Expanding Access to Fencing
Fencing can be difficult to enter—not because of lack of interest, but because equipment creates a real barrier. A mask, jacket, glove, and weapon can decide whether someone gets to try the sport at all.
The Blade Initiative exists to bridge that gap. When programs replace or retire usable gear, we help move that equipment toward beginners, youth programs, and new participants who otherwise may not have access.
What We Collect
For Schools & Clubs
If your program cycles out older fencing equipment, we make donation simple. No formal sorting system is required. We can coordinate pickup, confirm what is usable, and redirect gear toward new fencers.
Your retired equipment can become someone else’s first step onto the strip.
Connect With Us
To donate gear, ask a question, or connect us with a fencing program, email: