Fencing weapon (4)

I think it could be either:

epee

foil

(Other definitions for epee that I've seen before include "Rapier" , "Fencing blade" , "Bit of fencing" , "Duelling blade" , "Type of sword" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal, the Penny Press, The New York Times, the Newsday, The Times and The Guardian.

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