The Knights Templar were a powerful crusading order of knights founded in the 11th Century with many of their number recruited from England and France. There are many Templar castles and churches throughout England including the Temple Church in London, made famous in The Da Vinci Code.Our Templar Letter Opener is a product of the world famous Art Gladius factory in the historic sword manufacturing city of Toledo, Spain. It features the words "IN NOMINE DOMINI" (In the name of the Lord) emblazoned across the guard and a shiny stainless steel blade that will make light work of all but the toughest of envelopes.