Learn the Art of Opening a Champagne with Champagne Sword There are champagne saber made especially for the process like the Dorre Salut which is a great sabering tool for newbies. Though it is not a prerequisite to using one of these magnificent pieces of art, it is not advisable to use a regular knife. Sabering is not as complicated as it seems. It is pretty easy to learn, but there are several important steps that you need to be aware of.