Uhlmann Electric Epee Point

The steel used by Uhlmann is "self-lubricating". What this means is that, especially when new, the tip moves VERY smoothly inside the barrel. The problem is that it also means a fairly soft steel which is then prone to deformation. Less of a problem with epee points than it is with the foils, it can still be an issue. The problem with flaking of the plating was a temporary one that was caused by the subcontractor used one year and should no longer be an issue.



The wires aren't soldered to the contacts, being crimped instead. This cost tradeoff leads to many more problems than Uhlmann's name for quality should allow for as the wire can pull out and corrosion can occur in this joint.

This point is my favorite one nowadays among the ones I've tried, yet I give it only a 3 because I have found that there are still some issues with those points that I think should have been fixed for a long time.



1- If you over shorten the small contact spring on the point it is very hard to get it back, usually you end up pulling the spring out and putting a new one in.



2- Recently, the metal used in some barrels for these points has had chips going inside of the barrel and making accidental contact, causing some weapons to register air touches.

this is one of the best points that i have seen. it has a well machined barrel and tip for a smooth action. all the parts are standard with these points so you do not have to worry about how old it is to find parts that will fit. this is the only point i will use.