Champagne Saber Time

A daring way to open a Champagne Bottle. Please do not try this at home.
Read the full instructions at altonbrown.com/sabering-champa...

[@pogobat]

Projectiles tend to go farther with a finger in the punt.

[@trebvvv]

Dan Brown comment? Must be a top comment incoming.

[@JonathanChenentercreativeurl]

Never would've thought good old Pogobat watches Alton Brown. Props to both Browns.

[@ninja5624]

Jonathan Chen Holy Lady-of-the-Refrigerator they could be related.

[@maxwellfarris5410]

Dan Brown it seems that we have similar pictures. Except mine is more musical.

[@ElliotHYoung]

hahahahahahaha

[@1Nostrand1]

Came for the trick Stayed for the personality.

[@canonaler]

Just a gay personality

[@Genam888]

iamCanCan Alton Brown isn’t gay, you boring twat

[@tracydee1857]

Isn't he something!!

[@stevevernon1978]

Came for the Personality Stayed for the trick.

[@fabianvargas3930]

same here.

[@NieroshaiTheSable]

Nothing like putting your thumb in the punt to open up that anulus...

[@purplegill10]

*snickering*

[@dylaninpieces2]

Stop snickering, Purplegill10.

[@tracydee1857]

Utter Filth! LOL's

[@likethedrinkbutspelleddiff4605]

Funny this popped up in my recommended after Alton broke a bottle trying to saber it today on live stream lol

[@mlager2011]

Me too!! LMAO

[@nothing11558]

Same

[@MSITHero]

That was great, when I saw that on QQ I thought of this vid.

[@dinaalfarone7086]

He does live streams?!??

[@ThatOpalGuy]

GOOGLE KNOWS! next in your recommendations: emergency rooms near you

[@lucasmatiasdelaguilamacdon7798]

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.

[@CONEHEADDK]

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..

[@bloodyhell8201]

This guy comes back to this video once a year to say this, lmao

[@AtlasNL]

@@CONEHEADDKYou do use the blunt side if your blade has one.

[@lowkeybruja]

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

[@PianoPlayer012]

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!

[@wiredinprod]

@@PianoPlayer012 he’s referring to a stream he did where he broke the bottle

[@AustiuNoMatterWho]

@@wiredinprod hilariously I might add

[@sparklyjewls4238]

2021 Alton QQ: Redeems himself by sabering a bottle with a butter knife.

[@kharnthecuddly3483]

@@sparklyjewls4238 what episode was it

[@TheSpiderfly]

I've never watched this guy before, but he has a telescopic fork, so I think I need to subscribe.

[@SiGhast]

This is a beautiful comment.

[@adrianekelly2966]

benjervi , there's no one else like our Alton.

[@packersfan8876]

You clearly know he’s on tv years ago.🙄

[@packersfan8876]

@@SiGhast NOPE

[@SiGhast]

@@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.

[@advisingbob]

I came back after Slow Mo Guys to see how its done properly.

[@amithabraham2224]

Same

[@AndreaZzzXXX]

me too !

[@Draagreov]

Haha same XD

[@noobles_1718]

Sameeeee

[@rodders2778]

Same

[@muhctim78]

Who’s here after the failed bottle chop on quarantine quitchen?

[@oldmandan3692]

Me. I think he forgot to freeze the neck on that one.

[@zoyadraper2935]

meeeee!!!!

[@hardtruth2039]

Yuuuppp!

[@gilttortidathesecond7155]

haha yup

[@joec846]

+1

[@mypal1990]

And I just came from the Hot Ones episode to watch this piece of the internet.

[@AtlasReburdened]

"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._

[@NinjaSushi2]

Que?

[@Cyceryx]

@@NinjaSushi2 Alton brown accidentally broke a bottle trying to saber it on stream at around the time this comment was made.

[@NinjaSushi2]

I freaking love Alton Brown. He's my favorite TV personality. He's witty, intelligent, charming, and damn good at conveying instructions.

[@st.haborym]

I like how youtubers/internet people are the new tv stars.

[@sinfulldreamer]

The classiest way to open a bottle. You're awesome. Please never stop doing these.

[@WhoDidIKill]

I cannot express with words the joy I felt when I realized Alton was making KZbin videos. It has not dissipated.

[@fritzduquesne3691]

Classiest American out there...

[@chinoyomaji288]

can't lie you right

[@Darnefergitu]

+Tribune of The Plebs Alton isn't gay, genius. He has a child and a wife.

