| The problem with solder connections is that when they do break, it's not a quick fix for the overwhelming majority of fencers who do not carry a soldering iron or torch with them. Even if you do have one, it's still more time consuming than just tightening the screw (i.e., less likely that you'll be able to do it between rounds). This is one instance where I think that ease-of-repair outweighs frequency-of-repair.
-Dave
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