I’ve never broken a bottle in my life when performing sabrage, but I do collect swords and have to say, Alton is quite an expert if he can pull it out with that specific sabre. The one he has is a 1822/1840 Cavalry Sabre, a very heavy and long sabre. Often known as the “wristbreaker” for how heavy it was. Placing such heavy blade over the bottle and then attempting to open it with it is quite a challenge. For beginners I recommend briquet sabres, spadroons, or other thin and light blade sabres.
OK - you seem to know something. Why would anyone use the edge of the blade against the glass? Sounds absurd to me, and pains my tool nerd heart, every time I see it done..
@@packersfan8876 What on Earth are you on about? You think he's lying about not having watched Alton Brown before just to make this comment? I hadn't either, if that makes the scenario more believable to you.
"Odds are you're not cool enough anyway, and you'll just come off looking like a *_dope,_* with a fist full of glass, standing in a bubbly puddle." My friend, that aged... _so well._
Alton, my knife had the pleasure of being signed by you a few years ago. I think it's time for it to fulfill its ultimate purpose. Champagne, we're coming for ya. Thanks for the how-to!
you act as if only Americans have bad grammar... Also, learn what an assault weapon is. There's more assault weapons in the hands of civilians in other countries. Nearly no civilian in USA has an assault weapon. Oh my, facts..
I accidentally learned this little "trick" a few weeks ago when trying to quickly take the label off a hot-sauce bottle. Reached for the closest knife I had on hand, a meat cleaver. Yeah, took the top of the bottle right off - neck, lid, label and all. Good times. And since watching this video, I can confirm it's also very easy to do with a cleaver and a Belgian-style beer bottle.
I’ve performed this in several occations and it’s quite interesting he managed to pull it out with that one sword. I can tell it’s a 1840 patter Cavalry Sabre (for the US) or the 1822 for the French Army. Union soldiers used it during the civil war, where it was known as “wristbreaker” because of it’s weight. Most cavalry sabres I’ve used for Sabrage, from stirrup and light cavalry to hangers, have a weight of arround 700 grams. The US pattern 1840 used here is about 1100 grams. It’s quite tricky to do it properly with heavy blades. So I’d recommend first try using an infantry hanger or shorter blade, then you can move on to longer ones like the 1796 Light Cavalry or the 1852 Prussian Cavalry. Don’t go straight for the heavy stuff like the 1840 or the heavy cavalry 1860 or Cuirassier blades. Those require a lot of control and practice.
+Fritz Duquesne The state of California never signed the agreement to not call their bubbly wine "Champagne," and thus there are sparkling wines, not from France, sold under the "Champagne" name - within the limits of the law.
+Jboganes Yeah, and that zoo in China stuck a wig on a mastiff and called it a lion. It didn't make it a lion. If it's not from the Champagne region, and not produced and bottled in accordance with the Comité Interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne, then it is NOT Champagne. No one disputes that California is one of the world's great wine producing regions. If they don't want some Belarusian company mixing moonshine with Hawaiian Punch and selling it as Napa Cabernet, then they shouldn't be labelling $10 California bubbly 'Champagne'.
Do you understand what spirit animal actually is? Calling Alton Brown your spirit animal is the essence of cultural appropriation, and a lack of respect for Native cultures.
Alton, you may have just paired one of the finest examples of how to open a bottle of champagne with one of the sorriest examples of how to pour a glass of it. Altogether I love your work.
And to poor more obviously. I've poored enough champagne at our last banquet to know that a glass full of bubbles won't turn into half a glass of champagne.
Alton Brown is smart, funny, multi-talented, actually knowledgable about science (rather than dependent on writers, researchers, or other celebrity "scientists" >cough< Tyson >cough
+Sir Sebastian Despite what all of you think: Alton Brown has never been a scientist or even studied science beyond grazing some Harold McGhee. He is not a food scientist. He's an entertainer with a degree in TV production and a culinary degree. He's never claimed to be a real scientist and has never invented anything beyond a rib rub.
Benjamin Froehlich What does that have to do with anything? The issue isn't whether he _is_ a scientist, it's what he has done to promote and popularize science. You also seem to be implying that a person must have a degree in order to be a scientist. What kind of elitist bullshit is that? The last time I checked, real-world experience matters more than mere credentials, so if you _do_ science, then you _are_ a scientist.
