# Athames, Bolines, and Other Magical Blades

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**Tags:** challenge-entry, tools\
**Created:** [April 15, 2025, 2:30am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/athames-bolines-and-other-magical-blades/60655 "2025-04-15T02:30:07Z")\
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**Author:** ![Garnet](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/garnet/32/68320_2.png) [@Garnet](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Garnet)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2025, 2:30am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/athames-bolines-and-other-magical-blades/60655/1 "2025-04-15T02:30:07Z")

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_ **Athames, Bolines, and Other Magical Blades** _

Such an interesting and diverse subject.

A small Challenge entry.

Historically **the Atham** e is a black, double edged blade with a black

handle. The one I found on line was beautiful at around 12”

long (4” being handle). Personally I would have found it ungainly

and hard to manage. As much as I liked it, I gave it a pass.

Choosing an Athame isn’t so easy. It may be ornate, decorated with

gold and if it doesn’t respond to you, it may not work for you. At the

same time you may find a rusty blade with a leather handle that calls you… Clean it up, bless and consecrate it. This could be the one. At the same time I have seen blades made of obsidian and other metals and minerals dedicated to different Gods or cultures. You must contemplate many things. Study about the Athame, its origin. Remember that it works on the spiritual level.

This will be an important tool for you, it represents air and should be placed on the eastern side of your altar. You can read more about the use of the Athame on Spells 8.+

The Boline is a physical blade. A smaller knife used for harvesting flowers, plants, herbs or carving sigils.

The Boline is a working blade, usually taken with you on walks in the field, forest or your garden. As with the Athame it can be consecrated.

I’m getting a headache so I’ll say goodnight and good luck with your sub  
missions.

Garnet

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**Author:** ![georgia](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/georgia/32/36283_2.png) [@georgia](https://forum.spells8.com/u/georgia)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2025, 2:37am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/athames-bolines-and-other-magical-blades/60655/2 "2025-04-15T02:37:22Z")

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Thank you for sharing. May your headache recede to a good day in the morning.  
🫂

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**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:** [April 15, 2025, 10:23am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/athames-bolines-and-other-magical-blades/60655/3 "2025-04-15T10:23:41Z")

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Thank you for sharing your wisdom about athames and bolines, @garnet! I’m seconding Georgia - I hope your headaches eases up and that you feel better soon 🙏

Blessed be! ❤

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**Author:** ![system](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/2X/0/03a36f287b02af72f5e723fa061ccdee5315e712.png) [@system](https://forum.spells8.com/u/system)\
**Post date:** [October 12, 2025, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/athames-bolines-and-other-magical-blades/60655/4 "2025-10-12T10:24:17Z")

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