Knife- the most ancient instrument of mankind, the creation of which our ancestors had to really think about. The knife, perhaps, arose before all religions - for 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 a certain sacred meaning. The knife was used for ritual purposes - as an instrument for sacrifices, the knife has acted and is now 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 the maddened crowd.

Tumi's knife(Tumi). Ritual knife of the Ancient Incas. XI-XVI centuries. Used during sacrifices. Tumi's knife was made by casting from gold, bronze and silver alloys. Decorated with precious stones. Represents the figure of the Indian deity Naimlap, standing on a semicircular blade. A blade of this shape carries a solar-lunar semantic load. The size of this sacrificial knife is usually in the range from 30 to 40 cm.Taking into account the size of Tumi, the shape of the blade and the material from which this tool is made, the conclusion suggests itself that the priests of the Incas extracted their internal organs in a still quivering body - to quickly stab or chop off the head tricky with this knife. It is currently the symbol of Peru.



Itztli- ritual knife of the Aztecs. 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 microserrator. Ideal for a variety of surgical procedures and excision of internal organs for the fun of the crowd.

Phurbu(kila, phurpa, phurba, phurba) -
Tibetan ritual triangular dagger. VII century - present Religion is Lamaism. Phurbu is translated from Tibetan as "nail". It is used to expel evil spirits from the body by applying stabbing blows both to the shadows of spirits, bowls with sacred rice, and to 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.


Mead Moss(Meed-Moh) is the sacred knife of Buddhists in Thailand. VI century BC - n.v. Saves from all the evil that only exists. The handle is made of ivory; any metal can be used on the blade, with the obligatory inclusion of real sacred nails from pagodas.

Kusungobu(kusun-gobu). Japanese
ritual knife for seppuku (hara-kiri). 1156 - present Used by the valiant and loyal samurai to their emperor to maintain honor in all slippery situations. 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, in order to alleviate the suffering, it was allowed to involve his friends in this procedure - the samurai sat with an open stomach on his knees, and as soon as his body began to tilt from this position, his comrades-in-arms in this the moment they chopped off their head with a sword. Also for the hara-kiri there was a variant of "light" - when the belly was not opened by the kusungobu, and the samurai touched himself with a fan and at that moment they cut off his head.



And there(atame, atham, athame) - a ritual dagger of all sorts of "witches" and other Harry Potters. ?? - n.v. Serves as a "magic wand" in mysterious spells and obscure rituals. The main requirement of knowledgeable people to the atam is a black handle.


Bohlin(boline) - a hot commodity in stores selling various isoteric
devices. ?? - n.v. It resembles a sickle in shape - apparently for mowing some especially needed grass. A white pen is required. To increase profits comes in a set with atam.

Celtic Ritual Knife... Used as a knife for sacrifices before the start of military action
viy. A 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 fighting. If the weather permitted, then they went into battle without clothes, covering their bodies with blue paint, and their hair with white lime. Even Julius Caesar was once frightened by their appearance. The heads of the defeated enemies were cut off and brought home for collection. For safety, these trophies were kept in containers with cedar oil, and then nailed to the walls of their houses.

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

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

Knife, razors, chains
used by the Shiites for self-flagellation during of the Ashura holiday. Thus, they remember one of their imams, part-time grandson of Muhammad. The color of blood is the color of life.

The inhabitants of equatorial Africa in order to protect them from
lykh spirits use a special ritual knife- they put cuts on their body and rub the earth there. The resulting scars, according to their beliefs, are the strongest protection against diseases and life failures.

