Laguiole en Aubrac - Sommelier sabre Lisse Origine Concorde - Sabrage

Sabrage is a special technique for opening champagne bottles with a sabre (sabre in French), usually used as a ceremonial gesture. The sabre is slid along the body of the bottle towards the neck with a sharp blow. The force of the blade striking the lip of the neck is sufficient to break the glass and separate the neck cleanly from the bottle collar which, together with the cork, is shot away by the force of the gas contained in the wine. When applied correctly, the technique is effective with any sparkling wine.

This practice became popular in Napoleonic France when the army visited the aristocratic domains belonging to the empire. The period was just after the French Revolution and the sabre was the weapon of choice for the army's light cavalry, the hussars. Given the numerous victories achieved by the army, there were many celebrations, during which it was customary to open the bottles by a convenient and easily available means. It seems that during one of these celebrations Napoleon himself said 'Champagne! In victory it is a merit; in defeat a necessity', thus encouraging its use and practice.

Champagne sabre entirely handmade in the town of Laguiole.

Authentic champagne sabre of premium Laguiole en Aubrac quality.

Unique piece of Sanvik 12C27 stainless steel, a martensitic stainless steel.

The composition of carbon and chromium offers a unique combination of properties including: very high hardness, very high wear and corrosion resistance.

White resin handle.

Each piece is a unique work of art, handmade by a craftsman.

Delivered in a gift box, manufactured in Aubrac, France

Blade: Stainless steel 12C27 mirror polished - unsharpened

Handle: WHITE RESIN

Blade length: 265mm

Total length: 405mm

Weight: 298g

Packaging: Wooden box with Laguiole en Aubrac logos.