French Infantry Sabre Briquet Model

Discover the Briquet Model French Infantry Saber

Briquet model infantry saber

This French infantry saber was widely used throughout Europe during Napoleon's reign. The famous general thus founded the tradition of sabrage , the decapitation of champagne bottles after a battle won in 1812.

The French name briquet means fire steel and was probably more of a joking neologism for this weapon.

The saber has a forged, unsharpened carbon steel blade. The handle parts are made of brass. Delivery includes a sheath with brass fittings.

Details:
- Blade length: approx. 61 cm
- Maximum blade width: approx. - Total length: approx. 78 cm
- Weight with case: approx. 1.1 kg

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