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

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First, the ritual knife is a conduit. The conductor of that energy, magical power, the charge that the Magician accumulates in himself for the ceremony.
Being in the hand of the Master, the knife absorbs the energy flow directed through the hand, strengthens it, concentrates and transfers it to the desired object.
The same happens if magic symbols are drawn with a ritual knife - then they become not just figures / signs, but receive a charge of energy, that is, they find their life on the subtle plane, thereby getting the opportunity to introduce changes into it, according to the idea of ​​the Magician.
Why can't an ordinary 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 a sandwich for breakfast, for these short minutes the knife in your hand becomes not only a kitchen appliance, but also a conductor of what you are experiencing at the moment. True, a very weak conductor. Nevertheless, your emotions nevertheless get into the food, and what you charged it with - joy or anger, that saturates your body. This is by the way about food .. But we will talk about its energy in one of the following articles, while we return to the 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 Master. 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 mainly 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 be especially good at conducting psychic energy, increasing the energy flow, allowing it to flow like water. Will be able to catch the slightest intuitive changes (protective function). Can also direct collective will.
Tin as a material for making a ritual knife endows it with the qualities of Jupiter, the same should be possessed by its owner: 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 wealth, 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 with the direction of energy, the maximum predominance of the male - the metal of Mars - iron.
Work at 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, about how to choose "your" stone (although, rather, this stone chooses us ..). So, here the picture is similar: The CAM practitioner brings the selected stone, which will be inlaid with the future magic instrument to the manufacturer.
In the overwhelming majority of cases, ritual knives are nominal. On their hilt, the initials or the witch's name of the Magician are engraved, 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 "indicator" of the approach of possible dangers.
The size of the knife for the ceremonies is again individual: the length of the blade correlates with the length of the practitioner's palm.
Nowadays, two main types of ritual knives are used: these are the well-known Atame - a blade sharpened on both sides, and Bolins - sickle-shaped knives.
First of all, Atame is an energy instrument, it accumulates energy and transfers it, allows the Magician to direct his power as clearly as possible. And it is athame that can perform both protective and predictive functions. More "spiritual" knife, I would say. For work on the subtle plane. Bolin in this respect is a more "mundane" instrument, he performs simple physical functions in a magical framework. This is cutting off plants, bark. He also participates in sacrifices. They also draw signs and symbols both on magical paraphernalia and when arranging the venue for the ceremony.
Here it is worth mentioning that there are also consumable knives, as they are called in the circles of Practitioners. These are ordinary knives, kitchen knives originally bought in regular stores or markets. For consumables, knives with a wooden or bone black handle are suitable (it is allowed to paint). without metal rivets. They are not an independent instrument, but rather a material that is used only once in a rite. For example, when we need to bury a photo under a willow (a rite of inducing melancholy through a willow) and, having thrust a knife over it, leave this knife in the same place ..
The black-handled knife, or Athame, is a tool used to draw magic circles and other markings that are associated with many of the spells cast.
Some magicians, following the kabbalistic tradition from the old magical Grimoires, using the key of Solomon, use a knife with a white handle, using it first to make a circle, and then for everything that should be ritually buried, engraved, cut off, pierced. Most modern witches, however, classify the white-handled knife as an auxiliary tool and rely solely on Athame for their operations.
The black-handled knife (Athame) is never used in love charms. Athame is a defense and attack tool.
Making an Athame knife
Buy a steel knife with a black handle; the blade should be about 5 to 6 inches (12 to 15 cm) long. When the moon is rising, make a decoction of any Martian herbs with 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 chopped lamb from the nearest supermarket. It is best to use your own blood. Clean the knife with water from your goblet and incense mixed with some of the aforementioned herbs burned in your censer, then heat the knife blade over the coals of the brazier until it reaches its maximum temperature.
To do this, you must maintain a good temperature. When the blade is hot, immerse it in the infusion you have prepared, while simultaneously bringing up the image of the knife in front of you, blazing with energy after each dive, while humming the following words:
"Blade of steel - I conjure you Curse everything I tell you. That is my word, so be it!"
This tempering or hardening process, as it is commonly called, must be repeated three times. Having completed this, you should now magnetize the blade by rubbing it with a magnetic iron ore or strip magnet. Hold the knife in your left hand and the magnet by the edge in your right hand and, starting in the direction from the blade to the handle, move the end of the magnet along the entire length of the blade, along 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 the things indicated by me, Such is my word, so be it!"
Finally, write your own runic marks 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 broth. To charge each rune, hum each time:
"May you be blessed - the knife of the craft."
Then write your witch name on the back of the grip, again pronouncing the letters clearly to charge them, ending as usual:
"May it be so!"
At the end of all, you must bury the knife for three days and three nights in the ground with the tip down. A backyard is suitable for this purpose. After three days, dig out your knife, and, wrapping it in a piece of cloth that has been cleaned, carefully take it away. The knife is ready for future magical use.

In this article, you will learn:

What knives are called ritual

What are the ritual knives, and how they differ from each other

How to choose the right ritual knife

Where is the best place to buy a ritual knife

Some magical rites cannot be performed without special items. And one of them is ritual knives. If earlier such gizmos 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 natural question: does each of these blades have magical energy? And, having acquired a similar, albeit stylish thing, will you not become the owner of an ordinary souvenir? Today we will consider various types of ritual knives, talk about their functions and talk about how not to make a mistake when choosing this magical item.

What functions do ritual knives perform?

Why is a ritual knife necessary for many magical rites? How does it differ from an ordinary kitchen or even a hunting one?

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

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

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

A logical question may arise: why is an ordinary knife worse than a ritual one? 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 a ritual, it must be decorated with various patterns?

