Foils originated in the mid-17th century, as a training sword for other one-handed light swords that were also used almost exclusively for stabbing.
fencing foils and equipment
Anywhere from $36 to $130, depending on quality.
The foil, in fact, is only one of the three weapons used in fencing. The other two are known by different names: the Epee and the Saber.
He forgot their foils on the subway because they were on the wrong subway so he kept getting up to check the map, and when they got off, he didn't take the foils.
Magic: The Gathering started producing foils in 1997.
The following equipment is needed to be ready for a foil fencing competition: Underarm Protector Chest Plate (For Ladies) Body Cords (2) Fencing Jacket Electrical Foil Lame Electrical Foils (2) Fencing knickers (pants) Knee- high socks Shoes Mask
France
By way of fencing gear and equipment that one would wear, you would have to have:KnickersLong socks to go with themA JacketA Foil Lame (A Vest)A GloveA maskPreferably two foils, maybe moreAt least two body cords.(Optional) Fencing ShoesDepending on the competition, you can wear casually spiffy clothing to the competition before you will fence.
Fencing was popular with Greeks, Romans and Egyptians. It became a real sport though in the 15 hundreds in Spain.
Fencing has been contested at every Modern Olympic Games starting with the 1896 Games in Athens.
It was originally used to train soldiers in sword-fighting for combat
equestrian, escrime( which is French for fencing)