Description The slavs have long revered knives as a powerful talisman. Transcending physical utility to become a symbol of protection and spiritual defence. Knives played a crucial role in life events and everyday rituals. When the point faced westward at the front corner of the dwelling it formed a protective barrier. Passing a knife through a new shirt before wearing neutralized potential dangers. They created protective circles during winter solstice divinations at crossroads, or during rituals such as seeking the fern flower on Kupala Night. In Bosnian Herzegovinian those afflicted with sleep paralysis would walk around the homes thrice with a knife. This would counter supernatural forces. Knives (along with scythes, axes, swords, and sickles) were placed in the threshold on windowsills, and door frames to prevent evil beings from entering. It was believed that a sorcerer could not enter a house if it contained a knife. A practice prevalent across various Slavic cultures was to bring knives to bed at night for protection against death, witches, vampires, and other supernatural beings. The Witch Blade Baltic Amber Knife is a truly one of a kind piece. Use in ritual work, home protection, or as a candle scribe. Baltic Amber set in a .925 Silver Knife You will receive the pictured knife | sword