He is an avid Doctor Who fan, very clever and well versed, and just made a reference to a Hattori Hanzo katana... could I be more in love with this guy?!?!?
I never knew Alton Brown had a RUclips channel until now. I highly enjoyed his work on Good Eats and him appearing in other Food Network shows and other places in the media as well. That was a pretty interesting (and dangerous) way to cut off the top of a champagne bottle, and it definitely has Alton Brown's direct and educational style in this video.
+AunShova Yeah, that happens now and then. Ease up on the swing and follow through with only the arm. Also, whatever you do, DON'T SPILL THE CHAMPAGNE.
There is a California champagne by Paul Masson, inspired by that same French excellence. It's fermented in the bottle and like the best French... champagne it's vintage dated.
Well yeah, because real champagne HAS to be from France. Champagne is just what you call sparkling wine that was, well....made in the region of champagne in France. Of course because the idiotic AND babaric englishspeaker couldnt be arsed to take or create a better sounding name for sparkling wine, like i dont know "mousseux" maybe, they call every sparkling wine "champagne" since advertiser obviously dont want to write "sparkling wine" on their bottles because it sounds fucking stupid.
I don’t care how old this video is. I will watch it every time it shows up on my suggestions! It’s Educational. It’s Funny! It’s AB! And of course the champagne!
For those who seek education about secondary fermentation and those want to know the science behind good sabrage compliance; Alton Brown is always good for a laugh. For he is certainly a man who knows his annulus from his elbow. Just watch and yearn.
Forget Champagne, i do that on a beer bottle regularly. A kitchen knife usually suffices. If I just want the cap only to go pop, an old CD does the trick. It's always a kicker when you finally learn to do it right.
Thank you for this tutorial, and if I may add, I must say I recommend to use a Briquet or Infantry hanger, as they are shorter than cavalry sabres, this will allow you to have better control over the blade as you perform the sabrage, plus they are lighter than most cavalry sabres, which will give you more security when you position it against the bottle, making sure you wont brake it.
Alton Brown, I want to thank you because despite your warning, by your direction I managed to pull this off (with no injuries!) After my college graduation
Hint: Kill Bill is itself referencing prior art which is referencing history. Typical millennial living in a cultural vacuum; 90% of even your own culture goes right over your head. Honestly, it's sad.
A friend sabered a bottle of French champagne at my birthday party last night. (First drink of the evening!) Came out perfectly and I have the top as a souvenir. Unfortunately it does waste some of the champagne because it does bubble. It was fun and impressive to see but if you buy expensive champagne don't waste it. Just open the bottle normally. FYI, I found if you loosen the wire cage but leave it on the bottle it gives you a better grip on the cork and it comes out a lot easier. You can remove it bare handed or toss a towel over it.
Being an armour and weapon smith, I just have to try this with my gladius, since the bastard sword is too long to be practical. The Landsknecht's flamberg is out of the question.
I watch this video like 5 years ago. I just needed a refresher today. I just remembered why I saved it in my playlist; this guy is hilarious 😂! Great video! Thank you so much ❤️
Not sure why but I must say I love you Alton. I don't want a cooking show that doesn't answer WHY you are telling me not to overwork something. Thank You for Good Eats, my favorite cooking show of all time.
"A corked bottled of champagne is a bomb waiting to go off." When I was a kid, a family friend of ours dropped a bottle of champagne on his foot. He had to go to the hospital for stitches.
my family has been doing this for ten years. my parents saw this at a restaurant in montreal on their anniversary. we bought a saber and ever since we have done this at gatherings. its really fun.
I am a looooong time viewer and fan! You made a Kill Bill shout out and I happen to have that film paused in another window to watch this... lol. Well done!
This technique was, to be more specific, innovated by Officers of Napoleon's Hussar regiments. Look em up. They had really fancy uniforms and, on top of their dolmen, they also would drape a fur lined jacket called a pellise over their left shoulder. They would wear that into battle!