The answer is simple. Few know about this, but an ordinary kitchen knife is capable of performing the same functions. Moreover, he does this every day. By slicing cheese for breakfast or spreading butter on bread, you transfer your own energy through the knife to the resulting sandwich. But what it will be - bad or good - depends entirely on the emotions that dominate you at this time. And, despite the fact that the 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 bioenergetics, and if it is impossible to absorb a more or less strong energy charge, there is little sense from such a thing in the magical sense. But the ritual knife is made specifically for the owner. At the same time, attention is paid to the astrological data of a person: the date and place of birth, etc. The temperament and character of the future owner of the ritual knife, as well as the type of energy that will most often be used in work, are taken into account. By the way, the choice of metal for the blade depends on the above parameters.

For example, silver ritual knives for magic, they have a feminine energy that flows like water. They are able to increase the flows of force, increase their conductivity and, thanks to their sensitivity to external changes, protect the owner. They know how to collect 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 should have similar traits. The line of activity of such a magician is likely to be associated with finances.

Ritual knife made of copper helps in achieving beauty and harmony, peace and tranquility. This is not surprising, because copper is a metal that Venus patronizes.

Iron- a purely male metal dedicated to Mars. A magician using 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 the Cosmos.

Most often, ritual knives are personal items, with the owner's initials engraved on the handle or his magical name. Sometimes, instead of letters, a certain ornament or drawing of a totem animal with which the magician associates himself is used. The ritual knife is not just a blade that performs the declared functions, it is an integral part of the owner, and therefore can play the role of a talisman, warning of possible dangers and closing 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, it is the Atame dagger, which has blades on both sides. Secondly, Bolin is a sickle blade. Let's talk a little more about them, as well as about other options for ritual knives.

Ritual knives for magic and their varieties

People intending to buy - a ritual knife with a white handle and initially a sharp blade, you need to know: such a blade simply must always be well sharpened. With its help, the magician cuts off the necessary herbs and branches, cuts the laces, applies symbols to candles and a tree. If there is no special cap at hand for extinguishing candles, this knife will again come to the rescue. Bolin's grip can be made from a variety of materials, but bone is generally preferred. By the way, the hilt is always white so that this blade can be distinguished from Atam - in the event that Bolin is made in the form of a straight dagger. There are variants of the same knife with a sickle blade. Bronze and copper are often used as materials for the blade. On the handle, if necessary, the name of the owner is applied.

Atame

Ritual knife And there, unlike Sharp Bolin, has a double blunted 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 Atam.

The blade of this ritual knife is often engraved with magical symbols. In some traditions, Atam is a symbol of fire, in others - air. With this dagger, witches draw circles designed to control spirits and scare away dark forces, to accumulate and control magical energy during witchcraft rituals.

Atam is used for drawing and other circles within which rituals are carried out. The blade holds magical entities under control - again, within the circle it has encircled. This ritual knife can be used to bless food and drink. There are traditions with elements of ceremonial magic - in them Atam 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, Atam must be cleaned before use. You cannot cut anything with this ritual knife, except for a lean pie baked by someone else. Other names of Atam are - Yag dagger and Sixx.

If Bolin is a European blade, then Atame has oriental roots. It began to be used in ancient pagan rites, but it is no less popular today. 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 originated from the ritual knife of al-damma, which was used by representatives of Indian and Asian sects that worship the two-horned lord - the Moon. Initially used in blacksmithing, then it became an instrument for sacrifices. There is a possibility that all the witchcraft came just 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' covens. 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 Atam ritual knife is regarded as one of the mandatory magical tools that followers of the neo-pagan religion Wicca must use. The priest draws a circle around the altar using this particular ritual knife, transferring the energy accumulated inside the blade through it to the symbols. At the end of the ritual, the circle is destroyed. By the way, despite the fact that Atam originated from the sacrificial knife, he himself is not such.

The Wicca religion is comparatively young; it was founded in the middle of the twentieth century. But the witches who profess it believe that this faith remained from their sisters, who managed to survive during the time of the Holy Inquisition and fires blazing throughout Europe. Moreover, even in the seventeenth century, a certain "Berber sect of the horned" was mentioned. The Wicca religion is based on the worship of a triune deity - the three lunar phases. This echoes the worship of the "two-horned" is the night sun.

Atam was used as a ritual knife by Siberian sorcerers and healers. It is possible that Old Believers in their most distant settlements use it to this day. 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 also optional.

Few now know how to make a real ritual Atame knife. But some Siberian healers remember that his blade should be trihedral, and the handle is type-setting. For its manufacture, they take the vertebrae of wild animals, mainly representatives of the wolf tribe. However, this is also not a dogma, and the handle of the ritual knife can be made of another 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 rite. With the help of this ritual knife, a protective circle is drawn, being in which, magicians can influence the world around them, summon and hold various entities. Atam is used to cure ailments and bless food.

