Sport involving swords is a term that refers to fencing, which is an Olympic sport that has been around since the 15th century. Fencing is a physical and tactical sport that involves two opponents using swords to score points against each other. The most common type of SWORD used in fencing is the epee, which is a French word meaning 'SWORD'. The epee is a thrusting weapon with a triangular cross-section and a large bell guard. It is the heaviest of the three weapons used in fencing and is the only one that allows for simultaneous attacks from both fencers.