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The sabre has a flat blade and a knuckle guard (larger than the foil) and a touch can be scored by hitting anywhere with the edge of the sabre above the waist including the head. Sabre is based on the military swords (especially the cavalry) for cutting and thrusting.
Last updated on 2007-10-20 by Fighting Fit Fencing