols. In some traditions, Athame is a symbol of fire, in others - air. With this dagger, witches draw circles intended to control spirits and scare away dark forces, for the accumulation and management of magical energy during witchcraft rituals.

The athame is also used to draw other circles within which rituals are performed. The blade keeps magical entities under control - again within the circle it outlines. With this ritual knife you can bless food and drink. There are traditions with elements of ceremonial magic - in them Athame serves to maintain power over demons, elements and other spiritual entities.

These properties of the blade are not very suitable for black magic, but some witches can work, as they say, in several directions. Like other magical tools, the Athame must be cleansed before use. This ritual knife cannot be used to cut anything except a Lenten pie baked by someone else. Other names of Atama - Yag-dagger And Six.

If Bolin is a European blade, then Atame has eastern roots. Began to be used in the ancients pagan rituals, but no less popular now. This ritual knife collects and stores energy. With its help, magic symbols are applied, pentagrams are drawn, circles are drawn near the altar.

According to experts, Atam came from the al-damma ritual knife, which was used by representatives of Indian and Asian sects who worshiped the two-horned lord - the Moon. Initially used in blacksmithing, then it became an instrument for sacrifices. There is a possibility that all witchcraft came from the “two-horned”, but this is not documented, since secret sects were not in the habit of keeping any records.

Blacksmiths, especially good ones, in ancient times were also considered a kind of magicians: otherwise how can one explain the transformation of a piece of ore into a beautiful and useful product. People believed that powerful blacksmiths participated in magical rituals and even witches' Sabbaths. The proximity of people of this profession to fire also played a role in the spread of such myths: fire in many religions was associated with the afterlife.

The ritual knife Atham is considered as one of the mandatory magical tools that followers of the neo-pagan religion of Wicca are required to use. The priest draws a circle around the altar using this particular ritual knife, transmitting through it to the symbols the energy accumulated inside the blade. At the end of the ritual, the circle is destroyed. By the way, despite the fact that Athame originated from a sacrificial knife, he himself is not such.

The Wicca religion is relatively young, having been founded in the mid-twentieth century. But the witches who profess it believe that this faith was left over from their sisters, who managed to survive during the time of the Holy Inquisition and the bonfires that burned throughout Europe. Moreover, back in the seventeenth century a certain “Berber horned sect” was mentioned. The religion of Wicca is based on the worship of a triune deity - three lunar phases. This echoes the worship of the “two-horned” specifically to the night sun.

Atame was used as a ritual knife by Siberian sorcerers and healers. It is possible that the Old Believers in their most distant settlements still use it today. The only difference (although not proven) of the Siberian Atam from classical ritual knives is the practice of making it from wood. But it is not mandatory either.

Few people now know how to make a real Atame ritual knife. But some Siberian healers remember that the blade should be triangular and the handle should be inlaid. To make it, they take the vertebrae of wild animals, mainly representatives of the wolf tribe. However, this is also not a dogma, and the handle of a ritual knife can be made of a different material. It, like the scabbard, is decorated with wolf fur, and runes are sometimes engraved on the blade.

The functions of Atam are the same here: with its help, you can accumulate energy in order to later release it during a certain ritual. With the help of this ritual knife they draw protective circle, being in which, magicians can influence the world around us, summon and hold various entities. Athame is used to cure ailments and bless food.

You can now buy an Atam ritual knife, even quite cheaply, in any specialized store. But if you decide to do this, remember: this blade can only be used in rituals. If you use this knife as a utility knife, you may be punished by forest spirits.

Phurba

Phurba dagger (Tibet)- a ritual object used during special meditations, thanks to which he accumulated in himself divine power. Phurba was stuck into rice or salt poured into bowls. It was believed that in this way a person protects his faith and reason from evil spirits. For the same purpose, the ritual knife was used during the reading of the “Hum” mantra, of which it was the personification.

The blade was decorated with various elements, and each of them had its own sacred functions. The three sides of the dagger were responsible for three time dimensions: past, present and future. These same edges were symbols of the unity of the three worlds: lower, middle and upper. The first housed spirits and demons, the second – people, the third – deities. And these are not all the explanations for the triangular shape of the Phurbu ritual knife.

