Witch Knife (<i>Drudenmesser</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Witch Knife or Drudenmesser has a curved blade with a pointed tip. The blade is dark-colored with visible wear and a straight edge on the right side. A short, thin metal band encircles the base of the blade. The handle is made of dark-colored horn and features a floral design with gold-colored flowers and red accents. The handle curves downward to the right.