I swear one time I did this to a carona bottle and a bread knife, I thought I fucked up because the neck broke like it did in the video, now I know that after all this time I did it right but with beer instead of wine
Whe you dont have a bottle opener and you want to drink that tasty and cold beer you can always use the hole where the lock of almost any door enters... easy as hell
Be VERY careful if you try this. This is the most complete tutorial I’ve had the pleasure of seeing. A heads up - if done wrong It is very easy to end up with tiny glass fragments INSIDE the champagne bottle
Projectiles tend to go farther with a finger in the punt.
Dan Brown comment? Must be a top comment incoming.
Never would've thought good old Pogobat watches Alton Brown. Props to both Browns.
Jonathan Chen
Holy Lady-of-the-Refrigerator they could be related.
Dan Brown it seems that we have similar pictures. Except mine is more musical.
hahahahahahaha
Funny this popped up in my recommended after Alton broke a bottle trying to saber it today on live stream lol
Me too!! LMAO
Same
That was great, when I saw that on QQ I thought of this vid.
He does live streams?!??
GOOGLE KNOWS!
next in your recommendations: emergency rooms near you
I’ve never broken a bottle in my life when performing sabrage, but I do collect swords and have to say, Alton is quite an expert if he can pull it out with that specific sabre. The one he has is a 1822/1840 Cavalry Sabre, a very heavy and long sabre. Often known as the “wristbreaker” for how heavy it was. Placing such heavy blade over the bottle and then attempting to open it with it is quite a challenge. For beginners I recommend briquet sabres, spadroons, or other thin and light blade sabres.
OK - you seem to know something. Why would anyone use the edge of the blade against the glass? Sounds absurd to me, and pains my tool nerd heart, every time I see it done..
This guy comes back to this video once a year to say this, lmao
@@CONEHEADDKYou do use the blunt side if your blade has one.
2014 Alton: do not try this at home, but if you insist, follow these very specific steps
2020 Alton: tries this at home, doesn’t follow his own steps
To be fair, I don't think he had champagne in 2020. And if he had, we would have missed out on that golden moment!
@@PianoPlayer012 he’s referring to a stream he did where he broke the bottle
@@wiredinprod hilariously I might add
2021 Alton QQ: Redeems himself by sabering a bottle with a butter knife.
@@sparklyjewlz what episode was it
Came for the trick
Stayed for the personality.
Just a gay personality
iamCanCan Alton Brown isn’t gay, you boring twat
Isn't he something!!
Came for the Personality
Stayed for the trick.
same here.
Nothing like putting your thumb in the punt to open up that anulus...
*snickering*
Stop snickering, Purplegill10.
Utter Filth! LOL's
I've never watched this guy before, but he has a telescopic fork, so I think I need to subscribe.
This is a beautiful comment.
benjervi , there's no one else like our Alton.
You clearly know he’s on tv years ago.🙄
@@SiGhast NOPE
@@packersfan8876 What on Earth are you on about? You think he's lying about not having watched Alton Brown before just to make this comment? I hadn't either, if that makes the scenario more believable to you.
"Odds are you're not cool enough anyway, and you'll just come off looking like a *_dope,_* with a fist full of glass, standing in a bubbly puddle."
My friend, that aged... _so well._
Que?
@@NinjaSushi2 Alton brown accidentally broke a bottle trying to saber it on stream at around the time this comment was made.
I came back after Slow Mo Guys to see how its done properly.
Same
me too !
Haha same XD
Sameeeee
Same
And I just came from the Hot Ones episode to watch this piece of the internet.
Who’s here after the failed bottle chop on quarantine quitchen?
Me. I think he forgot to freeze the neck on that one.
meeeee!!!!
Yuuuppp!
haha yup
+1
I freaking love Alton Brown. He's my favorite TV personality. He's witty, intelligent, charming, and damn good at conveying instructions.
I like how youtubers/internet people are the new tv stars.
Alton, my knife had the pleasure of being signed by you a few years ago. I think it's time for it to fulfill its ultimate purpose. Champagne, we're coming for ya. Thanks for the how-to!
is there an American version where we could use a gun instead of a sabre? preferably a high calibre, fully automatic assault rifle.
