This is less a knife and more a piece of wearable metalwork that happens to have a blade inside. The silver sheath is covered in hand-detailed dragon relief - raised figures with flowing manes and scaled bodies that wrap around the entire surface. Between the dragon forms, red enamel fills the negative spaces, creating a vivid color contrast against the silver. Set into the sheath are turquoise cabochons - the blue-green gemstones that have been central to Tibetan decorative tradition for centuries.
The craftsmanship on the sheath is the primary draw here. The silver metalwork features a level of three-dimensional detail that puts it closer to jewelry than to standard knife accessories. The dragon heads have individually defined features, the floral scrollwork fills every available surface, and the Greek key border pattern along the edges frames the entire composition. Red and turquoise aren't random color choices - they're the signature palette of traditional Tibetan metalwork, where these colors carry specific cultural significance tied to protection, prosperity, and spiritual connection.
The blade is forged from carbon steel. At 12.8 inches overall and 1.3 lbs, this is a compact collectible piece - historically the format carried by Tibetan travelers as both a practical tool and a status symbol. The ornate sheath and gemstone work position this firmly as a decorative display piece and cultural art object rather than an everyday carry tool.
Tibetan knives occupy a unique niche in the collectible metalwork market. They attract collectors interested in Himalayan and Central Asian material culture, gemstone enthusiasts drawn to authentic turquoise work, and buyers looking for decorative display pieces that aren't swords or katanas. If you've been browsing Japanese and Chinese swords and want something entirely different in both form and cultural origin, this is that product.
The handle and all fittings match the sheath in silver tone with consistent dragon and floral motifs, creating a unified design from pommel to sheath tip. The overall impression is of a single cohesive art object rather than a blade with added decoration.
Includes silver dragon-relief sheath. Stand not included. Free US shipping with 30-day money-back guarantee.
Specification
| Item Number | TK-ZD-G10610 |
| Primary Color | Multi-colored |
| Primary Material | 1095 Carbon Steel |
Item Dimensions & Packaging
| Dimensions | 12.8 * 1.6 Inches |
| Weight | 1.3 Pounds |
| Packing Size | 14 x 2.5 x 2.5 Inches |
| Shipping Weight | 2.5 Pounds |