Along the middle line of the blade, it was customary to depict snakes - as a symbol of the spiritual energy of kundalini. The handle of a Tibetan dagger could be different. In some cases it took the form of a Buddhist symbol of hardness and indestructibility, in others - a vajra (thunder and lightning). It could have been carved in the form of some kind of deity, fortunately there are quite a lot of them in the pantheon of Lamaists.

Ritual knives are known, crowned with the horse head of the wrathful deity Hayagriva, who is the protector of the Teaching. Sometimes the handles were made in the shape of a ball of snakes or “decorated” with the image of Makara, a mythical sea monster with a crocodile body. Often, on the handle of such a ritual knife, images of gods were combined with a vajra.

Phurba as a magical object was considered necessary for the founding and then the future construction of Buddhist stupas and even monasteries. In fact, it is almost impossible to imagine the spiritual culture of Tibet without this ritual dagger.

Now Phurba is not so much a ritual knife as a popular souvenir among tourists.

Ritual dagger chris the inhabitants of the Malay Archipelago began to use it around the twelfth century. It is impossible to name a more precise place of its appearance. According to some researchers, the invention of kris is the merit of the Moro people from the Philippines, others believe that this ritual knife was invented on the island of Java in Indonesia. There are other hypotheses.

Chris is not just a ritual or even ceremonial object, it emphasizes the status of the owner. Among other things, it is also a military weapon and an object of cult. With its help, death sentences were even carried out.

Since kris is a sacred object, it is cleaned in a special way. The metal is wiped with the help of small lemons and held over the smoke of an alcoholic drink - also, by the way, ritual. After cleaning, they put it back in the sheath so that the blade can “rest.” This can only be done on Thursday evenings, and nothing else. In Muslim families, on Fridays the ritual kris knife is fumigated with incense and symbolic gifts are presented to it.

In ancient times, meteorite iron was used to make kris. Thanks to the natural nickel it contained, moiré patterns appeared on the ritual knife. The blades were forged lamellar, layered, with a gold or silver notch applied on top. The body of the ritual knife itself had to consist of at least two types of metal. If seven varieties were involved in the manufacturing process, then the product was considered to be of very high quality. The blacksmiths who created ritual kris prayed while working, turned to their ancestors and were absolutely sure that spirits were watching their actions. Often, rust and poison were added to the metal - it was believed that after this the blade became even more deadly.

Different nationalities had their own ritual knives:

Tumi is a ritual knife of the Indians before the conquest of America by Europeans.

Phurba is a three-sided ritual dagger, the handle is decorated with the head of an angry deity or a vajra.

Digug is a Nepalese ritual knife.

Kukri is another dagger from Nepal.

Chukchi ritual knife.

A ritual knife in the form of a pendant, “originally” from Ukraine in the Bronze Age.

Kusungobu is a ritual knife for sepuku.

Ritual knife from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Kirpan is a ritual knife of the Sikhs, one of the five symbols of their faith.

Chakra is another ritual weapon of the Sikhs.

Inca ritual knife.

Aztec ritual knife.

“Nyam-nyam” is a dagger from Sudan.

Ancient Viking ritual knife.

Ritual knife of the Kazakh mullah.

Chinese ritual knife-sword made of jadeite.

Ritual knife made of obsidian of the Rasen Slavs.

African ritual knife.

Ritual knife made of ebony, used by sorcerers from the Maasai tribe.

Maori ritual knife made of volcanic glass.

Ritual knife from Tibet.

Another Tibetan ritual knife, also used as an amulet.

Medieval ritual dagger.

Berber ritual knife.

Ritual stone knife of Scythian priests. Made in the shape of a bear's head. With its help, bulls and horses were sacrificed.

The well-known machete.

Ritual knives of the ancient Slavs.

Aztec ritual knife, made of wood and quartz.

African throwing knife.

Bone ritual knife of a Sami shaman.

How to choose a ritual knife

Buying a witch’s ritual knife, a sorcerer’s magic blade, or any other similar item is now not difficult. But when purchasing, you need to base your purchase on certain criteria.

Price.

If we rely on the average standard of living of people, then the cost of ritual knives can be divided into three categories.

The price of the cheapest products is about 3 thousand rubles. The quality of such ritual knives is appropriate. They are not very reliable, quickly become dull and often break. When used, the blade may become chipped or even simply become wrinkled. This is not surprising, since it is made from base steel. Another problem is that it is almost impossible to sharpen such a ritual knife: in the process you will simply remove metal shavings from it. It is not recommended to use such a knife in rituals.

Ritual knives costing from 3 to 15 thousand rubles are considered quite good, especially with multi-layer forging. They can be sharpened to a razor sharp edge, and that edge will last for a long time. Ritual blades made in Japan deserve a separate discussion. If you count on this amount, then the forging will most likely be three-layer - you can hardly count on more in this price range.

If the price of a ritual knife is 15 thousand rubles or more, then you can stumble upon a real work of art. Such products almost never look pretentious, but this is not necessary: a quality item is immediately visible. Such ritual blades are forged in batches, the shapes are classic, the handles are made of expensive wood.

Form.

In order for a current of power to be possible, a ritual knife must have at least one straight line, not extending beyond the blade, extending from the tip to the middle part of the guard.

Drawings that cannot be removed even if desired should not be on the blade. In a “correct” ritual knife, no less than a third of the blade goes into the handle. To consecrate the product, you need to be able to change the handle.

The blade of a ritual knife should not be too long, and the blade should not be too narrow. Not only is this not very convenient, but it is also not entirely reliable.

As for the sharpening angle of the blade, it should not approach 40 degrees from the plane of symmetry. It will be very difficult to sharpen such a ritual knife yourself - unless, of course, you have special skills. You should not buy blades whose handles are made of balsa wood.

One of the requirements for knives that are not weapons is that they do not have pronounced finger rests. A ritual knife is not a weapon. But be sure to take care of the handle, which will protect you from cuts.

And most importantly: the simpler the shape of the ritual knife, the more effective its magical effect.

Safety.

Let's repeat: A ritual knife is not a bladed weapon, and therefore you should not buy it in a specialized store with a hunting license. Such a blade should not have a passport or number, but it must have a certificate confirming that it is not a weapon. It is strictly not recommended to go out with a knife without such a certificate. By the way, this document must certainly contain an image of a ritual knife - check this point before purchasing.

If the store offers you a copy of the certificate, ask the seller to put the appropriate stamp on the document and attach a receipt to the paper. If the certificate does not have a seal, it is invalid.

Within city limits, it is forbidden to carry a blade without a sheath, even if it is a ritual knife. If a sheath is not provided, take care to wrap the product in newspaper sheets or cloth.

And the main advice. When choosing a ritual knife, hold it in your hands, and in different ways. Make a few movements, inspect the blade, the pattern on the blade. If everything suits you, you can find out the price.

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In many occult and pagan traditions, during rituals they use magic knives. A Wiccan witch must have two knives: the bolin and the athame.

A “bolin” is a working knife used to cut plants, tree branches, cut roots for potions, and do other everyday witch work. This knife should have a white or light colored handle.

Athame is a ritual knife. It is they that serve to accumulate the energy of a magician or witch, as well as to direct the action of this energy. This knife should have a black handle, that is, one that absorbs energy.

Both magic knives must be made from natural materials. The blade is steel or copper (for Atham), but the handle is better made of bone, horn, ebony or stone that can accumulate energy.

Of course, the ideal condition is when the magician himself makes the Athame, however modern witches prefer to buy suitable knives in a store. Naturally, purchased knives or daggers go through a lot of hands, so before incorporating them into your magical practice, you need to cleanse and tame them.

Cleaning magic knives

They cleanse any magical objects that have been not only in your hands. They are usually cleaned with salt or salt water. Salt has the property of resetting any energy program that objects receive from their previous owners.