Sort of my friend once used a 3006 at 100 yards to shoot the top off a bottle of whine, so it makes sence that it wold work hear as well
*****
world-wide, not just europe
What makes America the punchline to the rest of the world? Is it the spelling error, the bad grammar or the assault weapon ?
Lisa Childs
America's relationship to punchline may have something to do with being a joke...
you act as if only Americans have bad grammar...
Also, learn what an assault weapon is. There's more assault weapons in the hands of civilians in other countries. Nearly no civilian in USA has an assault weapon.
Oh my, facts..
The classiest way to open a bottle. You're awesome. Please never stop doing these.
I accidentally learned this little "trick" a few weeks ago when trying to quickly take the label off a hot-sauce bottle. Reached for the closest knife I had on hand, a meat cleaver. Yeah, took the top of the bottle right off - neck, lid, label and all. Good times.
And since watching this video, I can confirm it's also very easy to do with a cleaver and a Belgian-style beer bottle.
I’ve performed this in several occations and it’s quite interesting he managed to pull it out with that one sword. I can tell it’s a 1840 patter Cavalry Sabre (for the US) or the 1822 for the French Army.
Union soldiers used it during the civil war, where it was known as “wristbreaker” because of it’s weight. Most cavalry sabres I’ve used for Sabrage, from stirrup and light cavalry to hangers, have a weight of arround 700 grams. The US pattern 1840 used here is about 1100 grams. It’s quite tricky to do it properly with heavy blades. So I’d recommend first try using an infantry hanger or shorter blade, then you can move on to longer ones like the 1796 Light Cavalry or the 1852 Prussian Cavalry. Don’t go straight for the heavy stuff like the 1840 or the heavy cavalry 1860 or Cuirassier blades. Those require a lot of control and practice.
How about a Nepalese kukri
4:20 Those shoes though
+Bryce Walburn When you have a meeting at 7 and jogging at 8.
+Bryce Walburn The 'how to tell an American from a crowd trick.'
+sweetwater88 Anyone who thinks their style is better than Alton Brown's from, Yves to the Basileus, is probably mistaken.
+Bryce Walburn 420 blaze it
Daaaam, Daniel!
Classiest American out there...
can't lie you right
+Tribune of The Plebs Alton isn't gay, genius.
He has a child and a wife.
***** haaaa nice one xD
+Fritz Duquesne The state of California never signed the agreement to not call their bubbly wine "Champagne," and thus there are sparkling wines, not from France, sold under the "Champagne" name - within the limits of the law.
+Jboganes
Yeah, and that zoo in China stuck a wig on a mastiff and called it a lion. It didn't make it a lion.
If it's not from the Champagne region, and not produced and bottled in accordance with the Comité Interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne, then it is NOT Champagne.
No one disputes that California is one of the world's great wine producing regions. If they don't want some Belarusian company mixing moonshine with Hawaiian Punch and selling it as Napa Cabernet, then they shouldn't be labelling $10 California bubbly 'Champagne'.
Omg that Hattori Hanzo comment was the best thing ever. Alton Brown might be my spirit animal.
Gary Titman It's a retired katana maker in Kill Bill
Steven Duering is he really though?
Yeah i saw kill bill too sperg
Do you understand what spirit animal actually is? Calling Alton Brown your spirit animal is the essence of cultural appropriation, and a lack of respect for Native cultures.
Hybby z oh for the love god please shut the fuck up.
so a sharp blow to the annulus with a sword is enough to get a pop?
As long as you have a finger in the punt.
Athanasios Condax
STOP LAUGHING! WHY IS EVERYONE LAUGHING!?
Athanasios Condax Your thumb, to be precise.
Athanasios Condax marvelous
Alton, you may have just paired one of the finest examples of how to open a bottle of champagne with one of the sorriest examples of how to pour a glass of it. Altogether I love your work.
Please do not try this at home.
Here's the instructions so you can try this at home.
DietOmaha do not try this at home should always be followed with a wink
Don't try this at home unless you really want to
Yes, that's the joke ™
This video is 2021 is quickly reminding me why and how much I love Alton
Alton: "So, what do you want for Christmas?"
Ralphie: "A saber and a bottle of champagne!"
Alton: "You'll put your eye out."
