Epee Equipment Guide

Essential Epee Gear

To get started every fencer needs a standard kit designed for safety and precision. This includes an epee weapon, a protective fencing mask, a jacket with an under-arm plastron, and a reinforced glove. Since the entire body is a valid target in epee, ensuring your gear meets current safety standards is vital for both practice and competition. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, having reliable equipment is the first step toward a successful bout here at Las Vegas Fencing Academy.

LVFA offers instruction in all three fencing disciplines – épée, sabre, and foil. While we are primarily an épée-focused club, we also provide sabre and foil classes, private lessons, and open fencing.

Épée is based on traditional dueling. The entire body is valid target area, and there is no right-of-way—whoever hits first scores. Simultaneous touches award points to both fencers.

Sabre is the fastest weapon. Target area is from the waist to the head, and it uses right-of-way rules to determine which touch counts.

Foil has the smallest target area (torso only) and also uses right-of-way rules, emphasizing precision and timing.

A basic starter kit costs approximately $350 and includes a jacket, arm protector, body cords, chest protector, glove, mask, and weapon. Competitive fencers may later upgrade specific items.

FIE-spec equipment is only required for international-level competition.

We assist with sizing, ordering, and allow borrowing equipment until personal gear arrives.

Beginner fencers do not need to purchase equipment immediately. Coaches will let you know:

  • When a fencer is ready to buy personal gear
  • What items are appropriate for their level
  • Whether tournament-ready equipment is needed

We assist with sizing and allow borrowing of equipment until personal gear arrives.

Recommended Vendor

The Fencing Post

Based in Escondido Calif., The Fencing Post is the closest fencing equipment supplier to LVFA. The store has everything you need to get your gear — from jackets, helmets, weapons, lames, and more.

Required Épée Equipment

Épée Weapon (Electric)

Recommended Weapon:

Épée Complete – French Grip (FOLO / UNIC)

SKU:  EFO27F1F

We recommend ordering a complete electric weapon rather than individual parts.

Weapon Configuration Guidance:

  • Grip Style:
    User preference (most club members use French grip)
  • Blade Size:
    Size 5 → fencers age 11+
    Size 2 → fencers age 10 and under
  • Grip:
    Rubber over metal
  • Pommel:
    User preference
  • Guard:
    Allstar Aluminum (DGL)
  • Guard Pad:
    Clear
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Jacket

Recommended Product:  Linea Poly Stretch

SKU(s):  UCPS20 | UAPS21 | UCPS20

Purchase Options:  Men | Women | Youth

Mask

Recommended Product:  Linea Poly Stretch

SKU(s):  MELN21

Purchase Options:  Select During Purchase

Glove(s)

Recommended Product:  Linea 3 Weapon Glove

SKU(s):  G3PS1T

Purchase Options:  Select During Purchase

Pants

Recommended Product:  Linea Stretch Poly Pants

SKU(s):  UCPS21 | UAPS23 | UCPS21

Purchase Options:  Men | Women | Youth

Underarm Protector / Plastron

Recommended Product: Linea Stretch Poly Underarm Protector

SKU(s): UPPS10

Purchase Options: Select During Purchase

Body Cord

Recommended Product: Body Cord, Epee Protected

SKU(s): BCLN5

Purchase Options: Select During Purchase

Chest Protector

Recommended Product: Men’s Plastic Chest Protector- Masterguard

SKU(s): UPCP20

Purchase Options: Select During Purchase

Chest Protector

Recommended Product: Women’s Plastic Chest Protector (Non-FIE)

SKU(s): UPCP21

Purchase Options: Select During Purchase

Bag

Recommended Product: Linea Backpack Style Shoulder Bag

SKU(s): EBLN07

Purchase Options: Select During Purchase

Where to Purchase Equipment

Ready to gear up? We’ve rounded up our top-tier recommendations and trusted suppliers below to help you find the best kit.

The Fencing Post

Based in Escondido Calif., The Fencing Post is the closest fencing equipment supplier to LVFA. The store has everything you need to get your gear — from jackets, helmets, weapons, lames, and more.

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Absolute Fencing

Absolute Fencing is the largest fencing equipment store based in the United States. The store contains equipment for all disciplines and wheelchair fencing.

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Blue Gauntlet Fencing

Blue Gauntlet Fencing is another large-scale supplier of fencing gear in the United States. Their store also has equipment for all disciplines. If you have a fencer in your life, Blue Gauntlet fencing has gifts and novelty items that are guaranteed to make your loved ones smile.

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Prieur

Prieur Sport is a premier French fencing equipment brand with a long-standing reputation for quality and craftsmanship. From blades to protective gear, their store offers a curated selection of professional-grade equipment for fencers at every level.

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Leon Paul

Leon Paul is a high-end provider of fencing gear and is based in London. The company is run by Olympic fencers. It is the store most people recommend to others who are searching for professional gear!

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Our Equipment Guides & Links

Explore our specialized gear requirements and recommended resources for both Epee and Sabre below.