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A thrusting sword descended from the duelling sword, similar in length to a foil but heavier, with a larger guard and a much stiffer blade.

A thrusting sword with a flexible rectangular blade and a smaller guard than the epee.

The modern version of the slashing cavalry sword, similar in length and weight to the foil but able to cut with the blade as well as hit with the point.

The hitting part of a sword from the guard to the point.

The end of the blade, which must touch the opponent's target area to score a hit.

The part of a sword between the blade and handle that protects the armed hand.

The handle of a sword; also called the "grip".

The handle of a sword; also called the "hilt".

With a mesh visor or with a transparent visor.

For the armed hand.

Used to protect the chest

French for the field of play where a fencing bout occurs; also called a "strip".