'' Forged in Fire'' is an American

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series that has aired on the

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channel since its season one premiere episode on June 22, 2015 and is produced by Outpost Entertainment. The program places four competitors in three elimination rounds to forge bladed weapons. Each weapon is tested and evaluated by a panel of three (sometimes four) judges. As the host for seasons one through seven, Wil Willis introduced the parameters for each episode. Grady Powell replaced Willis for season eight onward. The main judges include Historic Weapons Re-creation Specialist David Baker, Edged Weapon Specialist Doug Marcaida,

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(ABS) Master Bladesmith James Neilson, and two-time ''Forged in Fire'' champion Ben Abbott. Neilson missed most of season three due to hand surgery. ABS Master Bladesmith Jason Knight filled in for him from episode three of that season through episode seven of season four. Neilson briefly returned for the first episode of season four (a special with Knight, Baker, and Marcaida) before returning for good in episode eight until Abbott took over for the final three episodes. Since then, Neilson and Abbott have shared judging duties into season eight. Also during season four, Marcaida injured his right

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while testing a weapon. Marcaida's younger brother RJ and

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students filled in for weapons testing while he recovered from the injury.

Series overview

Episodes

Season 1 (2015)

Season 2 (2016)

Season 3 (2016–2017)

Season 4 (2017)

Season 5 (2018)

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Rhomphaia The rhomphaia ( grc, ῥομφαία) was a close-combat bladed weapon used by the Thracians as early as 350-400 BC. Rhomphaias were weapons with a straight or slightly curved single-edged blade attached to a pole, which in most cases was consider ...

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Golok A golok is a cutting tool, similar to a machete, that comes in many variations and is found throughout the Malay archipelago. It is used as an agricultural tool as well as a weapon. The word ''golok'' (sometimes misspelled in English as "gollock" ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 03, 13 , Viewers = 1.24 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida This episode followed the same structure as the "Ultimate Champions Edition" in Season 4, with five smiths who were inspired to take up the craft after watching the show. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Brian Schmidt {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Matt Wagner {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Tyler Grant {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Joey Lynn (Round 1) {{Color box, #FF8C8C, border=silver, 5. Steve Johnson (preliminary) , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 60 , EpisodeNumber2 = 2 , Title = The Schiavona , Aux1 = Signature blade with a lanyard loop
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Schiavona The basket-hilted sword is a sword type of the early modern era characterised by a basket-shaped guard that protects the hand. The basket hilt is a development of the quillons added to swords' crossguards since the Late Middle Ages. In mod ...

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Sica The sica was a short sword or large dagger of ancient Illyrians, Thracians and Dacians, used in Ancient Rome too, originating in the Halstatt culture. It was originally depicted as a curved sword (see the Zliten mosaic as well as numerous oil la ...

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flyssa The flyssa is a traditional edged weapon of Algeria produced and used during the 19th century and earlier. It originates from the Kabyle Iflissen Lebhar tribal confederacy. Characteristics These weapons have blades of various sizes from , and ...

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Trench knife A trench knife is a combat knife designed to kill or incapacitate an enemy at close quarters, such as in a trench or other confined area.Peterson, Harold L., Daggers and Fighting Knives of the Western World, Courier Dover Publications, , (2001), ...

, Aux2 = Chinese

dao Dao, Dão or DAO may refer to: * Tao (Chinese: "The Way" 道), a philosophical concept * Dao (Chinese sword) (刀), a type of Chinese sword * Dao (Naga sword), a weapon and a tool of Naga people People and language * Yao people, a minority ethnic ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 04, 17 , Viewers = 1.16 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Master and apprentice pairs competed together. Each pair was required to alternate who worked on the blade at any given time. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Mark J. Hopper & Jessica D. Collins {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Joe Calton & Casey Perdue {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Raleigh Desiato & Kelly Gregory {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Tyler Adkins & Leon Vanguard , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 65 , EpisodeNumber2 = 7 , Title = Karabela , Aux1 = Signature blade
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Karabela A karabela was a type of Polish sabre () popular in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Polish fencer Wojciech Zabłocki defines a karabela as a decorated sabre with the handle stylized as the head of a bird and an open crossguard. Etymolo ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 04, 24 , Viewers = 1.20 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Ethan Kempf {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Liam Fuller {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Ron Gramza {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Evan Griffith , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 66 , EpisodeNumber2 = 8 , Title = The Zande Spear , Aux1 =

