Epee (English spelling)

Japanese: エペ(英語表記)épée
Epee (English spelling)
A type of sword used in fencing. Also, a men's only competitive event using it. The sword is called a "dueling weapon" and has a total length of 110cm, a blade length of 90cm, a maximum weight of 770g, and a triangular cross section. Attacks are made only by thrusts (touches), and the first to score five hits wins. The whole body is an effective attacking surface, and simultaneous thrusts by both players are permitted.

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Japanese:
フェンシングに用いる剣の一種。またそれを用いて行なう男子のみの競技種目。剣は「決闘の武器」と呼ばれ,全長 110cm,剣身 90cm,最大重量 770gで,剣身横断面は三角形。攻撃は突き (トゥシュ) のみで5本先取で勝ちとなる。全身が有効攻撃面で,双方の同時突きが認められる。

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