In addition, you should prepare a decoction that will allow you to bind your knife to you. This decoction is prepared from equal parts of nettle, milkweed and onion. For example, for 500 milliliters of water you need to take 2 tablespoons of nettle, milkweed and onion. Then boil it all for 20 minutes and cool. You will need to add a drop of your blood to the cooled broth. A decoction is prepared for the waxing moon, and the quantity should be such that the blade can be completely immersed in it. The decoction is placed in a cold place and stored until the first full moon, when it is used to bind the magic knife to the owner.

Also, for the ritual of purification and initiation, you will need a brazier with sand on which you can light a charcoal tablet. Incense is placed on the coal, which cleanses the magic knife of negative information and energy. If you do not have incense in the form of resin that can be lit on charcoal, then you can use sandalwood incense as a symbol of air. In addition, you will need salt water, a candle (preferably made from natural wax), salt to build a protective circle, a magnet and linen cloth without a pattern.

It is best to consecrate Atham at night, on the full moon. Choose a day that is not associated with religious holidays. It would be ideal if you perform the ritual on the day, but you can choose any full moon.

Decorating the place for the ritual using a magic knife

We decorate the altar as it should be for most magical rituals. Of course, there are special altars made for witch rituals, on which sectors for all attributes are designated and there are magical symbols. However, any table, shelf or stool can become an altar. The altar is placed so that it is oriented to the cardinal points and a protective circle can be made around it with salt. Most often, the altar is placed so that when performing the ritual you can stand facing east. You can cover it with a blanket with a pentacle in the center, if you have one. If there is no such cover or pentacle, then you can make a pentacle yourself. Just take a flat ceramic or earthenware dish with a diameter of 15-20 cm (it is important that there are no other designs on it) and draw a pentagram on it with acrylic paint, inscribing it on the sides of the circle (that is, on the edges of the plate).

So, we place the altar facing east. The blanket with the pentacle or the made pentacle should be oriented with the upper ray of the pentacle to the east. In the east, above the upper ray, a symbol of air is placed: either an incense burner with lit charcoal (light incense crystals on it), or a stand with a smoking aroma stick (sandalwood). In the West, the symbol of water is a bowl of water. In the south, the symbol of fire is a candle (white or wax). In the north, the symbol of the earth is a bowl of earth or coarse salt. In the center, on the pentacle, a deep vessel with the prepared decoction is placed. At the end of the ritual, you will need to immerse the knife into it so that the entire blade enters. We place a bottle of salt water on the altar to our left, and to the right we place the future ritual knife. In a circle, you can put matches or a lighter, a magnet and a white dry napkin or towel on the floor near the altar. Now all that remains is to create a protective circle around yourself and the altar for the ritual. Traditionally, this is done using coarse unrefined salt. However, some people practice soaking a white linen thread, rope or strip of fabric in salt water, which is then (after drying) tied into a large circle with a spell for protection from spirits. This protective rope is kept in a leather or linen pouch with protective runes and is used in place of a protective circle around the altar or ritual site. You can traditionally draw a circle around the altar with salt so that you can easily stand or walk in it. Don't neglect protection when you perform rituals, especially in your home. This will protect you from unnecessary introduction of small and large spirits. After all, more often they feed on the energy of the one who called them or lives in the room where the ritual was performed incorrectly. Well, now the place for cleaning and charging the knife is ready.

Performing a ritual using a magic knife

One day before the ritual, it is better not to eat meat. You should also take a herbal bath with sea salt or mint. It is necessary to wear clothes intended only for the ritual. This can be any clothing in which you feel free and comfortable, it is not necessary to buy a robe. However, this clothing should only be intended for magical ritual, put it on everyday life No need. It is ideal if you can allow yourself to enter the circle without any clothes at all, so that when you leave the circle it does not carry any information. Then you can just take a shower to wash off all the excess energy with running water.

Upon entering the circle, you need to activate your defense. Light the incense stick or throw the incense onto the charcoal lit in the brazier. At the same time, you need to say out loud or mentally: “I call upon you to the spirits of the east as protectors and witnesses.” Next we light a candle, saying the same thing, but for the spirits of the south. Then we dip our fingertips in the water and say the same for the spirits of the west. Place your palms over the bowl of earth and say the words of invocation for the spirits of the north. Then we say: “Spirits of the elements, I greet you, close the circle of protection!”

