no fencing weapon has 4 sided blades.
For Foil Fencing ( with a Foil ): The part you hold is the grip. The part at the bottom below the grip is the pommel. The strap to put your fingers in is the nightingale. There is the blade and the button is on the end of the blade.
Many people have broken bones while fencing, but few breaks are directly related to your opponent's blade.
A three-body blade typically refers to a type of fencing weapon that has a blade composed of three metal strips instead of the usual one piece. This type of blade is used in fencing to provide durability and flexibility during thrusts and parries.
Because the French popularised Fencing, even making their own type of grip, known as the French grip. It's my favourite blade grip to this day, after 2 years of fencing.
Usually the blade is made of some kind of bendy metal, so when you lunge or stab your enemy it is clearly visible. The inside of the blade and some of the handle has wire inside to electronically sense the details of the hit (who hit first, where did you hit, etc.) And also, a Fencing weapon is not tecnically a sword.
The epee is heavier and a bit more stiff, having a larger bell-guard and a thicker blade.
An attack au fer is an attack in the game of fencing on the opponent's blade, for example beat, expulsion, or pressure.
A fleuret sword is a lightweight fencing weapon primarily used for training and practice in the sport of fencing. It features a flexible blade, a guard, and a blunted tip to ensure safety during practice sessions. The fleuret is particularly popular for teaching beginners the fundamentals of fencing techniques and footwork. It is distinct from other fencing weapons like the épée and sabre, which have different rules and characteristics.
An epee is a slender fencing sword used in duels. It has a bowl shaped hand guard with no blade, and the end is blunted.
A yielding parry is a fencing term for a deflection of an attack by maintaining contact with the blade and changing the point of contact between the blades.
You can't. The blade of a fencing blade is made out of tempered steel, making it able to withstand a great deal of pressure, while bending, before breaking. The guard at the base is either made out of aluminum or titanium, and the handle is either rubber or a molded alloy. (new person) but you could practice with wooden swords. theyre fun. xD