Blaise Freres (BF) blades are made in France and are regarded by many to be the best in the world in terms of feel. They tend to be on the stiffer than most other blades. Thy are not as light or long lasting as Leon Paul blades but the additional weight suits some people's style of fencing. These are wired with Leon Paul TiN Titanium Nitride tips for the ultimate in smoothness and minimum maintenance.