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St. Raphael

Raphael is the Patron Saint of Travelers. He is one

of seven archangels who stand before the throne

of God. A chap named Tobit was blind in his old

age. Raphael was instrumental in restoring

Tobit

‟

s sight and when it was done, he said

“

When you prayed with tears...I offered your

prayers to the Lord.... For I am the angel

Raphael.

”

Raphael is also the patron of the blind.

So how did St. Raphael get his name on this large

knife (3 3/4

”

wide blade) with Bakelite handles

and a positive locking device for the worm?

Adémar Juppert lived in Lyon, France in the early 19th Century. He wanted to

create a tonic quinine-based wine. He worked long hours and his vision went

bad. He prayed that his eyesight would get better and if it did, he would

dedicate his creation to the archangel Raphael.