We selected the Paul Maraging FIE blade for this weapon as it provides the best balance of durability, light weight and an extremely long lifespan. It is made from maraging steel in London England and is fully FIE approved. In fact, all of the components for this weapon are made in our own factory in the UK. The weapon is fitted with a stainless steel TiN point for increased durability. For the guard and socket we chose our lightweight versions as a blade of this quality deserves to be partnered with the best components available. We have opted for the see through Pro-Range pad to make maintanance easier. The handle is our most popular, cast in aluminium and coated in Ultra grip insulation to give you the best contact with the handle. If you are unsure of the hadle size to go for (which you probably are!) as a general rule hand and shoe size are linked so for shoe sizes up to 3 select XS, 4-6 S, 7-10 M, 11-12 L and 13+ XL