Question about assembling an epee french grip weapon??

[UnorthodoxEpeeist]

I broke a blade for my french grip recently and just bought a new blade today...
I'm trying to reassemble the weapon, but for some reason, it seems like my grip won't fit into the bottom of the blade like it did originally...

It never happened to me before, but what seems to be the problem? Is it the grip or the blade or both?

Solutions?

EDIT: Actually, forget it, someone delete this message, I already solved my problem.

[yeoldearmourer]

It the blade it tang were it joint to the some is wide there others just file it down a bit until the handle fit

[Purple Fencer]

It the blade it tang were it joint to the some is wide there others just file it down a bit until the handle fit

File the corners just a touch. too..sometimes they're what catches. i find a bench grinder works wonders...and is less stressful on my wrists!

[twisterfencing]

I broke a blade for my french grip recently and just bought a new blade today...
I'm trying to reassemble the weapon, but for some reason, it seems like my grip won't fit into the bottom of the blade like it did originally...

It never happened to me before, but what seems to be the problem? Is it the grip or the blade or both?

Solutions?

EDIT: Actually, forget it, someone delete this message, I already solved my problem.

Just on the outside chance: is your french grip a PBT grip? Metal grip with a blue rubber material over the top? If so, the tang must be bent to mirror the metal channel to fit correctly. It really takes someone that has some experience to do this one. Let me know.

Gary Spruill

[mutantmoose]

EDIT: Actually, forget it, someone delete this message, I already solved my problem.

Hey, there's ALWAYS somebody who can benefit from your new knowledge. Even if it's embarrassing, please share, so that others (like myself) may be enlightened!