Foil

The Foil is a light weapon with a small, slightly rounded guard. It has a springy blade with a square cross section. The point is generally tipped by a small plastic ball. Foil is a point weapon, which means that it is fenced with a stabbing motion and the point must hit the target for a valid touch. The target area for foil is the main torso from crotch to shoulders, not including arms. Below is the foil, the weapon on which most beginning fencers are taught. It has a square blade and a small, slightly curved guard.