I love this guy! Good Eats is one of my personal favorites
feeling like he picked up the cork just to let the bubbles settle through the magic of editing
And to check for glass shards in the one he just poured, pretty important for the first few.
And to poor more obviously. I've poored enough champagne at our last banquet to know that a glass full of bubbles won't turn into half a glass of champagne.
Pouring sparkling wine is always done in two steps, first pour, second pour.
OMG! Ever since moving to France, I've missed the Food Channel, especially Alton Brown. I'm so glad to see you on RUclips.
Alton, you're awesome. Your presentation is whimsical and informative. Quality videos with a great host, keep up coming!
Goddamnit, I love Alton Brown so much.
He and Bill Nye need to do a show together.
this actually needs to happen now
***** Alton Brown knows more science than Bill Nye. Just say'n.
Alton Brown is smart, funny, multi-talented, actually knowledgable about science (rather than dependent on writers, researchers, or other celebrity "scientists" >cough< Tyson >cough
+Sir Sebastian Despite what all of you think: Alton Brown has never been a scientist or even studied science beyond grazing some Harold McGhee. He is not a food scientist. He's an entertainer with a degree in TV production and a culinary degree. He's never claimed to be a real scientist and has never invented anything beyond a rib rub.
Benjamin Froehlich What does that have to do with anything? The issue isn't whether he _is_ a scientist, it's what he has done to promote and popularize science.
You also seem to be implying that a person must have a degree in order to be a scientist. What kind of elitist bullshit is that? The last time I checked, real-world experience matters more than mere credentials, so if you _do_ science, then you _are_ a scientist.
Alton Brown is as always, awesome. Always informative too, I love how he explains everything going on, not just "This is how it's done".
He is an avid Doctor Who fan, very clever and well versed, and just made a reference to a Hattori Hanzo katana... could I be more in love with this guy?!?!?
I'd be too afraid there would be small shards I can't see in the champagne.
It's fine, the pressure inside the bottle blows all the shards outwards. I'd be more worried about standing downwind.
Hahahah pussy
@@lordtachanka903 😂😂
@@lordtachanka903 Dont be a punt
"But not your Hatori Honzo."
I love this man.
Alton Brown is seriously the greatest ever.
I never knew Alton Brown had a RUclips channel until now. I highly enjoyed his work on Good Eats and him appearing in other Food Network shows and other places in the media as well. That was a pretty interesting (and dangerous) way to cut off the top of a champagne bottle, and it definitely has Alton Brown's direct and educational style in this video.
I'm here after the tragic saber event in 2020 on the livestream.
Instructions unclear, got foot stuck in ceiling fan.
Lmfao
AunShova He definitely left out several key precautions like I shouldn't do this in my car while running it in a closed garage. I'm dead now.
+Bill N Bu-buh..Bill Nye?
Just sayin'
+AunShova Yeah, that happens now and then. Ease up on the swing and follow through with only the arm. Also, whatever you do, DON'T SPILL THE CHAMPAGNE.
The kill bill reference made you 20 times cooler than this ever will.
I saw this video last year and ordered a saber. Just did it tonight. Worked perfectly. My friends and neighbors and even their pets were impressed
"A bottle of French champagne" There's no other type!
+DukeOfWellington You'd be surprised how much bootlegs of alcohol there are all over college campuses, not to mention, the rest of china.
Eric Lin Right, but if it isn't made in France, it isn't champagne, no matter what you put on the label.
hence bootlegs of bootlegs of the nomenclature of champagne itself.
+DukeOfWellington Its not shampanya unless made in the Provence of shampanya
+grtwhtbnr You may want to spellcheck that...
How can you not like Alton! Been watching him for years!
Ohhhhh the french champagne has always been celebrated for its excellence
There is a California champagne by Paul Masson, inspired by that same French excellence. It's fermented in the bottle and like the best French... champagne it's vintage dated.
Kairu Hakubi Champagne can only come from France
Dave Wood
and somebody hasn't seen the commercial..
Well yeah, because real champagne HAS to be from France. Champagne is just what you call sparkling wine that was, well....made in the region of champagne in France.