[@chinoyomaji288]

***** haaaa nice one xD

[@Jboganes]

+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.

[@williamjameslehy1341]

+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'.

[@JustEatLife]

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!

[@brycewalburn3926]

4:20 Those shoes though

[@hahayour2funny]

+Bryce Walburn When you have a meeting at 7 and jogging at 8.

[@sweetwater88]

+Bryce Walburn The 'how to tell an American from a crowd trick.'

[@daftrhetoric]

+sweetwater88 Anyone who thinks their style is better than Alton Brown's from, Yves to the Basileus, is probably mistaken.

[@leackc1]

+Bryce Walburn 420 blaze it

[@boxesnearme7535]

Daaaam, Daniel!

[@DietOmaha]

Please do not try this at home. Here's the instructions so you can try this at home.

[@chaseis1badmonkey]

DietOmaha do not try this at home should always be followed with a wink

[@stonealdridge6724]

Don't try this at home unless you really want to

[@rfldss89]

Yes, that's the joke ™

[@TheGrrrlAnachronism]

Omg that Hattori Hanzo comment was the best thing ever. Alton Brown might be my spirit animal.

[@stevenduering5702]

Gary Titman It's a retired katana maker in Kill Bill

[@nataliewitkowski913]

Steven Duering is he really though?

[@existentiald562]

Yeah i saw kill bill too sperg

[@garrettk7166]

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.

[@tymercer775]

Hybby z oh for the love god please shut the fuck up.

[@madFive9]

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.

[@RoninDave]

so a sharp blow to the annulus with a sword is enough to get a pop?

[@AthanCondax]

As long as you have a finger in the punt.

[@Caseytify]

Athanasios Condax STOP LAUGHING! WHY IS EVERYONE LAUGHING!?

[@zombiesingularity]

Athanasios Condax Your thumb, to be precise.

[@FlinckShinesOn]

Athanasios Condax marvelous

[@CrackheadOwen]

feeling like he picked up the cork just to let the bubbles settle through the magic of editing

[@Myoron]

And to check for glass shards in the one he just poured, pretty important for the first few.

[@einfachnurleo7099]

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.

[@haydendawkins8231]

Pouring sparkling wine is always done in two steps, first pour, second pour.

[@fittyJackson]

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.

[@rwinkler7511]

This video is 2021 is quickly reminding me why and how much I love Alton

[@CajunFox64]

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".

[@amberrose8137]

I'm here after the tragic saber event in 2020 on the livestream.

[@TheOnlyDeerAlive]

I love this guy! Good Eats is one of my personal favorites

[@nlicky]

I never knew Alton Brown had a KZbin 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.

[@adamewald6523]

Alton Brown is seriously the greatest ever.

[@AthanCondax]

Alton, you're awesome. Your presentation is whimsical and informative. Quality videos with a great host, keep up coming!

[@evilrellik]

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!

[@Americaninparis2012]

OMG! Ever since moving to France, I've missed the Food Channel, especially Alton Brown. I'm so glad to see you on KZbin.

[@lucasmatiasdelaguilamacdon7798]

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.

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

How about a Nepalese kukri

[@OrangeAmped]

"But not your Hatori Honzo." I love this man.

[@devinrobertson5251]

Love this dude's personality and sense of humor. It's endearing af. Thanks for the video, man! Subbed.

[@brianmarini4841]

I think Alton should come back and study this video a bit...

[@Jiggymaru]

The kill bill reference made you 20 times cooler than this ever will.

[@DirectorTzu]

Oh man! Classic educational Alton Brown is back! How I missed thee.

[@gailpierce4768]

How can you not like Alton! Been watching him for years!

[@net525]

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

[@wipout1]

is there an American version where we could use a gun instead of a sabre? preferably a high calibre, fully automatic assault rifle.

[@novaiscool1]

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

[@wipout1]

***** world-wide, not just europe

[@beckenhamplace]

What makes America the punchline to the rest of the world? Is it the spelling error, the bad grammar or the assault weapon ?

[@wipout1]

Lisa Childs America's relationship to punchline may have something to do with being a joke...

[@kingjon5818]

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..

[@SebbySenpai]

Goddamnit, I love Alton Brown so much. He and Bill Nye need to do a show together.

