Quick Specs
- Blade Length: 7 inches
- Handle Color: Black
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Style: Folding
- Use: Garden / Ritual Herb Harvesting
I stock this blade because it closes the gap between the garden and the altar in one compact tool. It’s a stainless steel folding pruning blade with a 7-inch edge, black handle, and the kind of clean action that makes it comfortable to carry to a moon-phase harvest or a cord-cutting ritual without a second thought. If you’ve been making do with a kitchen knife or a decorative athame that you don’t actually want to use on stems and wax, this is the honest working blade that fills that role.
In traditional Wiccan practice, there are two blades: the athame, used to direct energy and define sacred space, and the bolline, the practical cutting tool for physical tasks like harvesting herbs, cutting ritual cords, and trimming wicks. This blade fits the bolline role precisely. It’s not ceremonial in a purely decorative sense. The folding design keeps the edge protected between uses and makes it safe to tuck into a bag when you head to the herb garden at dusk. The black handle connects it symbolically to protection and banishing work, so it earns a place on the altar even when it isn’t in your hand.
Practically, you’ll find it useful for harvesting rosemary, mugwort, and other woody-stemmed ritual herbs that need a clean cut rather than a tear. A sharp, folding blade is also the right tool for cutting spell cord to length, scoring a candle before dressing it, and any close work that a full-length athame makes awkward. Browse my ritual herb collection for herbs to harvest and pair with this blade, or explore my full athames collection if you’re also looking for a ceremonial blade to work alongside it.
Tarot Fellow Standard
I carry tools like this because the supplier has consistent quality control on their hardware: the blade action is smooth without play, the lock holds under reasonable pressure, and the finish on the steel doesn’t pit after a season of use. It’s a working tool priced for daily practice, not shelf display. One practical note: stainless steel resists rust but it’s not rust-proof. Dry the blade after contact with wet plant material or water before folding it closed, and it’ll stay in good condition for years of regular use.
How to Use a Folding Pruning Blade in Ritual Practice
How to bring a folding pruning blade into your regular ritual and herb-harvesting practice.
- Harvest herbs at the right moon phase
Select a waxing or full moon night for herb work. Take the blade to your garden or herb patch, open it with intention, and cut stems cleanly at an angle. Rinse the blade with cool water and dry it before folding it closed.
- Use it to define your ritual circle
Hold the closed blade in your dominant hand and trace the boundary of your ritual space. Move clockwise to cast and counterclockwise to open. The compact size lets you define a precise perimeter without a full-length athame.
- Clean and store it after every use
After each use, wipe the stainless steel blade dry with a soft cloth. A light coat of mineral oil on the metal prevents rust. Store it folded in a pouch or on your altar. Never leave it open and unwrapped in a drawer.
Frequently Asked Questions
It functions primarily as a bolline, the working blade used for physical cutting tasks. The folding design and stainless steel blade make it practical for harvesting herbs, cutting cords, and trimming candle wicks during ritual prep.
Yes. Stainless steel holds an edge well and resists moisture, which matters when you are cutting fresh herbs or working outdoors. The blade stays sharp with light honing and won't rust if you dry it after contact with plant sap or water.
Store it folded and wrapped in a dark cloth or pouch when not in use. Black cloth reinforces its protective associations and keeps the blade free from dust and accidental contact. Do not leave it unsheathed in a drawer with other tools.
The black handle carries associations with protection, banishing, and mystery in folk magic and Wiccan traditions. It keeps the tool visually distinct on the altar and aligns it symbolically with work that involves releasing or clearing energy.
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