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Serpent Tail Herb Chopper

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Serpent Tail Herb ChopperHand forged from a farrier's rasp, these herb choppers are gorgeous and functional. One of the most common mythological symbols through the ages has been the serpent. Seen as one of the wisest animals it is believed to have close ties to divinity. It's habitat, living amongst the roots in the Earth, is believed to give it strong ties to herbalism and healing. The Greek physician Asclepius, as a god of medicine and healing, carried a staff with one


Hand forged from a farrier's rasp, these herb choppers are gorgeous and functional. 

One of the most common mythological symbols through the ages has been the serpent. Seen as one of the wisest animals it is believed to have close ties to divinity. It's habitat, living amongst the roots in the Earth, is believed to give it strong ties to herbalism and healing. The Greek physician Asclepius, as a god of medicine and healing, carried a staff with one serpent wrapped around it, which has become the symbol of modern medicine.

In the forging of these Serpent Tail Herb Choppers, we have created a tool for wild crafting and kitchen use that embodies the energy of the serpent with it's scale like sides and curled tail handle. 

Note: each side of the herb chopper has a different scale pattern which reflects the story of the rasp that this metal was in its' previous life. 

These herb choppers are fully functional, hardened and tempered high carbon blades with a near shaving sharp edge and mirror polish. They measure approximately 4" in blade length and comes gift boxed on a bed of all natural excelsior filler. 

If you have never owned a high carbon blade, please ensure you are familiar with the proper care, use, sharpening, and storage of the blade. Do not use this blade to cut anything acidic, doing so will etch the blade. After every use clean, dry and oil the blade before storing it properly. If you have any questions, ensure you message us. With proper care your herb chopper will last for many, many years. 

All Daelen Forge knives are hand-forged just outside of Edmonton. Each piece of metal has its own essence and character, there may be small blemishes or imperfections, but these add to the unique character of the piece, giving it a special individuality. No two pieces are ever exactly the same.

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      Kenny of LA
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      Make Sure You Read the Vintage Edition with the Afterword
      I initially purchased this book to read for two reasons: First, it was written by William Styron, who wrote the great "Sophie's Choice;" and second, it won a Pulitzer Prize. It was only after I was into the book that I learned that this vintage sixties' book was the subject of a major controversy over the depiction of the title character, Nat Turner. I learned that Styron openly acknowledged fictionalizing large portions of Turner's life, including his motivations for leading the slave revolt. I also learned that Styron's largely fictionalized portrait of Turner outraged many black leaders of the time. Rather than painting Turner (entirely) as a hero, called to action by the injustices of slavery, Styron created a darker picture of a man fixated on religion, a vision of himself as a prophet, and frustrated by lust and desire (particularly, for a young, blond haired white girl). As I read the book, I search my own feelings, and felt that if I were black, I would certainly have objected similarly. We all need our heroes, who become much larger as symbols than they could ever be as people. For the sake of those that come after, such icons are perhaps entitled to be treated with a greater level of sensitivity and care--even at the cost of literary restraint. It is here that the story gets fascinating. After I finished the novel, I read Styron's Afterword. Styron was truly stung by the criticism and in the Afterword, provided an elegant and persuasive defense of his writings. While I will not say that Styron entirely changed my position, he definitely made me see the other side of the argument. The dialogue between Styron and his critics not only allows the reader to consider one of the great social and political issues of our time, but permits the reader a unique insight into the thinking of a great writer--and suffices, in and of itself, as a reason for reading this novel. MAKE SURE YOUR VERSION OF THE NOVEL HAS THIS AFTERWORD. Putting the issue aside as to the real "Nat Turner," the novel itself is beautifully written. The characters are fully developed and believable. The description of the system of slavery and the relationship between whites and blacks feel very real, and very accurate. Styron shows us good and bad of each race, and how all of them are bound by the system of slavery and their actions directly the product of it.
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      I loved this book.
      I read this book for my book club and I thought it was beautifully written. It has stayed with me for weeks now. I love when a book does that. I'm glad I wasn't swayed by controversy. I had no problem with the fact that the author was white and using a black voice(maybe because I'm white - but I do like when an author gets the voice right and I thought Styron did that). I didn't understand the charges of racism after reading the book. Sometimes I wonder if, what some people find uncomfortable, they label as racist or sexist or whatever. Anyway, I would encourage everyone to read this book because it gave me a fresh awareness of a huge part of U.S. history, it reminded me that there are always gray areas to consider and it was a great novel. You might think so too.
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      Devin T.
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      ★★★★★ 5
      great read
      I enjoyed this book. As a person who enjoys history this book was a great read for me and the author gives an in depth vision on the trial.
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      John Tailor 2048
      Draper, US
      ★★★★★ 3
      Nat Turner was NOT happy
      I think Mr Styron may have took some liberties with Nat Turner's "orientation" without the research or data to support his opinion.
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      Patricia Posey Cox
      Omaha, US
      ★★★★★ 5
      A book for the ages...historically concise and horrific at once
      William Styron, a gifted writer outdid himself with this book. His concise detail gives us an inside view on the depth of feeling employed by the subject of this book. The book while concise and tender pulls us in as these events take place. As Mailer delves deeper into the mind of Nat Turner, we cannot help but feel a sense of the suffering this man endured and this is what gives us perspective into this tragedy as it unfolds. A compelling masterpiece of literature.
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