This is the flagship of the Tibetan knife collection - and at 27 inches and nearly 4 lbs, it's no longer a dagger or a short sword. It's a full-size blade with the kind of decorative metalwork that usually lives behind museum glass.
The sheath combines two metal tones in a layered composition. Silver alloy forms the structural body, while gold-toned dragon figures in high relief wind across the surface. The effect is more elaborate than either the all-silver dagger or the gold-on-red short sword in the same collection, because the two-metal approach creates depth - the gold dragons appear to float above the silver background. Turquoise cabochons and red coral-style stones are set at intervals along the sheath, adding the traditional Tibetan color triad of blue-green, red, and precious metal that has defined Himalayan decorative arts for centuries.
The guard is the most dramatic element. A pair of silver dragon heads project outward from either side of the blade root, creating a three-dimensional crosspiece that makes this immediately identifiable even from across a room. The dragon heads have individually sculpted features - open mouths, flowing manes, detailed scales - that demonstrate casting work well above the standard for production edged weapons.
The blade is forged from carbon steel with a double-edged profile. At 27 inches overall and 3.9 lbs, this piece has real presence and weight. One buyer confirmed exactly that, calling it "heavy and well finished with a nicely decorated sheath." When a buyer's first instinct is to comment on the weight and the sheath quality, it tells you those are the two things that make the strongest in-hand impression.
For buyers comparing the Tibetan collection: the 12.8-inch silver dagger runs $139 and works as a desk or shelf display piece. The 7-inch gold-on-red short sword at $169 is a palm-sized collectible. This 27-inch piece at $229 is the full-scale statement version - wall-mountable, visually commanding, and heavy enough to feel significant when handled. The price scales with size and decorative complexity, and this is the top of the range.
Includes decorated sheath. Stand not included. Free US shipping with 30-day money-back guarantee.
Specification
| Item Number | TK-ZD-G10613 |
| Primary Color | Multi-colored |
| Primary Material | 1095 Carbon Steel |
Item Dimensions & Packaging
| Dimensions | 26.8 * 2 Inches |
| Weight | 3.9 Pounds |
| Packing Size | 28 x 3 x 3 Inches |
| Shipping Weight | 5.0 Pounds |
