Handy fencing implements (5)
I believe the answer is:
epees
'fencing implements' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for epees that I've seen before include "what can be seen on the piste" , "Fencing swords" , "weapons" .)