It is now possible to buy the ritual knife Atam, and even quite cheaply, in any specialized store. But if you decide to do this, remember: this blade can be used only in rituals. If you use this knife as a household knife, you can be punished by forest spirits.

Phurba

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

The blade was decorated with various elements, each of which had its own sacred functions. Three facets of the dagger were responsible for three time dimensions: past, present and future. These same facets were symbols of the unity of the three worlds: lower, middle and upper. The first was inhabited by spirits and demons, in the second - people, in the third - deities. And this is far from all the explanations for the three-sided shape of the Phurbu ritual knife.

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

There are ritual knives crowned with the horse's head of the wrathful deity Hayagriva, who is the protector of the Teaching. Sometimes the handles were made in the form 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 the gods were combined with a vajra.

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

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

Ritual dagger chris the inhabitants of the Malay Archipelago began to use it around the twelfth century. It is not possible to name a more exact place of his appearance. According to some researchers, the invention of kris is the merit of the Moro people from the Philippines, while others believe that this ritual knife was invented on the island of Java in Indonesia. There are other hypotheses as well.

Chris is not just a ritual and even ceremonial item, it emphasizes the status of the owner. Among other things, it is also a military weapon and an object of worship. It was even used to carry out death sentences.

Since kris is a sacred item, 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, a ritual one. After cleaning, they are sheathed - so that the blade "rested". This can be done only on Thursday evenings, and nothing else. In Muslim families, on Fridays, the ritual knife kris is fumigated with incense and symbolic gifts are presented to him.

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

Ritual knives for different nations had their own:

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

Ritual knife in the form of a pendant, "originally" from the Ukraine of 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 ritual knife of the Vikings.

Ritual knife of the Kazakh mullah.

A Chinese ritual sword knife made of jadeite.

Ritual knife from obsidian of the Slavs-Rasens.

African ritual knife.

A ritual knife made of ebony wood, 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 the Scythian priests. Made in the shape of a bear's head. With his help, bulls and horses were sacrificed.

Known to all machetes.

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

It is now easy to buy a ritual witch knife, a magic sword of a sorcerer or any other similar item. But when buying, you need to proceed from certain criteria.

• Price.

If we rely on the average standard of living of people, then the cost of ritual knives can be roughly 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, dull quickly and often break. The blade can be chipped and even wrinkled during use. This is not surprising, since it is made of base steel. Another problem is that sharpening such a ritual knife is almost impossible: 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 already considered quite good, especially with multi-layer forging. They can be sharpened to a razor sharp edge and will last for a long time. Ritual blades of Japanese production 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. Pretentious such products almost never look, but this is not necessary: ​​a high-quality item is visible immediately. Such ritual blades are forged in batch, the shapes are classic, the handles are made of expensive wood.

• The form.

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

Drawings that cannot be gotten rid of 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 a product, you need to be able to change the handle.

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

As for the sharpening angle of the blade, it should not come close to 40 degrees from the plane of symmetry. It will be very difficult to sharpen such a ritual knife on your own - unless, of course, you have special skills. Don't buy blades with balsa hilts.

One of the requirements for knives that are not weapons is that they do not have pronounced finger stops. And the ritual knife is not a weapon. But be sure to take care of a handle that protects you from cuts.

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

• Security.

Let's repeat: a ritual knife is not a cold weapon, and therefore you should not buy it in a specialized store with a hunting ticket. Such a blade should not have a passport and number, but here is a certificate confirming that this is not a weapon, he must have. Going out with a knife without such a certificate is strongly discouraged. By the way, in this document there must certainly be an image of a ritual knife - check this moment when buying.

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

In urban areas, it is forbidden to carry a blade without a scabbard - even if it is a ritual knife. In the case when the scabbard is not provided, take care to wrap the product with 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, examine the blade, the pattern on the blade. If everything suits you, you can find out the price.

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Hello everyone, Sargas is with you. In one of the videos, I suggested talking about magic tools. And this idea was vividly supported. Therefore, today I want to talk about one of the most important magical attributes. About the magic knife. It is called differently in different traditions. Why, even within the framework of one magical tradition, there are often no clear rules. Atame, atam, atham. Generally, the less magic a tradition has, the more complex and ornate terms it uses. My favorite term is magic knife. In my opinion, it is quite difficult and mysterious. And already variations of athame or atam, I mainly use exclusively to diversify speech. Agree, if it is mentioned a hundred times in the text, you don’t want to repeat the same term every time. I think everyone was taught this in school. At the lessons of the Russian language.

