Components
There are two varieties of foil in use today: the nonelectric foil, known as "steam" or "dry," and the electrically scored foil. The components common to both varieties are the pommel, grip, guard, thumb pad, and blade.
The nonelectric foil has a blunted end, typically produced by folding over the tip of the blade, that is capped with a plastic or rubber knob. Nonelectric foils are primarily used for practice, although some organizations still fence competitively using dry foils. The Fédération Internationale d'Escrime and most national organisations require electric scoring apparatus at sanctioned tournaments, though some leagues hold only visually judged, non-electric tournaments.
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