Prieur Fencing Patents
La maison Prieur, born in 1788, is the oldest fencing brand in the world and the only French fencing equipment house more than two hundred years old.
Our incredible success through the centuries is the result of a unique legacy that began with Mr. Antoine Prieur who, tired of selling ugly and often grotesque fencing outfits, decided one day to bring them the touch of aesthetics that would make him the ambassador of an elegant and refined fencing.
The Prieur French Touch was born.
All the fencers of France and elsewhere jostle at his shop to discover a unique selection of fabrics, models, shades. Prieur outfits mark the beginning of a new era in which allure and elegance are now an integral part of the sport's identity.
With his fame, Mr Prieur models and creates many patented and innovative products, to improve the comfort and safety of fencers.
Historical Innovations & Patents
Sports Fencing Mask
Prieur is at the origin of the very first sports fencing mask in 1844, changing safety standards forever.
✓ Official Mask PatentThe Pommel & Thread
Prieur invented the pommel and thread of the end of the silk of the blade. This greatly facilitated the changing of the blade.
✓ Patent Threading Foil MountOff-Center Épée Guard
Innovated again by designing the legendary épée Guard with the off-center hole to guarantee better hand protection and arm safety.
✓ Patent Guard Épée & Pointe ElectricalModern Mask Evolution
Continued modernization of protective structures, resulting in advanced technical Mask Patents built for high impact safety.
✓ 1986 Mask Patent