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
Jonathan Forte played internationally since. Doncaster Rovers Scunthorpe United Jonathan Forte Jonathan Ronald James Forte (born 25 July 1986) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for League Two club Exeter City. Born in Sheffield, he has also represented Barbados at international level. Forte's first professional contract came with his home town club Sheffield United before a move to Scunthorpe United in 2007. After four years, he then signed for Southampton in 2011. During his career Forte has also spent time on loan at Doncaster Rovers, Rotherham United, Notts County, Preston North End and Crawley Town. Forte was born in