The X-Fencing Y S2000 is the first step into high end blades where the basic shape of the blades is refined to give better balance. It is thicker at the base to center the weight of the saber in the hand. The Y refers to the shape of the middle of the blades after steel has been scooped off either side to reduce over all weight and especially point-heaviness. The X-Fencing Y with its better balance retains its form faithfully in spite of the hard knocks of heavy fencing.