Black Celtic Handle Soapstone Athame - 7 inch

The Black Celtic Handle Soapstone Athame is carved from a single piece of stone into a full blade silhouette, its handle worked with interlaced Celtic knotwork in pale relief against the black ground and the blade tapering to a clean ritual point. Soapstone's fine grain takes carved detail beautifully, and the finished piece has a smooth, almost soapy feel in the hand with a satisfying, grounded weight.

As a directing tool rather than a cutting one, an Athame traces circles, marks quarters, and focuses intention during ceremony, and the endless-knot handle suits practitioners drawn to Celtic tradition. Soapstone itself has been carved into ceremonial and functional objects for centuries precisely because it works so finely, making this a blade with genuine craft heritage behind it.

Key Properties
Mohs Hardness: 1-2.5
Stone Family: Metamorphic Rock (Talc-Schist)
Material: Natural Soapstone
Origin: India
Form: Athame
Finish: Polished, Carved
Motif: Celtic Knotwork
Approximate Size: 177 mm (7 inches)
Approximate Weight: 193-224 g
Listing: Single unit

Geological Information
Soapstone is a talc-schist metamorphic rock, composed primarily of talc with chlorite, micas, and other minerals, which makes it very soft (Mohs 1-2.5) and exceptionally easy to carve; the smooth, soapy-feeling polish it takes is the source of its name. It is also naturally heat-resistant, the reason it has served for centuries in cookware, oil burners, and mortars, and it has been carved by cultures worldwide into sculpture and ceremonial objects. Soapstone has no established metaphysical tradition; its value is in its geology and craft heritage. Natural colours range with mineral composition and locality. Principal sources include Brazil, India, China, Canada, Zimbabwe, and Kenya.

AuturaSol Standard
Each natural stone is selected for its authenticity, geological integrity, and energetic clarity. Natural variations in colour, structure, inclusions, and surface features are inherent to geological materials and contribute to the individuality of each piece. Any known treatments, enhancements, stabilization, or man-made characteristics are clearly disclosed within the product information where applicable. Every piece is inspected and photographed to reflect its true character; however, lighting conditions, screen settings, and natural variation may cause slight differences in appearance. If you have any questions about a piece before completing your purchase, we're always here to help. Where authenticity meets beauty, we tell you exactly what you're holding.

Care Note
Soapstone is very soft (Mohs 1-2.5) and scratches easily; store separately from harder objects, handle the carved edges gently, and keep away from abrasives.