[@isthebella1194]

this actually needs to happen now

[@WilGenovese]

***** Alton Brown knows more science than Bill Nye. Just say'n.

[@Celedam]

Alton Brown is smart, funny, multi-talented, actually knowledgable about science (rather than dependent on writers, researchers, or other celebrity "scientists" >cough< Tyson >cough

[@UnchangeableBird]

+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.

[@Celedam]

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.

[@simond.9457]

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 ❤️

[@coravallier3513]

So glad Good Eats is coming back, I love that show.

[@Colossusbird]

I wish Alton Brown was my dad.

[@coffeesticks_03]

Champagnedaddy

[@charitabletrader1581]

Well he can be, if that's what you're into...

[@Movie_Games]

I'd be too afraid there would be small shards I can't see in the champagne.

[@raizumichin]

It's fine, the pressure inside the bottle blows all the shards outwards. I'd be more worried about standing downwind.

[@lordtachanka903]

Hahahah pussy

[@bentonlott6272]

@@lordtachanka903 😂😂

[@TheDrexxus]

@@lordtachanka903 Dont be a punt

[@NullZer0]

TIL Alton Brown has a youtube channel! I have missed his show, thanks for keeping this going!

[@KirbyCap]

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?!?!?

[@westcoastwarriorsarchive7929]

"you'll just come off looking like a dope with a fist full of glass and standing in a bubbly... puddle" how Ironic.

[@AunShova]

Instructions unclear, got foot stuck in ceiling fan.

[@x5xxSmittyxx5x]

Lmfao

[@SlyMaelstrom]

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.

[@originalname28]

+Bill N Bu-buh..Bill Nye? Just sayin'

[@adamblakeslee5301]

+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.

[@lucasdelaguila1202]

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.

[@KippysNippys]

Alton Brown is the man. Period.

[@brentneal5955]

Troy Lattimer yeah I bought tickets know show

[@nunyabiznez4408]

see, this is the cool kinda stuff (including historical details) that make alton b. one of the best.

[@AdamBuker]

This is so much funnier now after watching Quarantine Quitchen Ep2.

[@brech805]

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.

[@treantdeu2162]

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.

[@s4t4n96]

he won me over with the kill bill reference

[@marshaul]

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.

[@evangelionlyfans]

marshaul how pretentious

[@marshaul]

あいたくて How infantile.

[@andrewzanon71]

marshaul can I use a hatori hanzo on you?

[@Boldwero]

marshaul = pseudo intellectual

[@SiiriCressey]

I never thought champagne and badassery would go together. Until now.

[@valkyrie6605]

Alton is so funny me and my wife have so much fun watching his videos and TV shows and at the same time we always learn something!!!

[@NeebzJr]

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

[@derpytw]

Ohhhhh the french champagne has always been celebrated for its excellence

[@KairuHakubi]

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.

[@davewood4446]

Kairu Hakubi Champagne can only come from France

[@KairuHakubi]

Dave Wood and somebody hasn't seen the commercial..

[@meinnase]

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.

[@loupetron]

I kinda squealed when I saw the blackboard and extendo-fork. I miss Good Eats so very much. I wish there was a way to watch all the old episodes in Canada!

[@asdfqwerty212]

Subscribed...with enthusiasm! AB, you're the man!

[@tirgal]

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.

[@AAARREUUUGHHHH]

"A bottle of French champagne" There's no other type!

[@emosgowoof]

+DukeOfWellington You'd be surprised how much bootlegs of alcohol there are all over college campuses, not to mention, the rest of china.

[@AAARREUUUGHHHH]

Eric Lin Right, but if it isn't made in France, it isn't champagne, no matter what you put on the label.

[@emosgowoof]

hence bootlegs of bootlegs of the nomenclature of champagne itself.

[@grtwhtbnr]

+DukeOfWellington Its not shampanya unless made in the Provence of shampanya

[@MrPpunk]

+grtwhtbnr You may want to spellcheck that...

[@djpotatoanimationsandmore604]

Love! You would have been an awesome science teacher. (I often think that when watching reruns of Good Eats.) Bravo!

[@MrScarecrow24]

Mr. Brown, I have loved watched or listening to you since the early days of Good Eats. You're awesome! :D

[@dmitriykagan3883]

What a pleasure watching a man expertly using his well-polished saber...

[@Uldihaa]

Hur hur hur, he said annulus. It's nice to see the blackboard and telescoping fork from Good Eats back in a action again.

[@josephdouglas5242]

"Being in a rush, and not wanting to fuss" Also "Leave bottle in bucket of ice for 10 minutes".

