The Brotherhood
History
Since its creation in 1986, the Confrérie du Sabre d'Or has raised the art of saber-smithing to an international level, acquiring a reputation that transcends continents.
With over 2,700 members and 25 embassies on 5 continents, the brotherhood also counts a number of famous personalities among its followers. To date, the Confrérie du Sabre d’Or has initiated more than 40,000 people into the art of swordsmanship.
The art of sabering
Sabrage
This tradition dates back to Napoleon and, more specifically, to the Hussards military corps, who celebrated their victories by popping bottles of champagne. Each victory won by the Emperor’s army was celebrated with festivities during which it was considered good taste toopen a bottle quickly, allowingthe cork to fly out. The sabre lighter was the instrument of this celebration.
During one of these festivities, Napoleon himself is reported to have said:
In victory you deserve champagne, in defeat you need it
Napoléon
The art of sabering
Highly international
From these glorious moments in French history comes the art of sabrage, which marries the noble wine of Champagne with the elegance of the saber. Opening a bottle of Champagne means promise of a party; to sabotage it is to turn it into a certainty…