Further information:

All our products are manufactured according to traditional productions.

We are committed to answer your request:

• A strong experience of 4 generations: Our knowledge of the work within forges and the experience gained on the raw materials guarantee you a quality product. We master all the production processes in the forges as heat treatments, polishing, polishing, foundries, assembly.
• Authenticity: All developments of sabers and swords and accessories are based on the original models. We stand out by this approach by proposing models consistent with the history of the swords.
• BALP: An International and Experienced Dimension: Our know-how acquired during 4 generation is fully used to bring the best quality. Similarly, with globalization, we have developed a reliable and international network of suppliers. Connecting with many people from different countries, highlighted that there are special techniques that are still used and that we no longer meet in our countries. These knowledge and specialties, combined with our expertise, can only contribute to an excellent finish of our products.
• Material Control: Each stage of production is controlled. The manual work of our products guarantees an effective control.

Technical information on finishes:

• Stainless Steel: The main advantage of using stainless steel is as its name suggests a protection against oxidation. Unlike carbon steel, stainless steel does not need a surface treatment to protect it from oxidation. All our blades are forged and tempered in a traditional way. The use of sabers and swords as parry weapons no longer justifies the use of carbon steels that reduce blade life.
• 24 carat gold: Gold-plating is considered the best finish available and provides additional added value. Gilding is a durable and non-corrosive finish, thus a very good protection against oxidation. We use electrolysis baths to obtain 24 carats gilt (approximately 99.3 to 99.7% gold). Gilding is also very resistant to fading over time.

Maintenance swords and swords:

To ensure the life time of your product, we recommend the following tips:

• In a very general way - Metal components:

- Sweating on the fingers can oxidize metal components over time.

- The salt and other elements contained in the air (example: dust, sea air etc.) can be deposited on the metallic surfaces and also create an oxidation in the time.

- Water and moisture can alter all parts of the sword and accessories. They must be kept away from water and moisture. In case the sword or accessory comes in contact with water, please clean it cleanly with a soft, dry cloth.

- Clean regularly with a dry and soft cloth your sword or accessories. We recommend once a month for aggressive environments (example: high humidity, near sea air, city with high pollution rate, etc.) and according to the demand for less aggressive environments. Do not use chemical-based products to clean belts and straps.

- Remove fingerprints and other marks with a soft, dry cloth.

• Gold-plated components:

- Gold is a soft metal, rub it too hard or polish it to remove the gilding.

- Do not use abrasive or sandpaper on the edges. All golden parts on a sword or a BALP accessory are actually gold-plated .

- Use a special jewelry cloth to clean these parts.

• Blades:

- All BALP blades are made of stainless steel, except for models that mention carbon steel.

- Small scratches can be removed with a special jewel or polishing cloth.

- Remove all polishing residues with a soft, dry cloth.

- Never use heavy abrasive products such as sandpaper or polishing tape which will destroy the polished finish of the blade.

- Avoid contact with acids or alkaline substances which could create a chemical reaction with stainless steel or carbon.

• Scabbards:

- Leather scabbards: Occasional maintenance with a cloth moistened with a clear polish type produced with silicon.

- Scratches on the leather can usually be repaired or hidden with a regular shoe wax. Be careful to match the color of the wax to that of the leather.

- Nickel-plated scabbard can be maintained in the same way as metal components (see metal components maintenance)

• Accessories:

- Clean regularly with a dry and soft cloth your accessories. We recommend once a month for aggressive environments (example: high humidity, near sea air, city with high pollution rate, etc.) and according to the demand for less aggressive environments. Do not use chemical-based products to clean belts and knots.

• General monitoring of the sword:

- After each use, thoroughly clean the sword or sabers with a soft, dry cloth to remove finger marks, perspiration and other residue.

- All metal parts, including stainless steel will oxidize to different degrees if no maintenance is provided and if they are exposed to prolonged air or other aggressive elements.

- Whether your sword or saber is exposed or stowed, periodically clean it, including the scabbard, with a lightly greased cloth to protect your sword or sabers.

- Because the bags can take moisture from the atmosphere, we recommend that you store your sword or saber in a plastic bag inside the cover.

- We recommend storing your sword or saber, the blade outside the scababrd if stored over a long period.

- If sending your sword or saber by air, carefully store it in a plastic bag to minimize condensation on the cool surfaces of the sword or saber after returning to cooler higher altitudes.

• Use and security for the Ceremony:

- The swords and swords BALP are intended only for the parade.

- The tips of the blades are relatively sharp, be careful when using on parade.

- Blades are not produced for combat use. Although forged, tempered, and produced for flexibility and durability, the ceremonial blades do not necessarily withstand the strong "blade against blade" contact.

- Do not use a sword or ceremonial sword for theatrical fights.

- Use on horseback can result in damage to the sword or sword, or worse, personal injury.

- The handling of a sword or a sword is a particular know-how and studied. Do not be extravagant in the use of the sword or sword.

Here is how Napoleon cracked a bottle of Champagne:

Before opening the bottle, please read and follow the instructions carefully!

Cracking a bottle of champagne is easy.

Please make sure that you do not hold the bottle and the saber in the direction of people or a wall. Use the sword only outside.

Take an ideally cool bottle of champagne and strip the bottle cap from its golden paper and gently remove the wire from the cork so as not to make the cork “blow up”. Pay attention to the temperature of the bottle, if it is too cool or not enough, it can break. It is also important not to shake the bottle as this would increase too much the internal pressure which is 6 Bar.

Locate the seam of the bottle on your index finger. Firmly hold the bottle at arm's length with the neck facing up (about 45 °). Make sure you are at a sufficient distance from people or objects around you. Put the back or the edge of the blade of your saber with your other hand flat on the seam. Keep enough distance between the blade and the bottle cap. Without violence, slide the blade of your saber flat along the seam, accompanying the flight of the cork with a large gesture. Please note that it is the neck that is cut clean and not the cap.

If you don't make it the first time, try again. With less force it gets better!

Attention the neck of the bottle breaks and flies away with the cap at a speed of about 200 km/h and can reach a distance of at least 15 m! , glass shards may occur. Champagne springs under pressure from 6 Bar.

Prepare a glass, the champagne springs!

Please read the following tips carefully:

• Position yourself away from the guests, making sure that no one is in the direction where the neck of the bottle will go.
• Distribution, use or sale only to adults. Fax us a copy of your identity card.
• Do not use or carry the sword in public places
• Use the sword only as instructed above.
• Do not use the sword after drinking alcohol
• Swords are not made to fight or play with. A sword is not a toy.
• Keep out of the reach of children.