For which fencing weapon this type of grip is not used?

sabre
foil
épée
it's used in all of them
French grip optimize hitting with the point of the sword (a 'thrust'), which is the only way to score a touch with a foil or épée. In sabre this grip would be uncomfortable, as cuts are used.
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sabre
foil
épée
it's used in all of them
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50%
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25%
16%
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flagIndia
48%
12%
16%
24%
25
flagRepublic of Ireland
46%
0%
30%
23%
13
flagthe United States
41%
17%
2%
39%
41
flagAustria
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36%
13%
13%
22
flagAustralia
36%
21%
21%
21%
19
flagthe United Kingdom
31%
14%
22%
31%
35
flagPoland
30%
16%
13%
38%
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flagGermany
30%
15%
18%
34%
91
flagCanada
27%
9%
27%
36%
11