Champagne saber with wooden case (Napoleonic saber in French briquetting)

The briquet, a short-bladed saber of French origin, was introduced in the late 18th century and became one of the most popular infantry swords of the Napoleonic era.

The briquet probably owes its name to its small size.

During the Napoleonic wars at the beginning of the 19th century, the briquette was not only an effective melee weapon, but also a practical tool, for example to clear the undergrowth.

The champagne saber we offer here is significantly shorter than the iconic infantry saber that served as a model and is more reminiscent of a large knife. However, the design and features of the original French briquette have been reproduced here as faithfully as possible. The slightly curved and blunt blade with a sturdy back and pointed tip is made of easy-care stainless steel. The hilt is made of aluminum and has a typical stirrup handguard, which ends in a short, downward curved guard.

A stylish dark blue velvet covered wooden case is included to keep the saber intact during storage or transport. Of course, the box is also ideal for display purposes.

It is noted that this short saber is not suitable for battle. It is mainly designed to open champagne bottles and is also suitable as a beautiful collectible, decorative item, prop or gift.

Details:

- Material: stainless steel blade, aluminum handle

- Total length: about 42.5cm

- Blade length: approx.29.3 cm

- Blade thickness: about 5 mm (cutting edge about 2 mm)

- Handle length: approx.13.2 cm (grip section approx.10 cm)

- Maximum blade width: about 4 cm

- Center of gravity: about 6.5 cm

- Incl. Wooden presentation box with dark blue velvet lining

- Box size (L x W x H): about 19 x 17 x 4cm

- Weight: about 630g

- Weight with box: about 1280 g

The above specifications may vary slightly from product to product.

Note that:

This item is for sale only to persons over the age of 18.