Chinese Tibetan Broadsword - Handcrafted Spring Steel Collectible With Silver Sheath & Turquoise Gemstone Inlay 30.7 Inches

This Chinese Tibetan broadsword is a full-size collectible that bridges two metalworking traditions. At 30.7 inches and 3.5 lbs, it carries the scale and presence of a traditional Tibetan broadsword while incorporating Chinese decorative influences in its silverwork patterns and gemstone placement. The result is a piece that reflects the historical cultural exchange between Chinese and Tibetan artisan communities along the Himalayan trade routes.

The silver sheath extends the full length of the blade, covered in hand-detailed relief work featuring traditional motifs, floral scrollwork, and gemstone cabochons in turquoise and coral-red. Turquoise holds deep cultural significance across the Himalayan region - internationally recognized as the December birthstone, turquoise in Tibetan tradition represents warmth, vitality, and good fortune. The pairing of turquoise and red stones is the signature color combination of Himalayan decorative arts, creating vivid contrast against the silver metalwork.

The blade is spring steel, a material valued in Himalayan craft traditions for its resilience across extreme temperature changes. Spring steel maintains structural integrity without becoming brittle, which established it as the standard material for traditional Tibetan metalwork over generations. The craftsmanship at this scale requires careful attention to balance and proportion - the transition from handle through guard to sheath tip maintains visual consistency throughout.

The Chinese-Tibetan fusion aesthetic makes this piece particularly interesting for collectors of Central Asian or Silk Road material culture. The motif vocabulary draws from both traditions: Chinese influence appears in the density and symmetry of the floral patterns, while Tibetan conventions shape the overall composition and gemstone placement. This cultural layering gives the piece historical depth that purely decorative objects lack.

At 30.7 inches, this broadsword is sized for prominent wall display, mantelpiece placement, or dedicated collection shelving. The silver sheath and gemstone inlay create visual impact from across a room, while the relief work rewards close examination. For collectors building a Tibetan or Central Asian display, a full-size broadsword serves as a natural focal point around which smaller knives and accessories can be arranged.

Includes full-length silver sheath. Stand not included. Free US shipping with 30-day money-back guarantee.