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Sword, foil, épée for historical thrust fencing

Sword, foil, épée for historical thrust fencing

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$146.00 - $146.00
$146.00
$146.00 - $146.00
$146.00
Choose a blade variant

The spada, foil, or épée is based on the design of 19th-century thrusting fencing weapons. Luigi Barbasetti's work "Das Stoßfechten" (Thrusting Fencing) is a well-known reference. The weapon can be ordered with either a foil or épée blade. Both feature a historically inspired knob tip. However, the original fencing weapons used foil blades, which I recommend due to their symmetry and the resulting superior thrusting performance and durability. 

These are manual épée and foil blades made of spring steel, the same type used in Olympic fencing. The tip, however, has been modified to resemble that of historical practice blades with a button point (see image).  

Proper use of the blades is essential in competitive fencing. Blade breakage and deformation depend heavily on the style and intensity of the fencing, making it difficult to predict a blade's lifespan. It is recommended to purchase two to three blades at a time, rather than just one.

Information on warranty, wear and tear and guarantee for fencing blades

  • Blade length: 90cm (other Olympic sizes available)
  • Weight approx. 180g
  • Total weight approx. 400g
  • Flex: 2kg

Delivery time: 7-21 working days if in stock. Otherwise up to 3 months.

Fencing blades and fencing weapons may only be used for the practice of fencing in accordance with the rules of the respective national and international federations or the specifications of clubs and schools.
Use by minors: The use of blades by minors must be supervised by a fencing master (trainer).

Foil and epee blades may only be used with a permanently attached tip (electric tip for electric blades or plastic tip for manual blades).

Before each use, the blade must be inspected for damage, cracks, or deformation. Damaged blades with cracks or severe notches must not be used.

Blade bending: If the blade is permanently deformed/bent at an angle of more than 30°, it must no longer be used, as there is a risk of breakage. Such a blade must not be bent back, as it may crack and break during combat.

Broken blades pose a particular threat. The circumstances of a blade breakage can lead to high tip speeds and high-energy impacts. Broken blades are known to penetrate protective clothing, potentially resulting in fatal consequences. Fencing weapons may therefore only be used in conjunction with full protective equipment (according to the latest version of DIN/EN 13567) to minimize the risk of injury.

Do not touch blades with bare hands to avoid injuries from sharp edges, nicks or splinters.

Fencing blades and weapons should not be modified or tampered with by the user. Repairs or replacement of parts should only be performed by qualified personnel.

Fencing blades should only be used as complete and properly assembled fencing weapons with compliant handles, bells and tips to ensure safe handling.

Fencing weapons and blades must be transported in a suitable fencing weapon bag and stored in a safe, dry place to prevent damage or accidents.

IN MOTU Historical Fencing
Paul Becker
Bahnhofstrasse 18
99734 Nordhausen

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