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Navaja The ''navaja'' is a traditional Spanish folding-blade fighting and utility knife.de Rementeria y Fica, Mariano, ''Manual of the Baratero'' (transl. and annot. by James Loriega), Boulder, CO: Paladin Press, (2005) One of the oldest folding kni ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 05, 08 , Viewers = 1.12 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Matthew Christiano {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Wade Seiders {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Christoph Deringer {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Brandon Austin , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 68 , EpisodeNumber2 = 10 , Title = The German Halberd , Aux1 = Scottish

Dirk A dirk is a long bladed thrusting dagger.Chisholm, Hugh (ed.), ''Dagger'', The Encyclopædia Britannica, 11th ed., Vol. VII, New York, NY: Cambridge University Press (1910), p. 729 Historically, it gained its name from the Highland Dirk (Scot ...

(Dave Baker's favorite blade) , Aux2 = German

Halberd A halberd (also called halbard, halbert or Swiss voulge) is a two-handed pole weapon that came to prominent use during the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries. The word ''halberd'' is cognate with the German word ''Hellebarde'', deriving from ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 05, 15 , Viewers = 1.18 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Phillip Baldwin {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Johnathan Sibley {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Doran Doran {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Ben Swapp , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 69 , EpisodeNumber2 = 11 , Title = The Two-Handed Sword , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using steel from a motorcycle) , Aux2 = Indian

Two-handed sword The English language terminology used in the classification of swords is imprecise and has varied widely over time. There is no historical dictionary for the universal names, classification or terminology of swords; a sword was simply a double ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 05, 22 , Viewers = 1.06 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Jonathan Allen {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Ed Wilson {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Andy Walker {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Jordan Kataris , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 70 , EpisodeNumber2 = 12 , Title = The Naval Cutlass (Military History Tribute) , Aux1 = Combat knife
(using steel from an anti-tank hedgehog) , Aux2 = M1917 Naval

Cutlass A cutlass is a short, broad sabre or slashing sword, with a straight or slightly curved blade sharpened on the cutting edge, and a hilt often featuring a solid cupped or basket-shaped guard. It was a common naval weapon during the early Age of ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 05, 28 , Viewers = 1.18 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Jon Nagel (Battalion S3 Operations Officer;

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) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Mike Miller (Marines) {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Jim McGuinn (Armored Scout; Army) {{Color box, red, border=silver, 4.〈Perry Johnson〉(

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; Army) , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 71 , EpisodeNumber2 = 13 , Title = The Horseman's Axe , Aux1 = Signature blade with a through tang
(using spring steel) , Aux2 = Horseman's axe , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 05, 29 , Viewers = 1.12 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. J. Alex Ruiz {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Mike Bailey {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Andrew Wasnac {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Bill van Heteran , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 72 , EpisodeNumber2 = 14 , Title = The Lion Spear , Aux1 =

Hatchet A hatchet (from the Old French , a diminutive form of ''hache'', 'axe' of Germanic origin) is a single-handed striking tool with a sharp blade on one side used to cut and split wood, and a hammerhead on the other side. Hatchets may also be use ...

(using steel randomly chosen from a burning barrel) , Aux2 =

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lion spear , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 06, 05 , Viewers = 1.10 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. John Grady Hippard {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Matthew Berry {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Aaron Morrison {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. J.C. Krusen , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 73 , EpisodeNumber2 = 15 , Title = The Kelewang , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using mild steel and drill bits) , Aux2 = Kelewang , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 06, 12 , Viewers = 1.13 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Tim Louk {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Hunter Johnson {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Alan Kirby {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Edward Lacie , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 74 , EpisodeNumber2 = 16 , Title = Bagh Nakh Blades , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using canister Damascus of nuts & bolts) , Aux2 =

