A Fencing Épée is the largest and heaviest of the 3 fencing weapons used in the sport of Fencing. The Fencing Épée is similar to the Fencing Foil, but has a stiffer triangular blade and larger bell guard. A Fencing Épée is made out of metal, is available in various sizes. There are 2 types of Fencing Épées: electric and non-electric. Using a Fencing Épée requires a large amount of concentration, accuracy, and speed. When using the Fencing Épée the entire body is a target including the head and limbs. A touch is only scored by using the tip of the blade.
Fencing Épées have a length of 43.31” (110 cm) and handguard width of 5.31” (13.5 cm). The mass of a Fencing Épée is 27.34 oz (775 g).
A Fencing Épée is the largest and heaviest of the 3 fencing weapons used in the sport of Fencing. The Fencing Épée is similar to the Fencing Foil, but has a stiffer triangular blade and larger bell guard. A Fencing Épée is made out of metal, is available in various sizes. There are 2 types of Fencing Épées: electric and non-electric. Using a Fencing Épée requires a large amount of concentration, accuracy, and speed. When using the Fencing Épée the entire body is a target including the head and limbs. A touch is only scored by using the tip of the blade.
Fencing Épées have a length of 43.31” (110 cm) and handguard width of 5.31” (13.5 cm). The mass of a Fencing Épée is 27.34 oz (775 g).