Electric foil blade Flickmaster
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Summary: Lightest BladeJuly 11th, 2003
This is the lightest maraging blade I have ever fenced with; it's lighter than both the Vniti and the France-Lames foil blades.
The Flickmaster is a nice compromise between a blade that will consistently and easily flex in the correct way to end a flick, and one that is good for straight-ahead point actions. It does not feel overly "whippy," but instead delivers a consistent bend from the foible when correctly flicked with.
The finishing work is hands-down superior to both of the other blades I have used; the wire groove is straight and deep, and the matte finish is attractive.
Time will tell whether or not these are more or less durable than the competition; I expect to go through a maraging blade every year.
I've also noticed that one of these blades is warping a little bit to the side. That may be due to overzealous barrel tightening on my part, a nasty counterattack, or part of the blade's design but I can't seem to get rid of it. It is minor enough to not create an adverse effect on my fencing, but your mileage may vary.
Unfortunately, the points that Leon Paul has put on these blades are inferior to the Uhlmann points. Buy them bare.
The true kicker is that these blades are EXPENSIVE, moreso than any other foil blade, and no domestic vendors stock them. That makes trying, and buying more, a difficult task.
The Flickmaster is a nice compromise between a blade that will consistently and easily flex in the correct way to end a flick, and one that is good for straight-ahead point actions. It does not feel overly "whippy," but instead delivers a consistent bend from the foible when correctly flicked with.
The finishing work is hands-down superior to both of the other blades I have used; the wire groove is straight and deep, and the matte finish is attractive.
Time will tell whether or not these are more or less durable than the competition; I expect to go through a maraging blade every year.
I've also noticed that one of these blades is warping a little bit to the side. That may be due to overzealous barrel tightening on my part, a nasty counterattack, or part of the blade's design but I can't seem to get rid of it. It is minor enough to not create an adverse effect on my fencing, but your mileage may vary.
Unfortunately, the points that Leon Paul has put on these blades are inferior to the Uhlmann points. Buy them bare.
The true kicker is that these blades are EXPENSIVE, moreso than any other foil blade, and no domestic vendors stock them. That makes trying, and buying more, a difficult task.
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