So. The magic knife is the first tool that I recommend for the acquisition of an apprentice. Schools of Practical Light Magic. Despite the fact that on my website you can buy a knife to order. And the master will make it to you in almost any shape and from any materials, I do not impose them on anyone. In magic, everything should be expedient. Including the purchase of magic tools. The knife, as a rule, is picked up once, for the whole life. But this is not a reason to spend the entire salary on him. In any hunting store, you will find many good and relatively inexpensive options. If you live in a large city, then in almost every shopping center there will be a small pavilion selling knives, air pistols, crossbows and other paraphernalia of adult children. I'm a big fan of all this myself, but I hope none of my viewers hope to seriously defend themselves on the street with a pneumatic pistol, crossbow, or knife. The latter must be able to use. But now it's not about that, I will not breed holivars. And then self-defense gurus will run up with a katana.

So. I think everyone who wants to buy a magic knife has a question about what it should be.

In fact, there are not many strict requirements. First and foremost, all knife materials must be natural. Plastic, polyethylene and polymers in general block the flow of energy. Therefore, the knife should be with a standard wooden handle, without plastic inserts and artificial laces. As a last resort, a solid metal knife will do. But this is not for everybody. They usually do not look very presentable. In my opinion. Bone, stone, horn, mammoth tusk. All of this is allowed, but you must be clearly aware of how you will use the knife. If, for example, you want to use it to heal people, then bones and horns are unlikely to suit you. Since such a knife will carry a certain amount of necroenergy. That in difficult situations can finish off your patient. Although, it is unlikely to affect ordinary magical work. If you use a stone, then you also need to choose wisely. But here the master must individually select the material for your energy. Since stones, of course, have a certain set of universal characteristics. But, say, two balls of turquoise may not suit the same person. Relatively speaking, one was lying at the bottom of the river, the other at the cemetery. The example is exaggerated, but I think you get the idea.

And the most important thing. The knife must be new. If your grandfather left you with his army landing knife, with which he cut out a company of Fritzes, then this is certainly wonderful, this is a memory. But you shouldn't use it as a magic one. In general, any product that is charged as an amulet, or a magical instrument, it is highly desirable to charge a new one. Just so that different types of energy do not clash. Of course, everything can be cleaned. But, as a rule, there are always some nuances. It's not worth the risk.

And yes. The knife, like any magic tool, the magician charges for himself. Therefore, if you see an ad somewhere in the store, they say I sell magic knives. Charged, sanctified, ready to use. Either this is a very self-confident specialist. Who believes that his magic tools, charged by him, are absolutely universal. And will suit everyone. Or is it a scammer who simply sells souvenirs to people. Disguised as magical instruments.

If we are talking about an amulet, then it should be charged for a specific person. No one can bless a thousand bracelets to raise money and send them to stores. You need a photo of a specific owner, you need to feel his energy, see how it works and how exactly you can help him with a magical effect.

If we are talking about a magic instrument, then the master can clean it, make it, deliver it. But it must be charged by the end user. You don't use other people's tarot decks. You do not then give your magic knife into the wrong hands. I hope...

I would also like to say about those who like to get confused and do everything with their own hands.

I have nothing against creating magic instruments on my own. Why not sew a magical outfit. If you are a seamstress? Or not sharpen a magic knife. If you are a sixth grade locksmith. But if you are a middle manager. And you think that for the sake of interest it is quite possible to master a new profession for yourself. This is probably not so bad. But, alas, such cutting and sewing circles, as a rule, replace true magic. And a person does not supplement normal, full-fledged magical practices with needlework. And gradually he forgets about real magic, doing some kind of nonsense. If you do not live in the forest. And, having spent even two or three hours, on a trip to the nearest store. But rather ten minutes to order a product on the Internet. You can purchase any magical attribute. And then charge it yourself. Or buy it already charged. Any attempts to do something on their own are at least inappropriate. Alas, experience shows that almost everyone who tried to forge knives, sew robes, and glue magic books on their own. Burned out very quickly. And, not seeing the forest behind the trees, they quickly said goodbye to magic. The only exceptions are those who are already doing this - a seamstress, a locksmith, a carpenter, and so on. And then, due to the specifics, it may be impractical.

