Royal Canadian Air Force saber - carbon steel model

High-quality white arms include the ceremonial saber from the French brand BALP. It is also used by the honor guard in English-speaking African countries.

The Balp manufactory was established in 1830, in reference to the most beautiful French weapon forges. Its reputation and top-quality production spread throughout France and beyond its borders. Subsequent generations wanted to uphold the tradition and know-how.

Therefore, we have the pleasure and honor to present to you the company BALP, which remains a benchmark of quality. Their team, with experience stemming from 4 generations of forging tradition, guarantees genuine product knowledge. The development of the BALP brand is also part of a changing world, where the know-how of different countries has been combined to offer ceremonial equipment that meets the needs of major armies.

The development of all sabers and swords is based on original models. The brand aims to stand out by returning to traditions consistent with works from the era. Therefore, they want to present sabers and swords worthy of history.

All BALP sabers, swords, and daggers are hand-forged, in accordance with traditional knowledge passed down from generation to generation. A guarantee of quality, sustained by the passion of highly skilled master forgers.

The brand supplies models to the national navy, ministries of defense, ministries of internal affairs, as well as for officers of major military schools, such as the National Gendarmerie Officers School, coëtquidan schools (Saint Cyr, EMIA...), but also schools, ministries, regiments, and military centers in many countries.