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Duelist7 · 10-23-2007, 03:34 PM

I know some of the parts in the German and French points are interchangable in Epee, can anyone tell me which ones?

Purple Fencer · 10-23-2007, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Duelist7

I know some of the parts in the German and French points are interchangable in Epee, can anyone tell me which ones?

Generally the major makers...Uhlmann, Allstar, FWF, Sport 7, Prieur, Leon Paul.

Duelist7 · 10-23-2007, 04:05 PM

Does that include wires and points?

Purple Fencer · 10-23-2007, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Duelist7

Does that include wires and points?

Pretty much across the board...I;ve often put an Uhlmann tip into a Sport 7 barrel when the Sport 7 tip didn't fit.

Duelist7 · 10-23-2007, 04:29 PM

Can you use a French wire in a German barrel and the other wya around as well?

CvilleFencer · 10-23-2007, 05:11 PM

Yes, with the usual caveat of "if it is some really oddball Chinese/Russian knockoff of a German or Sport & point, it may not fit". Other than that, the wires are about the most interchangeable. Just make sure if you are using a German wire in a French point that you get the contact spring on straight. If it is off at an extreme angle it might need to be replaced/repaired to work with a German wire.

Duelist7 · 10-23-2007, 05:36 PM

Thanks for the help!