This 8 1/2" ritual athame is a wonderful addition to any altar. At the end of a wooden handle-shaped to fit comfortably into the palm of your hand-is a 4 1/2" long stainless steel blade that runs 1" wide before tapering sharply at the end to a fine point. Just above the handle, the metal of the blade flares out to a width of 1 3/4", creating a crescent shaped cross guard, decorated with a pewter image of the moon inscribed with the words "Blessed be," and accented with a pentagram. Coming with a black leather sheath that snaps closed around the handle, and has a belt loop for ease of carrying, this athame is perfect for those rituals requiring a trek into the woods as well as those that take place at indoor altars.
