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Epee - Definition and Overview |
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An épée is a modern version of the duelling sword. It is similar to a foil, but has a stiffer V shaped blade, has a larger bell guard, and is heavier. The blade is a concaved triangle in cross-section.
Épée is French for "sword".
Épée is the only one of the three fencing weapons in which the entire body is considered a valid target area, and there is no right of way. Also, double-hits are allowed. That is, if both people hit each other within 40 milliseconds of one another, then both get a point - this symbolises duells to the death or to first blood in the past, and happens more than one may expect judging the timings needed. Only hits made with the tip of the weapon are scored. The modern epee typically has a blade which measures 90 centimeters, and weighs around 770 grams.
For additional information about the type of fencing sword called épée, see fencing.
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Example Usage of Epee |
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hard_loots: 01:59 Loot of a war golem: 40 gold coins, 6 gold coins, an Epee |
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Tinkyfurax: Bon ben puisque c'est comme ça, après l'Epée de Vérité, je vais me reluquer le dernier épisode de Bones. |
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ED_MANSoftware: Epee Software for Teachers holds links or files. So it can perform as web-based or stand alone. Teacher is in control. |
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