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
Riccardo Forte Riccardo Forte Riccardo Forte (born 17 May 1999) is an Italian footballer who plays as a forward for Pistoiese, on loan from Milan. Forte made his professional debut for Milan in a 2–0 Europa League loss to HNK Rijeka on 7 December 2017. On 10 August 2018, Forte was loaned out to Serie C side Pistoiese. On 16 September he made his Serie C debut for Pistoiese as a substitute replacing Jacopo Fanucchi in the 85th minute of a 2–1 away defeat against Pro Patria. Two weeks later, on 30 September, he played his first match as a starter for