So. Let's go over the main criteria for choosing a magic knife

1. Preferably double-edged. Not necessary. But it is desirable.
2. Not foldable. Energy must flow through it freely, at any time. That is, there should not be any moving mechanisms in it. Or at least it should always be decomposed.
3. Strictly natural materials. In this case, the scabbard can be anything. But in the first month, it is desirable that the noya be saturated with your energy, so you should not hide it in plastic.
4. Extra patterns are very undesirable. The inscription is made in Russia, the name of the company, or some kind of neutral drawing is not so critical. But there definitely shouldn't be any runes, stars, pentagrams and magic symbols. Pure blade, pure karma.
5. The material of the handle is preferably dark. Since it absorbs energy well. In some rituals, two knives are used, or a knife with a white handle, but these are already special cases.
6. And of course, you should like him. It is most important.

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The weapon is constantly evolving, thanks to new technologies, improved models appear. Knives are no exception, they have stood the test of time. History knows many different forms of knives, and many of them are not as simple as they seem at first glance.

"Kukri", the symbol of the people of Nepal, became famous thanks to the Gurkha regiments. The Nepalese wars supported the British in the process of establishing control over India during the Indian Revolt of 1857 with a knife, which was expertly wielded in close combat. The fighting prowess of the Gurkha soldiers ensured them a reputation as formidable and fearless warriors, and thanks to their support of British troops in the British army, they formed official Nepalese regiments. The Gurkhas and their knives became so famous that the British used posters of warriors sharpening their famous knives as propaganda to strike fear into the Argentine army during the Falklands conflict. Today the soldiers of the Gurkha regiments continue to carry the “kukri” knife with them after their retirement.

Kukri knives were usually 40-46 cm long and looked more like a machete, as they performed a chopping function. From an ordinary farm tool of the Himalayans, the knife turned into a weapon. An interesting feature is considered to be a groove near the handle, which directed the victim's blood in the opposite direction, as a result, the hand remained dry. The larger the knife was used in sacrifices, the more luck and goodness there will be in the village. If the head of an animal was cut off in one motion, then this is a great success.

9. Dagger for blocking blows (Meng-gosh)

During the 16th and 17th centuries, when firearms began to appear, cold weapons became impractical. Light swords, rapiers, replaced the heavy swords of the knights. Shields also became unnecessary and were replaced with daggers to block blows (men-gosh). The talented fighter skillfully used the man-gosh and the shield interfered with him. In addition, the dagger not only protected, but was itself a weapon. Over time, the daggers themselves and the skill of using them have improved and become more complicated.

There were many different types of men-gosh, but they were all designed to provide security, block enemy strikes, and deliver surprise strikes. The handle was supposed to protect the hand of the warrior. For example, a “sword breaker” dagger had teeth along the blade that could snag an opponent's rapier and rip it out of his hands. Another type was the "trident", with a special mechanism, after pressing which, the blade tripled.

Jambiya is a wide, double-edged knife that was worn as a symbol of belonging to a particular social class of the population of Yemen. Some men said they would rather die than let anyone see them without a dagger. Teenage boys receive their first dagger if circumcised. Nowadays jambia is used more as exhibits, but back in the 60s it was a formidable weapon. The Yemeni wars held their daggers point down and aimed at the base of the enemy's neck in order to rip open his chest in one motion.

Some knives are often decorated with gold. Islam, Yemen's leading religion, prohibits men from wearing gold jewelry, but since the jambiya is a weapon, it is considered an exception. The handles of the dagger are made not only of precious metals, but also of the horn of a rhino, which provokes poaching. Every year 1,500 rhinos are killed in Yemen. Knife handles are made from the horn, and the remains go abroad to Asian countries as materials for non-traditional medicine.

Although sai is associated with Japanese martial arts, it appeared during the Ming Dynasty and was brought to Okinawa from China. This thrusting weapon resembles a stiletto without cutting edges. The saia blade is either round or hexagonal with a sharp end. They used it as a blocking blows with the European weapon "men-gosh". Sai was used to block the blows of the Japanese katana sword. In addition, an experienced Sayyutsu master could easily distract the enemy's attention with his help and even strike them. When Okinawa came under the influence of the Japanese government, special permission was required for metal tools and weapons. The sai mastery was banned and faded into the background. Even today, practicing sayyutsu does not like noise around them, and the use of weapons in sparring is prohibited.

The trench knife was especially common during the First and Second World Wars. In close combat, the Germans used the Nakampfmesser combat knife, and the British used their domestic knives. The US Armed Forces produced several types of trench knives. Mark 1 had a flat surface with a double-sided blade of a brass or bronze handle with brass knuckles and spikes, which can also injure the enemy. Knives were used by soldiers who did not have a bayonet in their arsenal, but not only in battle, but also in everyday life.

