Those who have never seen a fencing blade up close in real life might think that it is too slim and flexible to be dangerous.
But anyone who has even participated in a simulated fencing match with wooden staves knows that the fencing blades used in competition are razor sharp, and that one must be very careful; concentration cannot slip for even a single second.
It takes a lifetime of preparation to even win a regional award at a fencing competition: therefore, those who are able to ascend to the very top and win World Championships are in a totally different class.
In this trivia book, you will learn about many of these legends of fencing, and about the countries that they proudly represented in their successful quests for glory.