Kartika Symbolic Ritual Knife | Sacred Tibetan Buddhist Tool

Gold Plated Kartika Knife | Copper Ritual Art with Crystal & Stones

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Size: 33cm(Height) x 28cm(Width)
Weight: 1.60kg
Materials: Copper Body, Gold Plated, Crystal, Semi-Precious Stone: Coral, Turquoise
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About The Ritual Item :

The Kartika Symbolic Ritual Knife is a powerful and sacred object used in Tibetan Buddhist and Vajrayana practices to symbolize the cutting away of ignorance, ego, and harmful attachments. Crafted with a copper body and finished in gold plating, this ritual knife stands at 33cm in height and weighs 1.60kg, giving it a strong ceremonial presence. The handle is crowned with a crystal element and richly adorned with semi-precious coral and turquoise stones, materials traditionally associated with spiritual clarity, protection, and healing energy. This Kartika is designed as an altar centerpiece and ritual symbol rather than a functional blade.

The design of the Kartika is deeply symbolic and artistically refined. The curved blade represents the swift removal of obstacles on the path to enlightenment, while the crescent form reflects wisdom and transformative insight. The crystal finial symbolizes purity and awakened awareness, and the intricate gold-plated detailing is enriched with coral and turquoise stones arranged in traditional Tibetan motifs. These decorative elements highlight skilled Himalayan craftsmanship and reflect centuries-old spiritual artistry rooted in tantric Buddhist traditions.

Spiritually, the Kartika is associated with wisdom deities and is often used alongside ritual practices focused on inner transformation and spiritual liberation. Placed on an altar, this symbolic ritual knife is believed to strengthen intention, focus, and protective energy within a sacred space. Ideal for collectors of Tibetan Buddhist art, practitioners, or those seeking a meaningful spiritual display, the Kartika Symbolic Ritual Knife represents clarity, discipline, and the power of awakened wisdom.

Introduction To The Kartika Knife :

While the Kartika is used in many Buddhist rituals, generally in connection with the kapala (skullcap), it is especially essential in the Tibetan practice of Chöd, a ritual involving self-sacrifice in which the practitioner visualizes their own body as an offering at a tantric feast. The Kartika is also famous for its use in the Tibetan sky burial ritual, in which dead bodies are cut into small pieces and left on special gats or burial platforms for vultures to consume. Unexpectedly, the Kartika is also used in Feng Shui practice.