Bagh nakh The bagh nakh, vagh nakh, or vagh nakhya ( mr, वाघनख / वाघनख्या, bn, বাঘনখ, hi, बाघ नख, ur, باگھ نکھ, lit. tiger claw) is a "fist-load, claw-like" dagger, originating from the Indian subcontin ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 06, 19 , Viewers = 1.17 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Chad Hatfield {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Josh Prince {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Aaron Trosky {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. John Gulso , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 75 , EpisodeNumber2 = 17 , Title = The Glaive Guisarme , Aux1 = KA-BAR knife , Aux2 =

Glaive A glaive (or glave) is a European polearm, consisting of a single-edged blade on the end of a pole. It is similar to the Japanese naginata, the Chinese guandao, the Korean woldo, and the Russian sovnya. Overview Typically, the blade is arou ...

guisarme A guisarme (sometimes gisarme, giserne or bisarme) is a pole weapon used in Europe primarily between 1000 and 1400. Its origin is likely Germanic, from the Old High German , literally "weeding iron". Like many medieval polearms, the exact early f ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 06, 26 , Viewers = 1.05 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Nick Santella {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Alex Eisenberg {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Brian Neville {{Color box, red, border=silver, 4.〈Dwight Neely〉 , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 76 , EpisodeNumber2 = 18 , Title = Pioneer Sword , Aux1 = Multipurpose weapon
(using old rescue tools) , Aux2 = Russian

pioneer Pioneer commonly refers to a settler who migrates to previously uninhabited or sparsely inhabited land. In the United States pioneer commonly refers to an American pioneer, a person in American history who migrated west to join in settling and dev ...

sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 07, 03 , Viewers = 1.07 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Mark Sperry {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Nicholas Downing {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Garrin Bucco {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. John Dickinson , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 77 , EpisodeNumber2 = 19 , Title = Wind and Fire Wheels , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using metal from a bicycle) , Aux2 =

Wind and fire wheels Wind-and-fire wheels () are Melee weapon, melee weapons, wielded as a pair, associated with Chinese martial arts such as baguazhang and taijiquan. Visually, they are similar to chakrams, although unlike chakrams they are not throwing weapons. Each ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 07, 17 , Viewers = 1.08 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Rebel Rodriguez {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Chuck Cook {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Tony Miller {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Steve Lewis , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 78 , EpisodeNumber2 = 20 , Title = The Smallsword , Aux1 = Friction folders
(using steel coil) , Aux2 =

Smallsword The small sword or smallsword (also court sword, Gaelic: or claybeg, French: or dress sword) is a light one-handed sword designed for thrusting which evolved out of the longer and heavier rapier of the late Renaissance. The height of the small ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 07, 24 , Viewers = 1.02 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Derek Melton {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Bob Andrews {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. John Clark {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Atsatsa Antonio , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 79 , EpisodeNumber2 = 21 , Title = The Anthropomorphic Sword , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using W1 steel and a giant nut) , Aux2 = Celtic anthropomorphic sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 07, 31 , Viewers = 1.07 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Bill Behnke {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Chuck Fowler {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Cole Coffer {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Brett Onnink , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 80 , EpisodeNumber2 = 22 , Title = The Kilij , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using a giant ball bearing) , Aux2 =

Kilij A kilij (from Turkish ''kılıç'', literally "sword") or a pusat is a type of one-handed, single-edged and moderately curved scimitar used by the Seljuk Empire, Timurid Empire, Mamluk Empire, Ottoman Empire, and other Turkic khanates of Eu ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 08, 07 , Viewers = 0.95 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Connor J. Myers-Norton {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Brian Weaver {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Curtis Haaland {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Marc Setzer , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 81 , EpisodeNumber2 = 23 , Title = The Sawback Hunting Sword , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using a coal forge and metal from camping equipment) , Aux2 = Sawback

hunting sword A hunting sword is a type of single-handed short sword that dates to the 12th Century but was used during hunting parties among Europeans from the 17th to the 19th centuries. A hunting sword usually has a straight, single-edged, pointed blade typi ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 08, 14 , Viewers = 1.26 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Trevor Rideout {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Devin Cornell {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Mike Camp {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Gordon 'Gordy' Knapp , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 82 , EpisodeNumber2 = 24 , Title = The Arming Sword , Aux1 = Three railroad spike knives
(using railroad spikes) , Aux2 =

