Criminal fight with swords (5)
I believe the answer is:
fence
'criminal' is the definition.
(someone who handles stolen goods)
I don't understand the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for fence that I've seen before include "Barrier; receiver" , "feature in horse-racing?" , "Stolen goods dealer" , "Fight with sword - barrier" , "Obstacle to clear, in steeple-chasing" .)