Of course because the idiotic AND babaric englishspeaker couldnt be arsed to take or create a better sounding name for sparkling wine, like i dont know "mousseux" maybe, they call every sparkling wine "champagne" since advertiser obviously dont want to write "sparkling wine" on their bottles because it sounds fucking stupid.
Did this at my 21st birthday party last night. My life is now complete, thank you Alton Brown . And worry not, all forms were signed.
This is so much funnier now after watching Quarantine Quitchen Ep2.
So glad Good Eats is coming back, I love that show.
I wish Alton Brown was my dad.
Champagnedaddy
Well he can be, if that's what you're into...
I don’t care how old this video is. I will watch it every time it shows up on my suggestions!
It’s Educational.
It’s Funny!
It’s AB!
And of course the champagne!
"you'll just come off looking like a dope with a fist full of glass and standing in a bubbly... puddle"
how Ironic.
For those who seek education about secondary fermentation and those want to know the science behind good sabrage compliance; Alton Brown is always good for a laugh. For he is certainly a man who knows his annulus from his elbow. Just watch and yearn.
I think Alton should come back and study this video a bit...
Love this dude's personality and sense of humor. It's endearing af. Thanks for the video, man! Subbed.
Alton Brown is the man. Period.
Troy Lattimer yeah I bought tickets know show
Forget Champagne, i do that on a beer bottle regularly. A kitchen knife usually suffices. If I just want the cap only to go pop, an old CD does the trick. It's always a kicker when you finally learn to do it right.
Love! You would have been an awesome science teacher. (I often think that when watching reruns of Good Eats.) Bravo!
Thank you for this tutorial, and if I may add, I must say I recommend to use a Briquet or Infantry hanger, as they are shorter than cavalry sabres, this will allow you to have better control over the blade as you perform the sabrage, plus they are lighter than most cavalry sabres, which will give you more security when you position it against the bottle, making sure you wont brake it.
I never thought champagne and badassery would go together. Until now.
Alton Brown, I want to thank you because despite your warning, by your direction I managed to pull this off (with no injuries!) After my college graduation
Oh man! Classic educational Alton Brown is back! How I missed thee.
TIL Alton Brown has a youtube channel! I have missed his show, thanks for keeping this going!
he won me over with the kill bill reference
Hint: Kill Bill is itself referencing prior art which is referencing history. Typical millennial living in a cultural vacuum; 90% of even your own culture goes right over your head. Honestly, it's sad.
marshaul how pretentious
あいたくて How infantile.
marshaul can I use a hatori hanzo on you?
marshaul = pseudo intellectual
Mr. Brown, I have loved watched or listening to you since the early days of Good Eats. You're awesome! :D
Hur hur hur, he said annulus.
It's nice to see the blackboard and telescoping fork from Good Eats back in a action again.
Thank you! I am in a CAV unit (U.S. ARMY) and this was very helpful for our last hail and farewell!
see, this is the cool kinda stuff (including historical details) that make alton b. one of the best.
I came into this expecting a horribly edited lightsaber to come out of the bottle when the cork was popped.
Pleasantly surprised! Bravo, sir!
If I screw up and cut a finger off at least I'll have alcohol.
If you're doing it the way the video does, it seems impossible to lose a finger. More likely you'd just break the champagne bottle.
@benvolio mozart yeah
Subscribed...with enthusiasm! AB, you're the man!
"Being in a rush, and not wanting to fuss" Also "Leave bottle in bucket of ice for 10 minutes".
A friend sabered a bottle of French champagne at my birthday party last night. (First drink of the evening!) Came out perfectly and I have the top as a souvenir. Unfortunately it does waste some of the champagne because it does bubble. It was fun and impressive to see but if you buy expensive champagne don't waste it. Just open the bottle normally.
FYI, I found if you loosen the wire cage but leave it on the bottle it gives you a better grip on the cork and it comes out a lot easier. You can remove it bare handed or toss a towel over it.
Just tried this, now my hand is stuck inside a microwave....
?
Gordon Ramsay Do I even want to know?
