Forged in Fire
TV-PG
8.2
2015
Reality
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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- Cast:
- David Lain Baker , Doug Marcaida
Episode 35 : The Boateng Saber
August. 05,2020
In this first-ever pay-to-play competition, smiths must fork over forge funds to use the necessary tools; after two smiths are left bankrupt, the remaining two return home to re-create the most expensive sword ever sold; the Boateng Saber.
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Episode 34 : Super Champion Edition
July. 29,2020
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Episode 33 : Japanese Ono
July. 22,2020
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Episode 30 : The Nimcha
April. 29,2020
Four smiths are tasked with forging signature blades from scrap metal shavings. After two intense rounds, the remaining smiths head home to recreate the Nimcha, a sword traditionally made from recycled blades. Which smith will get scrappy to produce a weapon worthy of $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire Champion?
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Episode 29 : Baby Boomer vs Gen Z
April. 22,2020
Baby Boomers and Gen Z-ers face off in the Old vs. New competition. After several intense rounds, two smiths head back to their home forges to recreate ancient China's Sword of Goujian, one of the most intact artifacts ever recovered by archaeologists. Which smith's sword is pristine enough to stand the test of time, earning the title of Forged in Fire Champion and $10,000?
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Episode 28 : Samurai Showdown
April. 15,2020
In this Samurai themed competition, four smiths must forge a Japanese tanto dagger. Summoning their inner warriors, the smiths fight to produce blades that are worthy of the samurai. Ultimately, two competitors return home to reproduce the deadly Sodegaramai. Which smith will snag the title of Forged in Fire Champion and win $10,000?
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Episode 27 : The Ikakalaka
April. 08,2020
Four smiths determine their fate when they have to select a forging technique ranging from easy to difficult. They must choose wisely as their selection will directly impact their next round. Ultimately, two smiths must recreate the Ikakalaka African Sword.
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Episode 24 : The German Dussage
March. 18,2020
Four bladesmiths are tasked with making a canister damascus blade from threaded bolts. After a couple of intense rounds and some brutal testing, two smiths return to their home forges to recreate the deadly German Dussage Sword. Two blades will be pushed to their limits, but only one will emerge with the $10,000 prize and the title of Forged in Fire Champion.
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Episode 23 : The Chinese Zhanmadao
March. 11,2020
Four smiths are tasked with creating signature blades from 1095 steel. As time ticks by, new parameters will be added, keeping the smiths on their toes. Ultimately, two smiths make it back to their home forges to recreate one of the longest swords in the forge, the Chines Zhanmadao. Which smith will forge a blade worthy of $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire Champion?
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Episode 21 : Darb Sri Gun Chai Battle Sword
February. 05,2020
In a twist of fate, four smiths must forge a twist and stack Damascus blade. After two rounds the last two smiths standing must return home and recreate the Darb Sri Gun Chai, an enormous, double handed Thai battle sword. Two beautiful swords will be tested to their limits, but only one can be proclaimed the Forged in Fire Champion and win the prize of $10,000.
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Episode 20 : French Pioneer Sword
January. 29,2020
Four smiths are out on the farm to salvage steel from old farm equipment to make classic chef knives. Only two smiths will slice and dice their way to the final round where they must forge the iconic Rooster Head French Pioneer Sword. Find out which smith will cook up a sword worthy of victory, earning the title of Forged in Fire Champion and a check for $10,000.
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Episode 18 : The Spanish Conquistador Sword
January. 22,2020
Four smiths are faced with recreating the WWII Special Forces Smatchet knife. A knife famous for its versatility on the battlefield. After two rounds and two competitors being eliminated the two remaining smiths head back to their home forges to recreate the infamous Spanish Conquistador sword. Find out which smith will join the ranks of Forged in Fire champions and return home with the $10,000 prize.
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Episode 17 : Charlemagne's Sword
January. 15,2020
Four smiths crack open crucibles to reveal surprise metals they'll be using to forge signature blades. After a tense round, one smith is sent packing while the three remaining competitors are tasked with casting bronze guards. Only two survive and move on to their home forges to recreate the legendary sword of King Charlemagne: the Joyeuse. Which Smith's sword will be fit for a king?
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Episode 16 : The Sword in the Stone
January. 08,2020
Four smiths are on a quest to forge signature blades from various Damascus patterns. A tedious and time-consuming task, only three competitors will be victorious. After a brutal second round the final two competitors are tasked with recreating their own version of the legendary Sword in the Stone. Find out which smith can pull the best sword from the forge and be crowned Forged in Fire Champion with a king's worthy prize of $10,000.
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Episode 13 : Frankish Throwing Axes
December. 11,2019
Four smiths get ready for the ultimate showdown when they are tasked with forging a camp knife out of steel harvested from a barbecue. Temperatures run high as they must first figure out what steel is high carbon and what is mild. After their blades are grilled to perfection and have gone through an intense round of testing, only two smiths advance to their home forges to recreate a pair of Frankish Throwing Axes.
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Episode 11 : The Barbarian Spatha
November. 20,2019
Four smiths must salvage steel from old weapons and combine them using the Hada technique to forge a Pugio - the dagger said to have murdered Julius Caesar.
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Episode 10 : Revolutionary War Spontoon
November. 13,2019
Four smiths spring into action when they are tasked with creating signature blades from different sized springs.
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Episode 9 : Military Tribute
November. 13,2019
In honor of Veteran's Day, four bladesmiths pay tribute in a special military themed competition, forging their blades from the biggest salvage yet--a panzer tank.
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Episode 8 : The Tizona of El Cid
November. 06,2019
Four smiths must face the music when they are tasked with creating San-Mai blades from musical instruments.
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Episode 7 : The Musketeer Rapier
November. 06,2019
Four smiths are tasked with transforming bits and pieces of old damascus steel into fossil damascus signature blades.
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Episode 6 : The Boa-Zande Sword
October. 30,2019
Four smiths must know the drill when they’re tasked with forging a canister damascus blade using different sized drill bits.
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Episode 5 : Halloween Edition
October. 30,2019
In this frighteningly special Halloween competition, four smiths shiver to the bone as they salvage steel from the corpses of broken, decaying blades, and turn it into a zombie killer.
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Episode 4 : The Rock-Throwing Crossbow
October. 23,2019
Four bladesmiths honor the forge’s legendary power hammer Big Blu by ripping it apart and forging competition choppers.
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Episode 3 : The Jian Sword
October. 23,2019
Four smiths get thrown into the mix when they must Frankenstein a blade from one knife and combine it with a different weapon’s handle.
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Episode 2 : General Patton's Sabre
October. 16,2019
In a Forged in Fire first, four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a parameter specific blade shape in just two hours. To add more fuel to the fire, the smiths are unaware of the weapon they’re making and how it will be tested.
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