A foil fencer scores only by hitting the opponent's torso with the blade tip. As the foil is lighter and has fewer targets than both épée and sabre, it demands better techniques and strategies.

In foil and sabre, referees apply the aforementioned right of way to determine who scores when simultaneous touches occur. In épée, simultaneous hits can result in points for both fencers.

The epee sword is similar to the foil sword. It’s slightly heavier, but it’s still a slim blade with a blunted tip, which is the only part of the weapon that can score points.

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Guwahati, Jan. 23: Fencer Kavita Devi today made it to two finals — foil and epee individual events — in the second all-Assam senior inter-district fencing championship at Abita Indoor Hall here.