Beautifully crafted of stainless steel; this enchanting athame provides an old-world feel. 12 from tip to pommel; it seems a miniature medieval sword; with an elaborately engraved cross guard and a pommel crafted to resemble a knight`s helmet. Coming with a 9 1/2 sheath; sculpted so as to appear made of wood and capped with elaborately engraved metal; you can comfortably put this athame upon your altar and draw it from its sheath for your ritual and craft. This is the perfect ritual tool for those who enjoy that old; medieval feel.