Maraging blades are required in foil and épée because crack propagation in maraging steel is 10 times slower than in carbon steel, resulting in less blade breakage and fewer injuries.
Maraging blades are required in foil and épée. Crack propagation in maraging steel is 10 times slower than in carbon steel. Maraging blades were resulting in less blade breakage. Maraging blades were resulting in fewer injuries.