sgian dubh skills

**NewEnglander** · 18th February 10, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by Arlen

P.S. Here's a video that demonstrates the correct way to do it for those interested parties.

That video is brilliant. And, completely ignoring all advice, I absolutely want to try it. I could TOTALLY do that... (my girlfriend is sitting cringing in the background)

**Bob C** · 18th February 10, 08:42 PM

It's really easy. Just slide the blade quickly down the seam and the collar pops right off. Make sure the champagne is chilled, though. if it's warm, there will be too much pressure.

Here's a pic of me doing it with my dirk, a couple years ago.

**shanetown** · 18th February 10, 08:50 PM

Yeah, I have to admit, that's pretty darn cool...

**auld argonian** · 18th February 10, 08:56 PM

As a veteran of many explosions...quite a few involving lots of flying glass...and a fan of sparkling wines, I'd seriously recommend just gently twisting the cork. One of the maitre d's here used to do the sabre thing and he used a sort of half-bladed job that looked like the one that Chuck Connnors character used to carry in the TV series "Branded". Very showy but, as Ancienne Alliance pointed out, a waste of good wine. If you absolutely must, go with the heavier blade and use a bottle of the cheap $#!+ for the big splash and then open something decent for to drink.

Best

AA

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 18th February 10, 09:08 PM

Not only can it be done with a sgian dubh, you can do it with a car key with practice. And boy, does that ever deflate the guy trying to impress everyone with his sabre.

BUT

Bottles have been known to shatter, inflicting serious cuts to the hand, including loss of fingers

so I wouldn't recommend trying this at home. Or any place else.

**wildrover** · 19th February 10, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by bigdad1

It seems an extremely stupid way to open champagne and is a terrible way to treat a blade. The cork is meant to be removed slowly so as not to lose your bubbly. If I caught anyone using one on my blades to chop the top off a bottle of anything there would be hell to pay. If the purpose is to impress a lady then buy a more expensive bottle of champagne. And if it takes actions such as that to impress her then she isn't the lady you need. IMHO

Well said, I think.

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

Not only can it be done with a sgian dubh, you can do it with a car key with practice. And boy, does that ever deflate the guy trying to impress everyone with his sabre.

Awesome.

I'll keep this procedure in mind if I ever desire a need to inspect my champagne for glass shards...

**Bob C** · 19th February 10, 07:30 PM

If you do it correctly, there are no glass shards.

**Manitoban Keith** · 19th February 10, 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by bigdad1

It seems an extremely stupid way to open champagne and is a terrible way to treat a blade. The cork is meant to be removed slowly so as not to lose your bubbly. If I caught anyone using one on my blades to chop the top off a bottle of anything there would be hell to pay. If the purpose is to impress a lady then buy a more expensive bottle of champagne. And if it takes actions such as that to impress her then she isn't the lady you need. IMHO

could not have said it better

! ding a blade, spill your wine, no good!

**weepeskythistle** · 21st February 10, 11:04 AM

I think I can be a lady when I want and it is going to take more than theatrics with a bottle and a blade and a drink of any kind to impress me. So just carry on about the how-tos of this (as it is interesting) and nevermind what is a worthy lady or not!