Fencing 6

Fencing 6

The Sabre is the modern version of the original sword used by the Cavalry. It is a cut and thrust weapon with a flexible blade and a triangular cross section. The curved guard on the sabre is long enough to cover the knuckles. Like the Foil, the Sabre is governed by a right-of-way convention. Points are scored by touches with the point or cutting actions with either the front or back of the blade. Back to Fencing. [BA] {SI}