French Napoleonic Briquet Sword

French Napoleonic Briquet Sword

Excelling as a close-quarters and melee weapon, the slightly upswept blade could be used for slashing, but because of its length and thickness it was also an excellent stabbing weapon. Napoleon’s infantry units, artillery, grenadiers, NCO’s and corporals traipsed much of Europe with this shiny cohort at their sides. This sword wasn’t always involved with grisly work, it was also used as a field tool. And after a victory, it was perfect for opening Champagne bottles!

Distally tapered, it comes from the factory sharpened and includes leather scabbard with brass throat and chape.

• Overall length 67.8 cm
• Blade length 54 cm
• Handle length 10 cm
• Blade width at the guard 34.52 mm
• Blade width 10 cm off the blade point 28.66 mm
• Thickness of the striking edge 1.24 mm
• The point of balance (centre of gravity) is approx. 9 cm in front of the guard
• Weight of the sabre 1104 g
• Weight of the scabbard 187 g
• The blade material is 1075 High Carbon Steel.
• Edge: Sharpened

Premium quality made by Windlass Steelcrafts®.