[@jessicadeal7337]

Oh Alton, how I adore thee! I don't know that you will ever actually see this comment (I figure PR does most of these things for you) but I must say, your show, is without a doubt my favorite show. Sadly, it rarely comes on Food Network anymore, however, the cooking channel picked it up and thanks to DVR I can watch your show anytime I want, isn't technology grand?! I have learned so much from you over the years, and I must tell you thank you! I even have my girls (ages 7,8,&9) watching you now! Their favorite episode is Dill-icious! Mine however is, well, all of them! Thank you so much sir for all the laughs and learning through the years!

[@elatvis]

Thank you! I am in a CAV unit (U.S. ARMY) and this was very helpful for our last hail and farewell!

[@Sucy1776]

OH YES ALTON HAS A KZbin ACCOUNT? AND FULL 1080? TODAY IS A DAY OF VICTORY INDEED

[@Soluchi-InfiniteCoCreatorGod]

(Goes to try out champagne saber experiment)

[@CharlieGoodroe]

Every time I think he's done, he comes back with the bomb.

[@PoliciaCaro]

How is this video so good with minimal cuts, God tier youtuber Alton Brown

[@swestervelt]

Alton Brown is a god damn American Treasure

[@Puddingfuzz]

Just tried this, now my hand is stuck inside a microwave....

[@lawrencecalablaster568]

?

[@lawrencecalablaster568]

Gordon Ramsay Do I even want to know?

[@kebman]

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

[@cheezeyman0495]

kebman all that blood, more like red wine now 🍷

[@deadlyqueen861]

Gordon Ramsay are you planing on trying to do this if you're watching the video

[@enknaran]

Fun, interesting, and most importantly, not cheesy. Great video, have been a fan of you for a while.

[@TimberlaneInc]

The finest champagne with the finest shutters in the background! LOVE the video!!

[@wellingtonalcantara1443]

You make it look so easy...

[@emmylu1996]

Alton in 2020 needs to listen to himself at the 0:50 second mark.

[@rivahcat8247]

Love that you're playing the Merry Widow Waltz!

[@UnderlordZ]

I came into this expecting a horribly edited lightsaber to come out of the bottle when the cork was popped. Pleasantly surprised! Bravo, sir!

[@thatoneirishkoreaguy]

Alton Brown an explorer of class!

[@BayesRagem]

Instructions unclear--France has surrendered

[@KanjoosLahookvinhaakvinhookvin]

No, that means you're doing it right. Are you firmly grasping the punt?

[@MrSyNRG]

Nothing like the feeling of using your saber to pop open that annulus. Great vid.

[@bobwolf57]

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.

[@michaelscott6022]

Alton: "So, what do you want for Christmas?" Ralphie: "A saber and a bottle of champagne!" Alton: "You'll put your eye out."

[@tetsubo57]

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.

[@TheBradanAnderson]

m'lady

[@doomddevil92]

Bradan Anderson m'eatadick

[@jennifercavenee7572]

Maybe you could try it with a bottle of sparkling cider?

[@rjsmx4]

why's Alton Brown so awesome? i love his sciency way of cooking.

[@adamserrano5873]

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!

[@patchesdf]

If I screw up and cut a finger off at least I'll have alcohol.

[@Distortion0]

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.

[@rhodesianwojak2095]

@benvolio mozart yeah

[@Applesmaush]

Is... is that an extendable fork pointer (1:36) and where did you get it?

[@warpatato]

+Cori Roberts As expected. It's a multitasker

[@hellterminator]

+GrandOldPuba Nope. I have one too. Bought it in a toy store.

[@rhyasplatt]

Cori Roberts it is

[@Jenn12141983]

Freakin' awesome...the chalkboard and the extendable fork are back! Plus, what could be cooler than opening champagne with a saber? Alton Brown rocks!

[@RworldKM]

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.

[@cugamer8862]

I want to see Alton sabre a bottle of Champagne with a Rollie.

[@peterpayne2219]

Well worth my 4:43.

[@peterpayne2219]

I aspire to be as cool as this guy someday.

[@stonecat676]

is that you, J-List?

[@rhodesianwojak2095]

@@stonecat676 lmao

[@DjordjeMomcilovic-bg6tz]

Never seen this man before in my entire life, feels like ive known him for years!

[@Elementskate640]

Oh god I could listen to Alton talk for the rest of my life.