Before you go making something like an epee, foil, etc. find out what steel to use. They're made from a special alloy that doesn't break easily and breaks in a safe manner when it does.
Even with modern alloys these things break regularly and I'd be surprised if a home made one, home heat treated would take very well just to being swung around. A triangular cross section has some serious stresses on it under the best of conditions. (steel, manufacture and heat treatment) The chances you'll be able to hand forge and heat treat one from spring (not a safe steel) or found stock and have something safe to use are slimmer than none.
Have fun, play safe.
Frosty
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