Cleaning a Fencing Foil?

For a practice weapon steel wool is fine.

Is your problem because your foil isn't lighting on a hit? In that case, make sure your insulating wire is intact and your tape is secure (also checking that the tip and barrel are threaded/screwed together properly). You can really use any product for metal cleaning, but the lower the abrasive the better. Make sure not to use one that coats because you may not get lights on your opponent's lame because of the coating (conductor problems). You can also clean the tip by unscrewing and swabbing a q-tip inside, just be careful when you take it off because of the inner components - they will go flying if you don't have them under control. However it has been quite some time since I have fenced or even held a foil, there are probably some fabulous new specialized products out now.

Good luck, and take care! :)

i haven't used my foil, saber, or epee in many many years. how can I restore them?

Thank you!!!

I am a collector of edged weapons and i have found "MAAS" to be the best metal cleaner, bar-none...

let the blood dry on to intimidate opponents.