The duel at Blades is the most physical scene in Die Another Day that has nothing to do with gadgets, and the equipment is real. Leon Paul, the London fencing outfitter, made custom masks and uniforms for Pierce Brosnan’s Bond and Toby Stephens’ Graves. The Leon Paul fencing mask is the one piece of that kit an ordinary person can buy in a close relative, which is the point of this page.
In the film
Bond and Gustav Graves fence at Blades, the London club where their rivalry turns physical. Both men wear Leon Paul masks and the maker’s custom uniforms, according to our catalogue evidence. A source in our research adds that the film’s fencing master, Bob Anderson, always used Leon Paul equipment, which is why the production went to the company.
The details
Custom for the film. The masks on screen were made for the production and are not a catalogue item. We cannot give you a model number, and we will not guess one.
Three weapons, three masks. Leon Paul sells masks by weapon. The epee, foil and sabre masks differ in shape and in how much of the head and neck they cover, so choose the one that matches the weapon you will actually use.
Safety levels. The maker lists its masks by protection: Level 1 at 350N and Level 2 to the FIE standard. A beginner’s club mask and a competition mask are different products with different prices.
Washable and renewable. The X-Change range is described by the maker as the lightest and most breathable it makes, with a patented design that is fully washable and lets you replace worn parts rather than the whole mask.
Owning it now
If you fence, buy the mask your club and weapon require, and fit it before you commit. If you do not, a fencing mask is an odd but handsome object for a study wall, in the way a well-kept flying helmet is. In our view the plain white traditional mask looks best: no flags, no colours, just wire mesh and cloth bib.
What it costs. At the time of writing, October 2026, the maker’s US store lists the Arena Traditional Epee Mask at US$215 and the FIE Traditional Epee Mask at US$323. The X-Change FIE Contour Foil Mask is US$438. Prices change, so check the page before you order.
Specifications
| Maker | Leon Paul, London |
|---|---|
| Film masks | Custom made; not sold |
| Current masks | Epee, foil and sabre; Level 1 (350N) and Level 2 (FIE) |
| Examples | Arena Traditional Epee Mask US$215; FIE Traditional Epee Mask US$323; X-Change FIE Contour Foil Mask US$438 (October 2026) |
| Fit | Contour-fit or spring-case styles, depending on the model |
Questions
Can I buy the exact mask from Die Another Day?
No. The film masks were custom made by Leon Paul for the production and are not a catalogue product. The maker’s current masks are the closest thing you can buy.
Who made the fencing equipment in Die Another Day?
Leon Paul, according to our catalogue evidence. The company supplied custom uniforms and masks for Pierce Brosnan’s Bond and Toby Stephens’ Graves.
Which Leon Paul mask should I choose?
Choose by weapon first, then by safety level. Epee, foil and sabre masks are built differently, and competition fencers need the Level 2 FIE standard.
How much is a Leon Paul fencing mask?
At the time of writing, the maker’s US store lists masks from US$215 for an Arena Traditional Epee Mask to US$575 for some flag-design X-Change FIE masks.
The maker’s full range is on its masks page. For the film, see Die Another Day and Pierce Brosnan’s Bond.
