Gear Guides
Explanations of the different types of items used in fencing.

How To: Make a Hard Blade Cover
- By Craig Harkins
- . March 10, 2014
Over the past few years the hard blade cover has become a staple for a large number of fencers. Whether it’s to protect blades against

Epee Assembly – Do it Legally for Summer Nationals
- By Craig Harkins
- . May 8, 2013
UPDATE – May 2016: The FOC has finally seen reason and reverted their position on the mousehole wiring and issued a statement to that effect:

New Epee Point Screw Reviewed!
- By Craig Harkins
- . January 9, 2013
We received our copy of American Fencing magazine and saw that Ben Bratton had written up a review of the NEPS screws and driver that

Buying Youth Fencing Shoes
- By Craig Harkins
- . December 5, 2012
Confused about what shoes to buy your child for their fencing classes? Take a look at our guide to purchasing shoes for your youth fencer. We’ll break down a few of our finds to fit those kids with feet smaller than the normal range of regular fencing shoes.

Leon Paul Evolution Grip
- By Craig Harkins
- . November 6, 2012
This looks interesting. Sugru allows for molding of the pistol grip to just the exact shape that you want. This is an evolution from the