The modern sword was invented in the nineteenth century to fight
a duel. It is a thrusting weapon only. In previous centuries,
was used from the sixteenth century: the rapier. The rapier
evolved first in court sword under Louis XIV. The offensive
action of this weapon is therefore exerted by the tip and the
tip only. It is a weapon heavier – 770 g for a maximum length of
110 cm – and less flexible than the foil, and its blade is
triangular. The valid target area includes the entire body of
the shooter, including his clothes and equipment. When both
fencers are hit simultaneously, and the camera is recording
properly these two buttons (no more than 0.25 seconds difference
between the two keys), there is what is called a “double
whammy”, ‘ is to say one point for each. This weapon is called
“unconventional” because it does not obey the rules of priority
as the foil and saber conditions and rules of engagement are
very similar to those of ancient battles. Eric Srecki, Emeritus
swordsman, sets the sword as well: