Forte (fencing) Forte (fencing) In fencing, forte (from the Romance root meaning "strong") is "the strong part" of the blade—the one third-closest to the hilt. The "strength" refers to the control established over the opponent's weapon upon contact of one's forte with the opponent's foible (a situation of favourable leverage). (See also parry (fencing).) Fencer Ridolfo Capo Ferro defined the forte as the blade from the hilt to the middle. From the middle to the top is known as the debole. The debole is the part of the sword, especially a rapier, that is used for offensive actions. Italian fencing master Ridolfo
San Mauro Forte 9 miles) to the south. The provincial capital, Matera is 70 km / 44 miles away, while the administrative capital of the adjacent province, Potenza, is 66 km / 41 miles away. San Mauro Forte is included in the administrative grouping of The place was established in the sixth century. It was probably part of Magna Graecia. San Mauro Forte San Mauro Forte is a town and "comune" in the province of Matera, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. The little town is on a hill, above sea level, in the west central part of the province. To the