This Tibetan short sword sits right in the middle of the collection - larger than the 7-inch palm-sized version, smaller than the 12.8-inch silver dagger, and sharing the dual-metal gold-and-silver sheath work that elevates it above the single-tone pieces.
The sheath features gold-toned dragon figures in relief against a silver alloy body, with red coral stones set into the metalwork. The coral adds a warm red accent that reads differently from the turquoise-and-red combination on the other Tibetan pieces - this one runs warmer overall, with gold, silver, and red as the dominant color triad. The dragon relief work wraps around the curved surface of the sheath with individually detailed scales and flowing bodies, maintaining the same quality of casting found across the collection.
At 10.6 inches overall and 1.3 lbs, this is a substantial piece that fills a hand without overwhelming it. The blade is a single-edge profile - wider and more curved than the double-edged dagger format, giving it the utilitarian character of a Tibetan working knife rather than a purely ceremonial blade. Historically, short swords in this size range served as the primary personal blade for Tibetan herders and travelers, large enough for practical tasks but compact enough to carry on the body.
The silver alloy fittings at the guard and pommel feature engraved floral scrollwork that frames the more dramatic dragon work on the sheath body. This two-tier approach - quieter metalwork at the structural points, more elaborate decoration on the display surface - shows intentional design hierarchy rather than uniform ornamentation everywhere.
For buyers navigating the Tibetan collection: the 7-inch gold-on-red short sword at $169 and this 11-inch gold-and-silver piece at $169 share the same price point but offer different size-to-decoration ratios. The smaller one packs more decorative density per inch. This one gives you more blade and a different stone palette. Both use the gold-over-silver dual-metal technique that the all-silver dagger and the flagship 27-inch piece approach differently.
Includes decorated sheath. Stand not included. Free US shipping with 30-day money-back guarantee.
Specification
| Item Number | TK-ZD-G10608 |
| Primary Color | Multi-colored |
| Primary Material | 1095 Carbon Steel |
Item Dimensions & Packaging
| Dimensions | 10.6 * 0.9 Inches |
| Weight | 1.3 Pounds |
| Packing Size | 13 x 2.5 x 2.5 Inches |
| Shipping Weight | 2.5 Pounds |