"Chris", a Javanese dagger, looks like both a weapon and a ritual blade. It was believed to have magical properties. Several ancient specimens were made from meteorites that fell on the grounds of the Prambanan Temple for 200 years. It is not surprising that it was considered a sacred subject. The curving blade of the knife resembles a snake from mythology, and the patterns that decorate the knife were perceived as a talisman. The alloy of the knife resembled Damascus steel in composition, and the patterns applied by the blacksmith protected the knife and its owner from all sorts of troubles.

4. Misericord ("Blade of Mercy")

In the 14th century, the misericord blade became popular among the French knights - a long thin dagger that easily passed between the plates of armor. It was practically useless in combat, not even equipped with a special protection on the handle. It was used to finish off the enemy. The name of the dagger comes from the Latin words "act of mercy". When a knight was knocked down from a horse, and he was seriously wounded, in order to alleviate his suffering, he was finished off with such a dagger. Many used the dagger to intimidate the wounded knight, to persuade him to surrender or demand ransom.

The wrist knife was used by the Turkana people in Africa. Locals believed that domestic animals, such as cows, were a gift from God. Herds of animals often became the cause of tribal conflicts. In addition, each tribe tried to expand its territory. In such conditions, valiant warriors carried spears, shields, various types of knives, among which was a wrist knife. In addition, it was forbidden to kill a fellow tribesman with a spear, so internal disputes were resolved cruelly with the help of wrist knives.
It was made of steel or iron, which were heated, and they were shaped by blows of stones. Such knives were most often worn by Turkan men on their right hand, although in other tribes they were worn by both men and women. In addition to being a weapon, the knife was also used for other purposes, for example, for chopping down trees.

The sickle-shaped kuyan from the island of Java was considered a divine gift, a symbol of the harmony of the world and was popular among kings as the governors of God on Earth. Kuyan was primarily used as a farming tool, but King Kudo Lalin stated that he saw a knife in a vision of uniting Java. After the vision, he gathered all the blacksmiths and talked about the shape of the mystical knife. The result was a weapon in the shape of the island of Java, with three holes that symbolized the deities of the Hindu religion. After Islam began to dominate the island, weapons underwent a number of changes. Its shape was changed and became similar to the letter “shin”, and instead of three there were already five holes, as a symbol of the five tenets of Islam.

Qila is a ritual dagger that originated in ancient India and then became popular in Tibet, where it was called phurba. Each element of the knife symbolizes something, and all of it symbolizes the embodiment of the Buddhist god Hayagriva, whose three faces are depicted on the handle. At that time, it was believed that the god Hayagriva helps to cope with evil spirits. The handle can have different forms, with the image of the deity must be required. The triangular blade symbolizes ignorance, greed and aggression. Kila was considered a sacred object of shamans, and some of the specimens were made of wood. It was a ritual weapon against evil forces. The shaman poked the rice with a dagger in front of the patient, reciting the sutras, expelling illness and evil spirits. It is not surprising that the auctions are worth fabulous money.

This review was written many years ago and has been published in the Temple of the Ancients project library. Now the library on the site has been liquidated, respectively, and the original source of the article too. Of course, the "articles" section on that site was more suitable for this material, but the abundance of illustrations made the placement as a downloadable file more convenient. Due to the fact that the text contains important images of knives and symbols that are needed in the course of the narration, at one time he did not move to my page on prose.ru with my other publicistic works due to the limited possibilities of working with images on that site sharpened for bare text. Therefore, "Ritual knives in the magic of the Tradition of the Ancients" I post 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. Here ritual knives will be required, which are needed for various purposes: for killing victims, for outlining ritual drawings, etc.

In this article, we will look at four variants of ritual knives, the methods of making which are taken from the well-known works on the magic of the Ancients: the Grimorium of the Imperium, the Necronomicon of Wilson, the book of Dagon, as well as from the secrets of the Worm.

So, the scimitar of Barzai:

Different versions of the Liber Logaeth (Wilson's Necronomicon) give different symbols to be applied to the scimitar. Some versions say they were missing from 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 for himself). This blade is used to outline various circles of challenge and other ritual images. They also erase from the ground traces of emblems, call seals and so on.

