Saber to open champagne, with wooden box

This saber to open champagne with a wooden box is a replica of the briquet, a short saber of French origin that became popular in Napoleonic times. In addition to being an effective weapon, it was also used as a tool for tasks like clearing brush. It is said that it was Napoleon, or his officers, who invented the tradition of sabrage, which involves opening a bottle of champagne in spectacular fashion using the blunt edge of a saber, to celebrate the victories or overcome the defeats of the Napoleonic forces.

This champagne opener is a replica of the original briquet, albeit in a smaller size, and is designed to elegantly and efficiently open champagne bottles. Its curved, blunt blade with a pointed tip is made of low-maintenance stainless steel and features a typical D-shaped guard. It comes with a dark blue velvet-lined wooden case, ideal for storage and display. Please note that this saber is not a combat ready weapon and is primarily intended for opening champagne bottles and as a collectible or decorative item.