Tibetan Knives are traditional and well-known handicrafts
with a peculiar style. Tibetan wears a waist knife which is
used to cut meat, as protection and also an accessory. It also
has high art value as a form of ethnic handcraft with a longstanding
good reputation at home and abroad. Tibet knifes that design
for the use of men are usually rugged. On the other hand, those
designs for the use of women are elegant.
There are three kinds- long, short and small knives. The longest
one is more than one meter; the short one about 40cm and the
small one over 10cm. Made from delicately processed steel,
Tibetan knife is bright and sharp. The handle is made with
cow horn or wood wound with silver, copper or iron threads.
The top of the handle is inlaid with copper or iron sheet,
or silver decoration. The sheath is wrapped in copper or silver.
Some are carved with flower or animal design, or even inlaid
with jewels. Actually, they have become an arts and crafts
item.
Tibetan Spirit Knife
Inspired by the mystical Tibetan Spirit daggers used to stab
demons and ward off evil spirits during ancient Tibetan rituals.
These knives were originally employed in necromantic ceremonies
to exorcise or protect against evil demons that produced disease
or death. The horrid head on the pommel represents the demon
or fiend to be warded off and the fierce tiger heads on the
guard are symbols to scare the demon away. This edged fantasy
creation is presented with a solid wood wall display plaque
and features finely detailed solid metal handle parts, medieval
style wire-wrapped grip, and mirror-polished stainless steel
blade. The Tibetan Spirit Knife is part of the Kit Rae Fantasy
Art Collection and each piece is branded with the designer's
trademark and includes a parchment certificate telling of the
history of the Tibetan.
Varieties of Knives
Before Gus and Gyirab knives were produced, King Gesar, the
longest epic in the world, already had segments praising Tibetan
knives.
Variety of Knives:
Gus Knives and Gyirab Knives
According to the Historical Records of the Hans and the Tibetans,
Tubo was famous for two kinds of knives: Gus Knives and Gyirab
Knives.
Tibetan Knives of Shigatze
The typical Tibetan knives of the Shigatze area are from Lhaze
and Xietoinmen, which has become a very fashionable souvenir
or gift for tourists to take home. The shinning bright knife
is a completely handmade of high quality steel.
The Lahze knife
The Lahze knife, with its beautiful appearance, sharp blade,
and delicate and expensive scabbard, has long been recognized
as an outstanding product.
