Saint Etienne mining school sword with scabbard

This high-quality weapon is a ceremonial sword. BALP supplies this model to the École Nationale Supérieure des Mines in Saint-Etienne.

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

Therefore, we have the pleasure and honour to introduce you to BALP, a benchmark of quality. Their team, with experience stemming from four 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 meeting the needs of major armies.

The development of all sabres and swords is based on original models. The manufactory aims to stand out by returning to traditions consistent with period works. Therefore, they wish to present sabres and swords worthy of history.

All BALP sabres, swords, and daggers are hand-forged, in accordance with traditional knowledge passed down through generations. A guarantee of quality, cemented by the passion of highly skilled master forgers.

The manufactory supplies models to the national navy, ministries of defence, ministries of the interior, 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 centres in many countries.