Crossword puzzle clue "swords of sorts"

EPEE, (French) a sword similar to the foil but with a larger guard and a heavier blade of triangular cross section

ANELACE, (archaic) a short two-edged dagger, also ANLACE, ANLAS

to discuss with reasoning

the act of one that arms

BALDRIC, a warrior's sword belt, also BALDRICK, BAUDRIC, BAUDRICK, BAWDRIC

having a blade

to meet in opposition