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. Judges Pick2017-04-11 · 42mThe judges pick past bladesmiths to represent them; first, the smiths must use steel from N.Y.C. streets to forge signature blades. In the final round, the competitors have five da
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2. Deer Horn Knives2017-04-11 · 42mFour bladesmiths tee up for a never-before seen challenge, harvesting steel from a vintage golf club to forge signature blades. In the final round, the remaining smiths must forge
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3. The Katzbalger2017-04-18 · 42mFor the first time ever, the competitors are challenged with creating not one, but two blades in the first round. After a grueling second round, the two remaining smiths have just
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4. Makraka2017-04-25 · 42mFour bladesmiths face a new twist in the first round when they learn they can’t forge any blade in their own style, they must forge a karambit, a curved knife that resembles a claw
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5. Fans' Choice2017-05-02 · 42mChosen by fans, four bladesmiths return for a second shot at victory. The smiths must use their best forging techniques to make a signature blade using barbed wire; the final two s
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6. Akrafena2017-05-09 · 42mBladesmiths are tasked with forging a Kukri, the signature blade of master smith and judge, Jason Knight. After two rounds of mishaps and mischief, two smiths forge ahead in the fi
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7. Talwar2017-05-16 · 42mA new group of competitors face the unknown when they are tasked with using odd shapes of mystery steel to forge a blade in their signature style. All four smiths fight to the fini
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8. The Cinquedea2017-05-23 · 42mFour bladesmiths are welcomed to the forge with a curveball–they must utilize questionable steel from mining tools to forge a blade in their signature style. Ultimately, two smiths
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9. The Charay2017-06-06 · 42mThe competitors must demonstrate edged-weapon mastery when they are tasked with turning salvaged junkyard steel into a weapon. Two forge ahead to the final round to recreate the le
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10. Sword Breaker Redemption2017-06-13 · 42mFour competitors return to the forge for a second chance; they must forge their signature blades using recycled steel from a jackhammer. Then, the finalists must recreate a distinc
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11. Master & Apprentice2017-07-11 · 42mMasters compete alongside their apprentices as they take turns on the forge floor, fusing their skills to forge a cleaver using the arduous jellyroll technique; in the final round,
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12. Ngombe Ngulu2017-07-18 · 42mFour bladesmiths must forge blades from a giant elevator cable; two finalists return home to recreate the African Ngombe Ngulu, known as the executioner's sword.
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13. The Shamshir2017-07-25 · 42mFour competing bladesmiths are tasked with forging a bowie knife that will require a d-guard in the second round; only two manage to make it through to the final round where they m
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14. The Kachin Dao2017-08-01 · 42mSmiths must use steel from old nautical equipment to forge-weld their signature blades, while being forced to do it using a metal inlay technique; then, the two finalists have just
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15. The Gladiators' Scissor2017-08-08 · 42mWith a variety of steels to choose from, the smiths are forced to create a canister Damascus billet from which they must forge a dagger; only two enter the final round where they m
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16. The Kampilan2017-08-22 · 42mFour bladesmiths head to a scrap yard to create their signature blades using harvested metal and a coal forge; in the final round, the smiths must re-create a fearsome battle weapo
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17. The Kpinga2017-08-29 · 42mThe smiths are forced to layer a complex Damascus pattern into their signature-style blades; broken blades fall throughout two challenges and an unforgiving round; finalists must r
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18. The Yatagan2017-09-12 · 42mThe competition shifts into high gear when the smiths are tasked with turning the rusted steel from a 1971 Mercury Cougar into their signature blades in just three hours; the final
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19. International Championship / The Spadroon2017-10-03 · 42mFour of the top smiths from around the world compete in an international championship; two smiths return home empty handed, while two go on to recreate the Spadroon, a weapon that
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20. Tabar-Shishpar2017-10-10 · 42mSmiths are asked to forge blades from pipe wrenches; two competitors advance to the final round during which they must recreate a rare axe-mace hybrid known as the Tabar-Shishpar.
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21. Ultimate Champions Edition2017-10-17 · 42mFive returning champions must earn a spot at one of the four anvils; the four remaining smiths are given cubes to forge blades in the infamous canister Damascus challenge; then, th
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22. Knights Templar2017-10-24 · 42mFour brave smiths are thrown for a loop when they must forge together rusty chain mail and high quality steel to produce Knights Templar Crusader Daggers in Round 1.
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23. Viking Edition2017-10-31 · 42mFour brave competitors march into a dry moat where they must resurrect old swords and forge them into a Viking Seax, using the time-tested coal forge. With hammers in full swing an
Cast
David Lain BakerSelf - Judge
Doug MarcaidaSelf - JudgeImages
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