Tibetan knife, also known as the Tibetan broadsword, is an indispensable tool in the production and life of the Tibetan people. Since its shape and craft have unique ethnic characteristics, the Tibetan knife is always linked up with people as for the description of the characteristics of the Tibetan people. Tibetan knife not only is a very practical tool, but also has high artistic value.

Tibetan knives are classified into long swords and broadswords. The long sword is as long as about one meter, and broadsword's length ranges from ten to 40 cm. Men's knives are usually rugged and sharp, while women's knives are delicate and small.

The knife blade made of forged steel and carefully processed by hand is sharp and shining. As the main feature of Tibetan knives, fine silver scabbard carrying the delicate carving, together with the auspicious patterns or Tibetan characteristics on the handle and sheath make knives the keepsake exorcising evil spirits as well as the precious gifts. Generally, children will get the first Tibetan knife when they are seven years old, representing good fortune, peace, blessings, and the Tibetan knives are often taken as a lavish present for a newborn baby.

In the course of the fighting, Tibetan long knifes have excellent performance. In the famous "Battle of Gyangze" in Tibet against the British invaders in January 1904, the Tibetan people were armed with the extraordinary courage and determination to fight. 'Medok', a Gonpo knife now kept with Nenying Monastery, was owned by Adak Nyima Drawa, who led Gonpo militia with his brother to bravely kill enemies and sacrificed finally. In the battle, "Medok" cut the British artillery commander and the gun in half, and hacked 15 British soldiers to death.

Picture shows the Tibetan knife of Tsang region.

Picture shows the Gonpo Tibetan knife

Picture shows the Amdo Tibetan knife

Picture shows the silver Tibetan knife made of the Kham area