As we all know when someone is talking about "FIE" gear, they are talking about fencing uniforms, Sabre Mask Escrime Fencing Sport, and blades that are approved for use in these international FIE competitions. Each item must meet specific requirements for use in an FIE competition.
In general, the FIE approved items will provide a greater level of protection and durability over other grades of protective gear and blades.
There are specific tests for the FIE blades for foil and epee. These blades are, for the most part, made of maraging steel and sample blades must pass a minimum number of bends before breaking to be FIE certified. There are also blades that meet the durability requirement but are not made from maraging steel. These are specifically marked "FIE-N" blades.
A common myth regarding the FIE blades is that when they break they will break flat, reducing the chance of a puncture wound. While this may be a stated goal of the steel used, in practice maraging steel blades break with jagged edges around the break point. The main benefit of an FIE blade is it's increased durability, which increases safety since at any point in time the blade is less likely to break.
Sabre blades do not have to be made from maraging steel. Instead they must meet a maximum flexibility requirement that is the "S2000" regulation. This regulation extends all the way down to local events, so any Fencing Clothing and Equipment supplier that sells a competition grade sabre is going to use an S2000 blade.
Standard fencing mask has a very important role in fencing. Buy Fencing Safety Equipment must have a bib that resists 350N of force and mask mesh that will stand up to the 12kg punch test. FIE fencing masks have increased safety requirements, with a bib that resists 1600N of force and mask mesh that will stand up to a 24kg punch test. In other words, the FIE masks offer more than twice the protection of a standard fencing mask. If you want to know more, please visit our official website:www.gfencing.com
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