This athame is not used for cutting, but rather to direct energy during religious ceremonies. This athame comes with a decorative hilt. The pommel has a pentagram on both sides. This is a ceremonial dagger is perfect a piece to complement altars. Our athames can also make for good survival knives or medieval cosplay collectibles. This athame has a scabbard included. 13.5 inches long in scabbard - 13 inches long without scabbard. Great to use as athame at altar Scabbard tip features solid steel carvings and abstract design that matches one on dagger's pommel Pentagram on both sides of the scabbard. Handle is wrapped in in quality, faux leather.