Epee: A thrusting sword descended from the dueling sword, similar in length to a foil but heavier, with a larger guard and a much stiffer blade Mask: Made of wire mesh with gaps of less than 1/10 of ...

A flexible steel blade A grip A metal guard that protects the fencing hand ... flank up to the armpit. An epee fencer is required to wear a regulation jacket, which covers the whole surface of the ...