I know next to nothing about fencing. I wasn't even aware that there were different types so I can't give a knowledgeable opinion.
From a character point of view, I would think Sherlock dabbles in all three forms. As in, if he had to give a demo or list the rules, he could do all three and have moderate skill with the epee, foil, and sabre. If he was going to lean toward one, based on your descriptions I'd say that he'd be best physically with the sabre.
It fits the classic!Holmes canon as well as the idea that modern!Sherlock is aggressive and can actually strategize to attack very well under pressure in that calculating, cold sort of way.
I also amuse myself with the idea that he'd be less good at foil fencing because he would get too caught up in the fun of it (probably because in the deepest, darkest part of his mind he imagines himself as a pirate which can get distracting with all the joy he gets out of that image).
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From a character point of view, I would think Sherlock dabbles in all three forms. As in, if he had to give a demo or list the rules, he could do all three and have moderate skill with the epee, foil, and sabre. If he was going to lean toward one, based on your descriptions I'd say that he'd be best physically with the sabre.
It fits the classic!Holmes canon as well as the idea that modern!Sherlock is aggressive and can actually strategize to attack very well under pressure in that calculating, cold sort of way.
I also amuse myself with the idea that he'd be less good at foil fencing because he would get too caught up in the fun of it (probably because in the deepest, darkest part of his mind he imagines himself as a pirate which can get distracting with all the joy he gets out of that image).