Now let's begin the ritual of cleaning the magic knife

Sprinkle the blade of the magic knife with salt water from the bottle. Mentally imagine how drops of salt water spread light energy along the blade, expelling darkness from it. Next, we fumigate with incense or sandalwood, depending on what we chose as a symbol of air. We imagine how, together with the fragrant smoke, everything dark and negative leaves the knife. Now we move the blade over the candle flame, imagining how all the negativity burns in the cleansing flame of the fire. You can enhance your mood or effect by visualizing the cleansing process with words. For example, say: “I cleanse with salt, incense and fire - I drive out negativity.” After heating the blade over the fire, lower it into the herbal decoction. Imagine, when dipping a knife into the decoction, that fire energy emanates from it, which combines with the energy of the decoction and the energy of your blood and returns back to the athame. Say the spell: “Steel blade, give me the will to subjugate the forces of nature! My will is strong! So be it!” We meditate for about 5 minutes over a magic knife dipped into the broth, imagining how the brightness of the energy in it increases and the power it absorbs from the elements. Then we take it out and wipe it with a dry white napkin, which we previously stored near the altar in a circle. Now we take the knife in our left hand, and right hand We take a magnet and begin to magnetize it. The magnet above the knife moves in a circle, clockwise, 33 times.

The ritual is almost finished, and therefore we place the magic knife flat on the vessel, with the blade facing north (left).

Now we deactivate the protective circle by turning our faces, in turn, to each direction of the world, which corresponds to the element that guards your circle. We move counterclockwise. We start with the north and the Spirit of Water. We turn to face north, without leaving the circle, arms crossed at chest level, palms resting on the shoulders (right palm on the left shoulder, left palm on the right). This pose can be seen on figurines of gods and priests Ancient Egypt. We say mentally or out loud: “I thank the spirits of the North for coming to my aid. You are free! Then we repeat the same thing for the spirits of the west, south and, finally, east. After this, the circle is deactivated, you can sweep away the salt, but you should not throw it in the trash. It’s better to bury it in the ground or, at worst, wash it off in running water.

Now we take the magic knife and bury it in the ground for three days. You can collect soil in a bucket in advance if you live in a city apartment and do not have your own plot. After being in the ground, the knife adjustment will be considered completely completed. Now it needs to be wrapped in linen, which is first washed in salt water, dried and fumigated with incense or sandalwood.

Now this is your magic knife, it will be magical only for you. Having such a knife tuned to you, you will feel how easily, by concentrating your energy through it, you can achieve the desired result. You will no longer feel “like a squeezed lemon” after complex rituals. However, being tied to a magic knife is a “double-edged sword.” Now you are just as attached to him. Therefore, treat it with care. Try not to let anyone else pick it up. Evil and negativity directed at a knife can ricochet back at you. If you lose your magic knife, you may lose your power or part of it. Especially if many rituals have been performed with it and you have invested a lot of your own energy into it.

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All discussed below ritual knives and the tools were created by degenerates of the human race with obvious deviations in the psyche, pursuing as their goal personal financial enrichment and power over a maddened crowd.

