Épée - Wikipedia
WEBThe épée (/ ˈ ɛ p eɪ, ˈ eɪ-/, French:; lit. "sword"), also rendered as epee in English, is the largest and heaviest of the three weapons used in the sport of fencing. The modern épée derives from the 19th-century épée de combat, [1] a weapon which itself derives from the French small sword. [2]
What’s the difference between fencing disciplines: foil, épée ...
WEBDec 6, 2023 · As the épée can reach the opponent's entire body, the competitors' actions are more conservative and, therefore, fencers maintain a more vertical stance. The Épée has a maximum size of 110cm, with a 90cm blade (the most rigid among the three weapons), and weighs 0.77kg.
Épée | Fencing, Sport, Dueling | Britannica
WEBSep 11, 2024 · Épée, blunted sword developed in the 19th century for use in fencing practice and competition. The épée was patterned after the épée du combat, the standard dueling sword of its day.
What Is An Épée? (In Fencing) | Fencing Prodigy
WEBLet’s take a closer look at what the epee is, and how it looks like a sword. Out of all three fencing swords, the epee is the largest, heaviest, and most stiff.
Épée Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
WEBThe meaning of ÉPÉE is a fencing or dueling sword having a bowl-shaped guard and a rigid blade of triangular section with no cutting edge that tapers to a sharp point blunted for fencing.
Fencing - Wikipedia
WEBThe body cord serves as the connection between a fencer and a reel of wire that is part of a system for electrically detecting that the weapon has touched the opponent. There are two types: one for épée, and one for foil and sabre. Épée body cords consist of two sets of three prongs each connected by a wire.
Fencing Sword Types Explained - Foil, Epee and Sabre Guide
WEBEpee, similar to foil, is a thrusting weapon with points scored with the tip of the blade. There are also electric and non-electric variants. The epee has a triangular cross-section and is less bendy than a foil, with a larger guard for greater protection.
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