Forged in Fire (2015)
Competitors re-create weapons from historical periods ranging from Japanese katanas to medieval broadswords to ancient throwing blades. Each entry is judged on its artistry as well as its functionality and accuracy.
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Episodes
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1. Japanese Katana2015-06-22 · 42mIn this explosive new series, four bladesmiths will compete for $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire champion. Across three grueling rounds, competitors design and forge deadly
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2. Chakram2015-06-29 · 42mFour bladesmiths must forge a weapon using only reclaimed metal. With the clock winding down, two of the competitors are dramatically forced to improvise, and one almost doesn't ma
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3. Viking Battle Axe2015-07-06 · 42mThe bladesmiths must transform a steel "train spring" into a weapon of their choosing. Only two competitors will move on and are given just five days to forge a legendary Viking Ba
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4. Katar2015-07-13 · 42mFor this week's challenge the competitors create their signature blade by using the Hada technique--a traditional process that involves forging multiple layers of steel together. T
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5. Crusader Sword2015-07-20 · 42mThe forge heats up as our four bladesmiths struggle create a special Japanese hardening technique on their signature blades. After a difficult first round of testing, the remaining
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6. The Elizabethan Rapier2015-07-27 · 42mThe forge heats up as the bladesmiths must use an age-old technique to create their signature weapons. But will their swords make the cut when the judges put them through a battery
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7. The Roman Gladius2015-08-03 · 42mA steel ball bearing ends up being transformed into a weapon. The finalists have to create a historically important blade called a Roman Gladius.
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8. The Moro Kris2015-08-10 · 42mThe bladesmiths must forge a signature weapon using everyday steel objects like ball bearings and shovels as their only source material. One contestant puts finishing his weapon be
Cast
David Lain BakerSelf - Judge
Doug MarcaidaSelf - JudgeImages
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