Toomey knife(Tumi). Ritual knife of the Ancient Incas. XI-XVI centuries. Used during sacrifices. The Tumi knife was made by casting from gold, bronze and silver alloys. Decorated with precious stones. It represents the figure of the Indian deity Naimlap, standing on a semicircular blade. A blade of this shape carries a solar-lunar meaning. The size of this sacrificial knife usually ranges from 30 to 40 cm. Considering the size of the Tumi, the shape of the blade and the material from which this tool is made, the conclusion suggests itself that the Inca priests used it to extract internal organs from a still trembling body - to quickly stab or cut off the head This knife is a bit difficult. Currently it is a symbol of Peru.
Itztli- Aztec ritual knife. XIV-XVI centuries. Used for human sacrifice to the pagan gods of the Aztecs. These knives were made from obsidian (volcanic glass), which produced a very hard and sharp cutting edge with a natural micro-serrated edge. Ideal for various surgical interventions and cutting out internal organs for the amusement of a crowd.
Phurbu(qila, phurpa, phurba, phurba) - Tibetan ritual three-edged dagger. 7th century - present Religion - Lamaism. Phurbu is translated from Tibetan as “nail”. It is used to expel evil spirits from the body by stabbing both the shadows of spirits, bowls of sacred rice, and the “patient” himself. The handle is made in the form of the three-faced deity Mahakala. The three edges of the blade are a symbol of the past, present and future. The figure of a snake on the blade symbolizes the kundalini energy, so revered in Tibet.
Mid Moss(Meed-Moh) is a sacred knife of Buddhists in Thailand. 6th century BC - present Saves you from all the evil that exists. The handle is made of ivory, the blade can be made of any metal with the obligatory inclusion of real sacred nails from pagodas.
Kusungobu(kusun-gobu). Japanese ritual knife for seppuku (harakiri). 1156 - present Used by valiant samurai loyal to their emperor to maintain honor in all sorts of slippery situations. The highest aerobatics in carrying out hara-kiri was ripping open the abdomen with two incisions - horizontal and vertical. Since death did not occur immediately, but after a few hours, to alleviate suffering, it was allowed to involve his friends in this procedure - the samurai sat with his stomach open on his knees, and as soon as his body began to tilt from this position, his comrades in arms in this moment they cut off the head with a sword. Also for hara-kiri there was a “light” option - when the stomach was not opened by the kusungobu, and the samurai touched himself with a fan and his head was cut off at that second.
Atam(atame, atham, athame) - a ritual dagger of all kinds of “witches” and other Harry Potters. ?? - present Performs the functions of a “magic wand” in mysterious spells and incomprehensible rituals. The main requirement of knowledgeable people for an athame is a black handle. Freely sold online, but not in our knife store.
Bolin(boline) is a popular product in stores selling various isoteric devices. ?? - present The shape resembles a sickle - apparently for mowing some especially needed grass. A white pen is required. To increase profits it comes in a set with an athame.
Celtic ritual knife. Used as a knife for sacrifices before the outbreak of hostilities. Forged knife with a ram's head on the handle. A kind of symbol of the militancy of the Celts. And the Celts knew a lot about not only blacksmithing, but also combat. If the weather permitted, they went into battle without clothes, covering their bodies with blue paint and their hair with white lime. Once even Julius Caesar was frightened by his appearance. The heads of defeated enemies were cut off and brought home for collection. For preservation, these trophies were kept in containers with cedar oil, and then nailed to the walls of their houses.
Khalaf- a shechita knife used by Jews for the ritual kosher slaughter of animals. To use this knife, a special technique is required, which Jewish butchers learn for four years. The meaning of Jewish slaughter is that the animal is not stabbed (on the Khalaf, contrary to common sense, there is no point, although from time immemorial all hunting weapons had a sharp tip for quick and fatal destruction), but is cut in a certain cunning way along the longest possible line. The purpose of this cut is to cause the animal to lose a lot of blood while its heart is still beating. Many animal protection organizations are demanding that shechita be banned due to the suffering of artiodactyls.
Copy- a double-edged knife used by Orthodox priests to cut prosphoras - special buns during worship. Symbolizes the spear with which, according to Christian legends, Jesus hanging on the cross was pierced.
Knife, razors, chains used by Shiites for self-flagellation during the Ashura holiday. In this way they remember one of their imams, who is also the grandson of Muhammad. The color of blood is the color of life.
Residents of equatorial Africa use a special ritual knife- they make cuts on their body and rub dirt into it. According to their beliefs, the resulting scars are the strongest protection against illnesses and failures in life.
Well, let's close this damn dozen Circumcision knife. Used by God's chosen people and Muslims. The Jews adopted this custom from the Egyptians. As a rule, this knife is unsheathed on the eighth day after the birth of the child. The meaning of this sacrament is the elimination of certain physical abnormalities. They try to explain this in their sacred books as a way of connecting with their gods.

In conclusion, I would like to draw attention to no less interesting from the point of view of sacred meaning, ritual behavior and more tangible and familiar to us “civilian” knives -

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