Armourer’s Bench
Although most fencing equipment is considered rather robust and reliable, there are times that it may need a little tender-loving care.
These articles will help the armourer and fencer, alike, in the care and maintenance of their equipment.
- Information on Electrical Fencing Weapons Points & Blade Wires Many fencers have experienced trouble mixing their points, barrels, and wires. They are best used in matched sets. Points are regularly tested in competition. Both foil and épeé points must pass a weight test, by lifting a mas...
- Information on Practise Foils Blades There are a large number of variables to consider when shopping for blades, including stiffness, length, durability, flex point, weight, balance, corrosion resistance, and (of course) price. Stiff blades provide better point control, but less "fl...
- Scabbards - Easy, Inexpensive and Durable One of the first things that a fencer needs for any new sword is a scabbard. Unlike the times of old when a scabbard was worn on the hip, modern fencers need a scabbard to protect their blades while they are being transported in their equipment bag or ...
