Fencing sword like a foil but with a heavier blade (4)

I believe the answer is:

epee

(Other definitions for epee that I've seen before include "Bit of fencing" , "Rapier" , "Fencer's sword" , "Fencing blade" , "Fighting blade" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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