The Schramsberg sabre: A must for any sparkling wine aficionado

This Laguiole blade is made from a fine stainless steel and the handle is carved out of wood. The overall length of this sabering sword is 16.5 inches. The saber is packaged in a wood box with a sliding top.

The tradition of sabering a bottle of sparkling wine dates back to the Napoleon era. Back from the battlefield, Napoleon realized that opening a bottle of Champagne with their sabers was much more efficient when on horseback. Today the tradition of sabering bottles of sparkling wine continues and events at Schramsberg often start with this ritual. With practice, the wielder can slice through the top of the bottle cleanly in a truly magnificent style.

A word of caution: please receive proper training on the art of sabering before using a saber to open a bottle of sparkling wine. This activity is not without risk. The blade arrives blunt.