Sabre

Sabre Equipment

Sabre is a cutting and thrusting weapon. A fencer can score with the point, cutting edge, or back edge of the blade. The valid target area includes everything above the bend of the hips, including the torso, arms, head, and mask.

Sabre Mask

The sabre mask is conductive because the entire head is a valid target. Its metallic mesh and conductive bib allow the scoring system to register touches to the mask and neck area.

Sabre Lamé Jacket

Sabre fencers wear a full conductive lamé jacket that covers the torso and arms from the waist upward. This jacket matches sabre’s target area and allows the scoring system to register valid cuts and thrusts. 

Sabre Weapon and Glove

A sabre uses a flexible, flat steel blade and a guard that curves around the hand to protect the knuckles. Unlike foil and épée, sabre permits scoring with the blade’s edge as well as its point. A sabre weighs under 500 grams.

A sabre fencer wears a specialized glove with a conductive cuff or conductive material on the back of the glove. This helps register valid touches made to the wrist and hand area.

Sabre Body Cord

·       Plugs: A two-pin or bayonet-style weapon connection.

·       Extra lead: A third wire ending in an alligator clip.

·       Connection: The clip connects to the conductive lamé system, including the jacket and mask.