Forged in Fire S05E07 · The Karabela

Overview

Four bladesmiths must kick their skills into gear when they’re tasked with forging blades out of steel from a chain and a sprocket, but only two will secure a spot in the final round, where they have five days to forge the iconic karabela saber.

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1. 1 1. Rookies Edition (The War Golok)2018-03-13 · 42mFive novice smiths must earn their way into the competition because one smith will be sent home before the forge lights up; the two left standing must re-create a 16th-century weap
2. 2 2. The Schiavona2018-03-20 · 42mThe bladesmiths begin on a farm where they must harvest steel from farming tools, then use coal forges to make their signature blades with a hidden lanyard hole; the two remaining
3. 3 3. The Sica2018-03-27 · 42mThe smiths must forge a signature blade out of a 50-caliber flintlock pistol; despite giving it their best shot, it becomes a struggle to turn a gun into a blade and after two grue
4. 4 4. The Jumonji Yari2018-04-03 · 42mSmiths must forge functional friction folders and find the critical junction where skill meets resiliency; two finalists must recreate a Japanese trident called the Jumonji Yari, a
5. 5 5. The Kabyle Flyssa2018-04-10 · 42mParts from a salvaged cannon are used to make signature blades, and in the end, two smiths re-create the North African Kabyle flyssa in a final round, which will determine whose bl
6. 6 6. Ultimate Team Challenge (The Chinese Dao)2018-04-17 · 42mFour master smiths compete alongside their apprentices to forge an iconic weapon of warfare: the trench knife; each team must work together, tagging in and out every half hour, wit
7. 7 7. The Karabela2018-04-24 · 42mFour bladesmiths must kick their skills into gear when they’re tasked with forging blades out of steel from a chain and a sprocket, but only two will secure a spot in the final rou
8. 8 8. The Zande Spear2018-05-01 · 42mFour blade smiths find the devil is in the details when they must combine two or more steels to forge J. Nielson's favorite blade, a Damascus European dagger. In a challenge where
9. 9 9. The Navaja2018-05-08 · 42mFour bladesmiths test their mettle in a rock quarry, where they're tasked with making blades using only harvested steel and coal forges. Over the course of two intense rounds, the
10. 10 10. The German Halberd2018-05-15 · 42mThe pressure is on as the Smiths are tasked with forging Dave Baker’s favorite blade, the Scottish Dirk. Can they master the difficult design of this weapon, and live up to the hig
11. 11 11. The Two-Handed Sword2018-05-22 · 42mThe smiths are forced to harvest steel from motorcycles to forge blades in their signature style, but things don't go according to plan; and after an intense race to the finish, th
12. 12 12. Military History Tribute (Naval Cutlass)2018-05-28 · 42mIn a special military themed episode, four bladesmiths, all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, dive into the fray when they are tasked with forging a combat knife from an anti-tank
13. 13 13. Horseman's Axe2018-05-29 · 42mFour bladesmiths are pushed to their limits when they each must forge a signature blade from small springs of steel. Wonky welds and broken billets cause major setbacks that must b
14. 14 14. Lion Spear2018-06-05 · 42mFour bladesmiths must figure out how to hack it when they are tasked with crafting a hatchet from pieces of odd shaped steel. After several forging failures, parameter mishaps, and
15. 15 15. Kelewang2018-06-12 · 42mThe bladesmiths must make their signature blades out of only drill bits and a chunk of mild steel, but untwisting the bits and combining the two steels proves almost impossible. Af
16. 16 16. Bagh Nakh2018-06-19 · 42mThe bladesmiths are forced to make canister Damascus using nuts and bolts, and the twists and turns of the challenge may be more than they can handle. Ultimately, two smiths avoid
17. 17 17. Glaive Guisarme2018-06-26 · 42mFour blade smiths must forge a Marine K-Bar all-purpose knife from multiple small blocks of steel. Ultimately, two smiths manage to reach the final round where they must recreate t
18. 18 18. Pioneer Sword2018-07-03 · 42mFour smiths must forge a multipurpose weapon from old rescue tools; after narrowly escaping elimination, two smiths head back to their home forges to recreate a unique utilitarian
19. 19 19. Wind and Fire Wheels2018-07-17 · 42mFour bladesmiths are tasked with forging a signature blade from a bicycle. After major setbacks and time-consuming failures, each smith is pushed to their limit as they race to the
