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
Bois Forte Indian Reservation the White Earth Indian Reservation. 50% of the reservation is wetland, and the 7,300 acre (30 km²) Nett Lake is said to be the largest producer of wild rice in the United States. Bois Forte Indian Reservation Bois Forte Indian Reservation is an Indian reservation formed for the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa (or "Zagaakwaandagowininiwag" (Men of the Thick Woods) in the Ojibwe language). The reservation is composed of three sections in northern Minnesota, United States: There are additional scattered parcels less than in size associated with the reservation. The reservation's total land area is 199.605 sq mi (516.974 km²).