Which type of fencing is the most similar to a duel?

foil

épée

sabre

all of them

As the entire body is legal target, épée looks like a duel the most. In foil and sabre there are a number of stipulated rules and the target is limited.

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Answers by country

Poland

17%

30%

21%

29%

7192

the United Kingdom

30%

15%

23%

the United States

24%

12%

56%

Germany

33%

16%

12%

37%

What is the target in foil?

torso

entire body

entire body above the waist

head and heart

Which weapon was formerly used in Europe at the fencing sparrings?

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

sabre

foil

épée

it's used in all of them

What is the shape of blades in fencing weapons?

triangular

ellipsoidal

rectangular

they're all different