One who fences with a
sabre (sometimes spelled
saber).
The standard stereotype of a sabreur (mostly true):
Sabreurs fence sabre - a single-edged weapon characterized by sudden
charges and wide, slashing attacks. Sabreurs prefer tight black leather
clothing. Studded collars and wristbands are also quite common, as well
as dog collars, leather hoods, multiply-pierced body parts and grotesque
or obscene tattoos. While many wear highly-polished pointed-toed boots
with silver toe caps and spurs, most prefer heavier stompin' boots of the
Doc Marten variety.
Sabre fencers tend to be more heavily built than the other two. In sharp
contrast to the casual brutality of the epeeists, or the studied, exquisite
cruelties practiced by foilists, sabreurs are most often prone to random
behavior. Screaming is a common manifestation of this, and the source
of much amusement for groups of sabreurs out on the town. (Particularly
when touring libraries, museums, retail outlets, and hospital wards.) Occasionally
a sabre fencer will leap without warning into heavy traffic. His compatriots
will generally take advantage of the ensuing confusion to loot the nearest
music store.