Another scholarly work from a true practitioner of magic. Please do not let the page count of this book turns you away. Other than the usual Frater Acher's style of disposition on historical research, the author's research on the magical mind cannot be understated as it speaks of the stark differences of the mindset (the logical ratio) between folk magicians and modern practitioners; teaching us to set aside our abstract-logical thinking and allow our direct perception to take the lead, revealing immediate experiences—a form of intuitive understanding that feels deeply relatable.

Through this little book of less than a hundred pages, the answer of how a person could work with spirits of the celestial realm and chthonic spirits through goêtic framework simultaneously is unveiled. On the other hand, visionary magicians would find this book beneficial - to reference on Acher's visionary work and framework to use it as own for spirit contact, a generous work indeed.

An absolute delight to read. The first section dealing with the history of not just spirits and blades but their manufacture, and the often disregarded supernatural folk magic beliefs of rural communities. The second part of the book dealing with a more modern take on the dagger, or "Witch knife" as the book is so named in old German(Frater Acher's words, not mine). Its an easy read and delightful one at that and well worth it just for the personal account Frater Acher tells that closes out the book.
For a limited edition and hand numbered book from an independent publishing company, this is a great price for a collectors and fans alike.