20. 20 20. Smallsword2018-07-24 · 42mFour bladesmiths are tasked with forging friction folders from a huge steel coil; in the final round, the two remaining smiths head back to their home forges to create a blade that
21. 21 21. Celtic Anthropomorphic Sword2018-07-31 · 42mThe bladesmiths must forge a signature blade from W2 and a giant industrial-sized nut. Then, they face two unforgiving strength tests. Ultimately, only two smiths advance and head
22. 22 22. The Kilij2018-08-07 · 42mThe bladesmiths are tasked with creating their signature blade out of a massive ball bearing. Ultimately, two smiths return to their home forges to recreate the kilij, a lethal sab
23. 23 23. The Sawback Hunting Sword2018-08-14 · 42mFour bladesmiths are taken out of the forge and transported to the great outdoors, where they struggle to forge a blade in the noonday sun. They must forage for outdoor materials a
24. 24 24. The Arming Sword2018-08-21 · 42mIn a grueling Forged In Fire first, four bladesmiths must forge not just one, but three knives from railroad spikes in only three hours. Time management is essential for hammering
25. 25 25. The Sengese2018-08-28 · 42mFour bladesmiths must forge a fully functional serrated knife using steel from hand scissors; the remaining two competitors return to their home forges to create a unique and chall
26. 26 26. The Qinglong Ji2018-09-04 · 42mFour bladesmiths take a shot at forging a signature blade from the steel rings of a whiskey barrel. They must quickly adapt when they realize there may not be enough hardenable ste
27. 27 27. Hollywood Edition (Hattori Hanzō Katana)2018-09-12 · 42mFour bladesmiths pay homage to Hollywood; a survival knife; the final two smiths return home to re-create one of the most famous swords in cinematic history: Hattori Hanzo's 1,000-
28. 28 28. The Steel Crossbow2018-09-19 · 42mThe bladesmiths are tasked with creating a signature Damascus blade out of three different steels of different thicknesses; the two final competitors re-create one of the most intr
29. 29 29. The Landsknecht Sword2018-09-26 · 42mFour bladesmiths must craft a signature blade from a massive piece of elevator cable; the final two competitors return home to re-create a sword wielded by some of history's fierce
30. 30 30. Tournament Round 1 (Farriers) - The Mortuary Sword2018-10-03 · 42mFour bladesmiths are tasked with creating a San Mai blade from horseshoes and hoof rasps; the remaining two bladesmiths return to their home forges to create a famed weapon of the
31. 31 31. Tournament Round 2 (Armorers) - The Hooded Katar2018-10-10 · 42mFour bladesmiths must forge a Damascus blade out of something familiar: plate armor; the remaining two bladesmiths head back to their home forges to craft an exotic hybrid of pain
32. 32 32. Tournament Round 3 (Blacksmiths) - The Knightly Pole Axe2018-10-17 · 42mFour bladesmiths must forge a signature Damascus blade using steel from tools; the smiths that survive two brutal rounds of testing return to their home forges to recreate a multip
33. 33 33. Tournament Round 4 (Modern Metalworkers) - The Flamberge Rapier2018-10-24 · 42mFour bladesmiths must harvest materials from a metal sculpture to forge a needle point Damascus blade; the remaining smiths return to their own home forges to recreate a sword from
34. 34 34. Tournament Championship (Nodachi)2018-10-31 · 42mIn the final round of the Invitational Tournament, the winning farrier, armorer, blacksmith and modern metal worker face off to forge a wakizashi; the two finalists must then re-cr
35. 35 35. Slasher Edition (Grim Reaper's Scythe)2018-11-07 · 42mFour bladesmiths must create signature slasher blades, each using a different type of metal; the two finalists return to their home forges to recreate the Grim Reaper's scythe.
36. 36 36. Steel Takedown Bow2018-11-14 · 42mFour bladesmiths are tasked with forging a Crusader's dagger from a thick rod of W1 steel; the final two smiths must create Robin Hood's steel takedown bow.
37. 37 37. Bardiche2018-11-21 · 42mFour bladesmiths must build coal forges using materials scavenged from a storage unit and forge signature blades without any power tools; the remaining two smiths return home to re
38. 38 38. The Pipe Tomahawks2018-12-12 · 42mFour bladesmiths are challenged with forging a canister Damascus knife using only steel wool and 1095 powder; the final two head home to re-create an important weapon from North Am
39. 39 39. The Ring Hilted Sword2018-12-19 · 42mFour bladesmiths must each forge judge Ben Abbott's favorite blade, the Celtic ring knife, using the San Mai technique; the final two competitors return to their home forges to re-