Champagne Saber in Wood Box

Champagne Saber in Wood Box Back to the days of Napoleon, many victories were celebrated by decapitating bottles of bubbly with their swords. The saber was the weapon of choice back then and the whole ritual of celebration has evolved today and is still used by some to open bottles of champagne. A distinguishing feature, Unlike a regular saber, is that the blade is not sharp. It makes an interesting gift for modern day swashbucklers. This formidable model has a blunt stainless steel blade, brass bolster and rivets and an inlaid rosewood handle. Traditional Laguiole decor embosses the handle and bolster. Blade 11-3/8 inch long, overall, 16-3/8 inch long. Pkg. Code*: BX (beautiful 2-piece slide-top wooden box). Imprint area on Box: 3 inch x 2-1/2 inch ; Imprint area on Blade: 3 inch x 1 inch Metal Laser ColorBlast Imprint area on Box: 3 inch X 2-1/2 inch .