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The Boline or Bolline is a small, sickle shaped knife used to cut herbs used in rituals and spells, and generally, to perform any cutting tasks. The sickle shaped knife can be traced to Druid* mistletoe customs, and is a lunar tool. The white handle is a carry-over from ritual magick.

*Another term found in Welsh custom is 'kerfan.'

Pronunciation: Bow-leen • (noun)

boline
An inscribed sickle knife from The Key of Solomon the King

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