Complete Foil Parts and Options
We can build a complete foil for you. We offer a number of part options and services that can be used to customize the foil. A basic foil comes with all of the options listed below.
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Items Included in an Italian Foil |
Items Included in an Ambidextrous
French Foil |
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French
Foil Blade |
French
Foil Blade |
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Aluminum
Guard |
Aluminum
Guard |
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Steel
Conversion Piece |
Steel
Pommel 75g, L = 2in |
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Steel
Pommel 75g, L = 2in |
Prac.
Foil Pad Felt |
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Prac.
Foil Pad Felt |
Rubber
Tip |
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Rubber
Tip |
Wrapped
Ambidextrous Maple Grip |
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Black
Walnut Plain Wood Grip |
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When combined these items yield a weapon of quality for a decent price. It will be eminently functional and visually appealing as well. All weapons are built so they balance at a point on the blade located 2 inches ±1/8 from the guard.
To customize the weapon even further, please choose from the various part options listed below. The part option you choose will replace the part on the standard foil.
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Part Options for Italian Foils |
Replaces |
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Standard
Conversion Piece with Extended Quillions |
Standard
Conversion Piece |
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Large
Conversion Piece |
Standard
Conversion Piece |
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Large
Conversion Piece with Extended Quillions |
Standard
Conversion Piece |
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Leather
Pad |
Prac.
Foil Pad |
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Parkerizing
the Pommel and Conversion Piece |
Steel
Pommel and Conversion Piece |
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Black
Semi Gloss Moly Coated Pommel and Conversion Piece |
Steel
Pommel and Conversion Piece |
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Small
Steel Pommel |
Steel
Pommel |
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Stainless
Steel Guard |
Aluminum
Guard |
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Part Options for Ambidextrous
French Foils |
Replaces |
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Leather
Pad |
Prac.
Foil Pad |
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Parkerized
Pommel |
Steel
Pommel |
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Black
Semi Gloss Moly Coated Steel Pommel |
Steel
Pommel |
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Small
Steel Pommel |
Steel
Pommel |
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Parkerized
Small Steel Pommel |
Steel
Pommel |
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Black
Semi Gloss Moly Coated Small Steel Pommel |
Steel
Pommel |
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Stainless
Steel Guard |
Aluminum
Guard |
Both weapons can be electrified for use in competition. The electrified versions come with and electric blade mounted with a French tip and your choice of a two prong or bayanet style socket. We for competition weapons we recommend that all parts be molycoated or parkerized to insulate the weapon. See Pricing page for more information on options and features for electric foils.
The different sizes of conversion piece accommodate different hand sizes. Fencers with large hands should choose the large conversion piece. People with small to average hand sizes should choose the standard size piece.
The different finishs are a matter of taste. Polished steel is the traditional look. The parkerized pieces resist corrosion and scratching extremely well. The moly coated pieces look stunning.
A large conversion piece may not meet FIE rules and may not be allowed in competition. In order for a foil made with a large conversion piece to meet the FIE rules, it is necessary to use the 12 cm guard. Please see the Items page for details
All of these options allow the fencer to make the weapon their own and have it fit their needs.
If you have any questions regarding the options please send us an email at:
