Sommelier Saber

The tradition of opening a Champagne bottle with a saber traces its origins back to the Napoleonic era. The "sabrage" with the Briquet sabre was founded in 1812 by Napoleon himself after winning a battle in 1812. This unique custom has survived to this day, and not only in France. It remains a special highlight at any festive occasion.

After removing the wire basket from the cork, slide the blade along the neck of the bottle and onto the thicker part of the neck below the bottle head. When this is performed in a strong, smooth motion, the cork and collar leap off with a bang and the Champagne begins to flow! Any resulting glass fragments fly forward, propelled by the pressure. The result is a veritable firework of bubbly sure to delight. The severed bottle head is then customarily labeled with the date to serve as a reminder of the celebration, or the trophy of a battle won.

True to the original, this high-quality Champagne saber is manufactured in the known cutlery workshop in Maniago, Italy. The blade is made of rust-proof T5MOV stainless steel, with a complex handle design that is ready for any festive occasion. It even comes complete with an elegant wooden box and a decorative stand so you can display it with pride in between pours.