Foil and saber's kin (4)

I believe the answer is:

epee

(Other definitions for epee that I've seen before include "Pointed weapon" , "It may offer riposte" , "Duelling blade" , "Use it to fence" , "Another fencing sword" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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