Holy shit! My bride is bleeding from the tummy and my uncle lost an arm! Ah well, at least I have some really excellent champagne! :D
kebman all that blood, more like red wine now 🍷
Gordon Ramsay are you planing on trying to do this if you're watching the video
Being an armour and weapon smith, I just have to try this with my gladius, since the bastard sword is too long to be practical. The Landsknecht's flamberg is out of the question.
OH YES
ALTON HAS A RUclips ACCOUNT?
AND FULL 1080? TODAY IS A DAY OF VICTORY INDEED
I watch this video like 5 years ago. I just needed a refresher today. I just remembered why I saved it in my playlist; this guy is hilarious 😂! Great video! Thank you so much ❤️
You make it look so easy...
Not sure why but I must say I love you Alton. I don't want a cooking show that doesn't answer WHY you are telling me not to overwork something. Thank You for Good Eats, my favorite cooking show of all time.
"A corked bottled of champagne is a bomb waiting to go off." When I was a kid, a family friend of ours dropped a bottle of champagne on his foot. He had to go to the hospital for stitches.
+janeyrevanescence12 Holy shit.. did the cork pierce his forehead?
Tschadiin No, the bottle shattered on his foot.
janeyrevanescence12 Oh lol i thought the bottle popped at the same time and the cork hit him in the head or something
BrotherPepe Your first comment actually made me laugh out loud
Never seen this man before in my entire life, feels like ive known him for years!
(Goes to try out champagne saber experiment)
What a pleasure watching a man expertly using his well-polished saber...
Well worth my 4:43.
I aspire to be as cool as this guy someday.
is that you, J-List?
@@stonecat676 lmao
my family has been doing this for ten years. my parents saw this at a restaurant in montreal on their anniversary. we bought a saber and ever since we have done this at gatherings. its really fun.
Is... is that an extendable fork pointer (1:36) and where did you get it?
+Cori Roberts As expected. It's a multitasker
+GrandOldPuba Nope. I have one too. Bought it in a toy store.
Cori Roberts it is
I am a looooong time viewer and fan! You made a Kill Bill shout out and I happen to have that film paused in another window to watch this... lol. Well done!
I once sabered open a bottle of soy sauce accidentally. I was able to recover the sauce at least. Now, I do own a saber... I just don't drink alcohol.
m'lady
Bradan Anderson m'eatadick
Maybe you could try it with a bottle of sparkling cider?
Every time I think he's done, he comes back with the bomb.
Alton Brown is a god damn American Treasure
This technique was, to be more specific, innovated by Officers of Napoleon's Hussar regiments. Look em up. They had really fancy uniforms and, on top of their dolmen, they also would drape a fur lined jacket called a pellise over their left shoulder. They would wear that into battle!
Maybe specifically Napoleon III ? Champagne is mainly from after Napoleon and fancy Hussars from before
Adamast Nope, Napoleonic wars.
I swear one time I did this to a carona bottle and a bread knife, I thought I fucked up because the neck broke like it did in the video, now I know that after all this time I did it right but with beer instead of wine
Are you serious? With a fucking Corona? Ma dio cancaro mejo berse qualcos'altro.
I couldn't find a bottle opener hahaha so I used a bread knife
+AkhmenHotep You should use the method of the cucumber with the corona. Search: "how to open a bottle with a cucumber."
Whe you dont have a bottle opener and you want to drink that tasty and cold beer you can always use the hole where the lock of almost any door enters... easy as hell
Antonio Carranza shit... never thought of that, sweet
Nothing like the feeling of using your saber to pop open that annulus. Great vid.
Alton in 2020 needs to listen to himself at the 0:50 second mark.
Be VERY careful if you try this. This is the most complete tutorial I’ve had the pleasure of seeing. A heads up - if done wrong It is very easy to end up with tiny glass fragments INSIDE the champagne bottle
I've always found him wildly attractive!!
why's Alton Brown so awesome? i love his sciency way of cooking.
Alton Brown an explorer of class!
The finest champagne with the finest shutters in the background! LOVE the video!!
Finally a use for grandpas old parade saber!
Love that you're playing the Merry Widow Waltz!
This is a pretty cool way to open champagne! One day I gotta try thi... wait, you said not to. Uhh, you heard nothing!
Following the annulus comment he says you want the bottle to be "As(s) cold as possible"
This is why I love Alton