Fencing sword terminology varies depending on the school of fencing and time period. The terms for each school of fencing are organized in the pages below.

Italian Fencing Sword Glossary

A glossary of sword components for the Italian school of fencing including the foil (fioretto) and the dueling sword (spada). Read More…

French Fencing Sword Glossary

A glossary of sword components for the French school of fencing including the foil (fleuret) and the dueling sword (epee). Read More…

Dueling Sabre Glossary

A glossary of dueling sabre components including hilt configurations, blade features, and construction details. Read More…