1. Fencing: The team epee competition begins but the United States faces an uphill battle.

2. The epee is the dueling sword, and its blade is stiffer than that of the foil.

3. Foil, epee and sabre are the three weapons used in fencing competitions.

4. And the epee is heavier than the foil, and its blade is stiffer.

5. The study examined influential factors of epee fencers decision - making in simulating fencing situation.

6. There are three kinds of sword used in the Olympic fencing - foil, sabre, and epee.