# Athame question **URL:** \ **Category:** Q&A\ **Tags:** tools\ **Created:** [February 6, 2024, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/athame-question/47482 "2024-02-06T21:38:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Kiara\_Astra](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/kiara_astra/32/51359_2.png) [@Kiara\_Astra](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Kiara_Astra)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2024, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/athame-question/47482/1 "2024-02-06T21:38:57Z")
Hello! As a witch on a tight budget I’ve been making alot of my tools and one of those tools is an athame. My question is does it have to be made of metal? I’m a wood carver and wondering if I can carve my athame? ---
**Author:** ![Amethyst](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/amethyst/32/1750_2.png) [@Amethyst](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Amethyst)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2024, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/athame-question/47482/2 "2024-02-07T00:30:50Z")
I don’t see why not. I’ve seen people with wooden athames, and crystal ones too! I bet something you made would have more of your energy in it! Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2024, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/athame-question/47482/3 "2024-02-07T13:56:01Z")
> [@Kiara\_Astra](#): > > I’m a wood carver and wondering if I can carve my athame? I’m with Amethyst- I’d say it’s perfectly fine to use a wooden athame! Athames are commonly made out of metal, but technically they don’t need to be. They don’t even have to be sharp- as an athame isn’t generally used for cutting material things, its purpose is for cutting on a spiritual level. > A smaller, white-handled knife, called a **boline** , is the tool of choice when cutting ingredients or carving surfaces. While **the athame cuts on a spiritual level** (e.g. cutting [energy cords](https://spells8.com/energy-cords/)), the boline is used for practical purposes such as harvesting herbs, inscribing candles with symbols or [sigils](https://spells8.com/sigil-making-101), or cutting physical cords (e.g. thread or ribbons). An athame is not generally used for cutting. > > _From Spells8: [Athame Do’s and Don’ts of Your Ritual Knife](https://spells8.com/athame-uses-ritual-knife/)_ A magickal tool designed, crafted, and carved by your hand is a tool that will be perfectly suited to you and your Craft- it doesn’t get much better than that! I would warmly encourage you to go for it, Kyrstyn. Happy crafting! 😊 ✨ ---
**Author:** ![Sivonnah](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/sivonnah/32/45149_2.png) [@Sivonnah](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Sivonnah)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2024, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/athame-question/47482/4 "2024-02-07T21:32:35Z")
I agree! It’s more meaningful when it’s something you’ve made! I’d love to see it when you’re done! ---
**Author:** ![Kiara\_Astra](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/kiara_astra/32/51359_2.png) [@Kiara\_Astra](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Kiara_Astra)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2024, 10:48pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/athame-question/47482/5 "2024-02-07T22:48:00Z")
Thank you everyone! Ill post a picture once its finished. May take me awhile tho with 2 kids under foot. ❤ ---
**Author:** ![Satans\_Helper](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/satans_helper/32/56413_2.png) [@Satans\_Helper](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Satans_Helper)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2024, 4:00am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/athame-question/47482/6 "2024-02-08T04:00:47Z")
Mine is white acrylic one I have one like this I bought off this site > **[7" Pentagram Acrylic Athame](https://magick.com/products/7-pentagram-acrylic-athame)** > > Looking for a stylish and practical tool to enhance your practice? Look no further than the 7" Pentagram Acrylic Athame! This beautiful athame is the perfect choice for any practitioner who wants to add a touch of elegance to their rituals. Crafted... ---
**Author:** ![system](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/2X/0/03a36f287b02af72f5e723fa061ccdee5315e712.png) [@system](https://forum.spells8.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2024, 4:01am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/athame-question/47482/7 "2024-08-06T04:01:08Z")
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