Dueling swords are a type of weapon used in fencing and other martial arts. The three most common types of dueling swords are sabers, epees, and RAPIERS. Sabers are curved swords with a single cutting edge and a large hand guard. Epees are straight swords with a triangular cross-section and a large bell guard. RAPIERS are slender, sharply pointed swords with a complex hilt. All three types of dueling swords are used in fencing and other martial arts.