I think this scimitar is perfect for other purposes as well - for example, for sacrifices. Actually, it is universal: it serves for any magical work, its production does not require any rarest materials and super-efforts. The only drawback of this scimitar is the loss of its power when touched by someone else's hands. So hide it well from prying eyes and grabbing hands. Next, I quote from Liber Logaeth:

“On the day and hour of Mars, with the growing moon, make a scimitar of bronze with an ebonite handle. The following marks are to be engraved on one side of the blade:

And on the other side they are:

On the day and hour of Saturn, with the waning moon, kindle a fire from laurel and yew branches and, plunging the blade into the flame, cast the following spell five times:
HKORIAHOJU, ZODKARNES, I imperiously invoke you and command you to rise up, O mighty spirits dwelling in the Great Abyss.
In the name of the terrible and powerful AZATOT, appear and empower this blade, created in harmony with the ancient Knowledge.
In the name of HENTHONO-ROHMATRU, I command you, O ASIABELIS, in the name of YSEHIROROSETKHA, I call you, O ANTIQUELIS, in the name of the Huge and Terrible DAMAMIAKH, which is pronounced as Krom-yha and shakes the mountains, I order you to appear, oh! help me! empower my spell, so that this weapon, on which the runes of fire are carved, has the power to strike terror into the hearts of all spirits that do not obey my orders, and help me draw all kinds of Circles, figures and mystical signs necessary in the rituals of the Magic Art. In the Name of the Great and Mighty YOG-SOTHOTH and the invulnerable sign of Voor (make the sign)
Give strength!
Give strength!
Give strength!
When the flames turn blue, consider this a sure sign that the spirits have obeyed your demands. Then you must immerse the blade in a prepared mixture of sea water and cock bile.
Mold the aroma of Zkaub into the fire as a sacrifice to the spirits summoned to battle, and then release them with these words:
In the Name of AZATOT and YOG-SOTHOTHA and the servant of Their NYARLATHOTEPA, and by the power of this sign (make the Senior Sign), I release you; go in peace and do not return until I myself call you. (Seal the entrances with the sign of Kof.)

Wrap the scimitar with a rag of black silk and set 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 sorcerous 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 and hard-to-find materials. Actually, as a blank, any new knife that assumes the presence of a scabbard will do (if there is no scabbard, you need to make them 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 scabbard. These characters, three in number, are called tetals. Two symbols will go to the knife handle, one to the scabbard. I quote:
“The tetal of the middle of the left pillar releases and invokes the forces of Mars. Ninurta the Warrior. It should be inscribed on the skin of the unborn lamb, on the scabbard of the warlock's sacrificial dagger, on the north side of the altar and on the north wall of the sanctuary.
Conjuring formula:
SUTTARAAH KRIASBASH AHEMESH BESABAHOT LEB AZLAYN YAAV ETUSH KNERREBDAOS EZCURTAAHIRRAVAON ARAO STILTAAN NENEBRASH
The tetal of the foot of the left pillar frees and invokes the forces of Saturn - Ei. It should be inscribed on the skin of a harlot, on a warlock's hat, on the handle of a sacrificial knife.
Conjuring formula:
KENEB ESAYA TAARITEROSH TSEFER MNLEB ASHTAG VNAECH AN VAAIKER VALNESHTOTSAM VOLECH TEAMBABU ARSAG NA ASTUHARISH ESCER
The tetal of the foot of the right pillar frees and invokes the forces of Jupiter-Annuka. It should be inscribed on the skin of a slain warrior, on the handle of a sacrificial knife, on the floor of the sanctuary.
Conjuring formula:
ATANNU TEBEL NOAPZU VERVI SIR BARASTAN KELIAB EZCATU NFARAYN ASPAZECAF ETERRU GHENALAYN EGER ASSU VATSEBISH LILASH "
Actually, tetals on the handle:

Scabbard head:

Another option is a ritual knife from the Grimorium Imperium manuscript, allegedly owned by John Dee. The enchanting dagger from this manuscript is not distinguished by the difficulty of manufacturing, with the exception of one point - strict adherence to the order in which magic tools are made. That is, it will not work 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 am quoting the process of making only a knife (do not forget about making all the items):
“Having cut out the stick, the next day take a new knife, the blade of which did not recognize the blood of a person or an animal, and in the hour of Mercury draw the following signs on the knife *. After that, at the same hour, you must consecrate the knife by placing it in a flame of fire, so that it may be cleansed. "

* Know this: the triangular sign at the end of the knife is the essence of the gesture described above, performed by the fingers.

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

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

Dagger Consecration Formula: Ammalu Ate Elnan Slota Ningishzitaah Asatu Tcheatyohosn Avuasebo Ntsheg Lamashtu Krhe Al'ayn Rleeh
The dagger is kept wrapped in a cloth soaked in menstrual blood. ”

Perhaps these characters are unfinished. Therefore, I advise beginners to limit themselves to the first three options. From my purely subjective point of view, the second and third versions of ritual knives are the most attractive in terms of their advantages. Also the scimitar of Barzai 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, whose symbols (possibly) have inaccuracies, and the downside is also questionable: is a one-sided drawing needed, or the characters on the second side are not indicated for some reason.