People often say that Lasi and Nanmulin Tibetan Dao are the representatives of Tibetan Dao before and after Tibet. Both Lazi and Namling are located in the southwest of Shigatse, Tibet, on the upper reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, with high altitude and many mineral deposits. The Tibetan Dao made by craftsmen here pays attention to the steel fire of the blade and the practicality of the Dao. Almost all of them are made of metal, mostly silver and iron. After thousands of years of practice and experience accumulation, a unique formula has been formed in the process of making knives. For example, when quenching, it is forged repeatedly with butter, antelope blood and Tibetan olives unique to Tibet. Therefore, Tibetan knives in Lasi and Nanmulin in Tibet have the reputation of "sharpness". Generally, the scabbard and handle of knives are not inlaid with precious stones, either iron or silver, and some will carve some auspicious patterns on them.

② Linzhi area in eastern Tibet, also known as Kampot area, is inhabited by Tibetans, Menba ethnic groups and Loba ethnic groups. Here, the mountains are high and the forests are dense, and wild animals are infested. It is common for people to reduce their wages and hunt. Therefore, most of the tools people use are wide and long. The scabbard is mostly made of wood and wrapped with animal skin, usually with the skin from the leg bones of wild animals, and also with claws. The exterior decoration is mainly fur color and toes and claws attached to the skin. Its use is not only hunting and fighting, but also a sharp weapon for people to stab in the dense forest.

③ Grazing is the main method in Amdo area. Herdsmen's knives are mainly used for slaughtering and eating meat, and are strictly divided into male knives and female knives. The length of male knife is more than one foot, and the length of female knife is about one foot. The bottom of the scabbard and the handle end are upturned into a boat shape. Amdo people like jewelry, headdress, chest ornament and waist ornament are not only dazzling, but also used in knives. The scabbard and hilt are inlaid with fir and turquoise, which are like exquisite works of art.

(4) Kangqu people are uninhibited. For them, knives are mainly fighting weapons. They love knives more than cattle and sheep. A good knife is a fortune, and its image will be tall because of it. Kangba Tibetan knife

Because of this, they not only have higher requirements for the knife itself, but also have special preferences for its external shape as a foil to the samurai spirit. The scabbard is generally made of yellow, white copper or pure silver, inlaid with pearls and precious stones, carved with dragons on the front and grass on the back, which plays a dual role of beauty and deterrence.