approximately 35 inches in length, weighing

less than one pound.

Epee:The epee (pronounced "EPP-pay"), the

descendant of the dueling sword, is similar in

length to the foil, but is heavier, weighing

approximately 27 ounces, with a larger guard

(to protect the hand from a valid hit) and a

much stiffer blade.

Sabre:The sabre is the modern version of the

slashing cavalry sword, and is similar in

length and weight to the foil. The major

difference is that the sabre is a thrusting

weapon as well as a cutting weapon (use of the

blade).