Fencing is a sport that involves two opponents competing with swords. The most common fencing swords are the epee, FOIL, SABER, SABRE, and RAPIER. The epee is a heavy sword with a triangular blade and a large bell guard. The FOIL is a light sword with a rectangular blade and a small bell guard. The SABER is a curved sword with a single-edged blade and a large bell guard. The SABRE is similar to the SABER but has a double-edged blade. The RAPIER is a long, slender sword with a sharp point and a large bell guard.