Arming sword In the European High Middle Ages, the typical sword (sometimes academically categorized as the knightly sword, arming sword, or in full, knightly arming sword) was a straight, double-edged weapon with a single-handed, cruciform (i.e., cross-shape ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 08, 21 , Viewers = 1.14 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. John Stokes {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Drew Hash {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Duane Bennet {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Quentin Horton , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 83 , EpisodeNumber2 = 25 , Title = The Sengese , Aux1 = Serrated knife
(using metal from scissors) , Aux2 = Sengese

throwing knife A throwing knife is a knife that is specially designed and weighted so that it can be thrown effectively. They are a distinct category from ordinary knives. Throwing knives are used by many cultures around the world, and as such different tacti ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 08, 28 , Viewers = 1.05 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Ashe Cravenock {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Levi Kring {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Geoff Keyes {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Jon Turner , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 84 , EpisodeNumber2 = 26 , Title = The Qinglong Ji , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using steel rings from a whiskey barrel) , Aux2 = Qinglong ji , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 09, 04 , Viewers = 1.14 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Michael Kerley {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Jason Fry {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Rob Singleton {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Ryan Breuer , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 85 , EpisodeNumber2 = 27 , Title = Hollywood Edition , Aux1 = "Rambo" survival knife
(using W1 round stock) , Aux2 =

Hattori Hanzō or ''Second Hanzō'', nicknamed , was a famous Ninja of the Sengoku era, who served the Tokugawa clan as a ninja, credited with saving the life of Tokugawa Ieyasu and then helping him to become the ruler of united Japan. He is often a subjec ...

katana A is a Japanese sword characterized by a curved, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. Developed later than the ''tachi'', it was used by samurai in feudal Japan and worn with the edge fa ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 09, 12 , Viewers = 1.18 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Mike Deibert {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Trystan Nguyen {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Brian Bivens {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Douglas Loven , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 86 , EpisodeNumber2 = 28 , Title = The Steel Crossbow , Aux1 = Damascus signature blade
(using steel of different thicknesses) , Aux2 = Steel

crossbow A crossbow is a ranged weapon using an elastic launching device consisting of a bow-like assembly called a ''prod'', mounted horizontally on a main frame called a ''tiller'', which is hand-held in a similar fashion to the stock of a long fi ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 09, 19 , Viewers = 1.14 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. JD Hungerford {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. John-Francis Ellis {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Jeffrey Hedgecock {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Michael Trinkman , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 87 , EpisodeNumber2 = 29 , Title = The Landsknecht Sword , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using elevator cable) , Aux2 =

Landsknecht The (singular: , ), also rendered as Landsknechts or Lansquenets, were Germanic mercenaries used in pike and shot formations during the early modern period. Consisting predominantly of pikemen and supporting foot soldiers, their front line wa ...

sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 09, 26 , Viewers = 1.20 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Todd Andrews {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. DJ Morgan {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Derick Roemer {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Sam Troxell , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 88 , EpisodeNumber2 = 30 , Title = Tournament Round 1 (Farriers) , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using San mai technique from

horseshoes Horseshoe is a shoe for horses and by analogy is applied to many things with a similar shape. Horseshoes (game), a tossing game played with a horseshoe Horseshoe(s) or Horse Shoe(s) may also refer to: Places * Horseshoe Valley (disambiguation) ...

and hoof

rasp A rasp is a coarse form of file used for coarsely shaping wood or other material. Typically a hand tool, it consists of a generally tapered rectangular, round, or half-round sectioned bar of case hardened steel with distinct, individually cut ...

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Mortuary sword The basket-hilted sword is a sword type of the early modern era characterised by a basket-shaped Hilt#Guard, guard that protects the hand. The basket hilt is a development of the quillons added to swords' crossguards since the Late Middle Ag ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 10, 03 , Viewers = 1.15 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida This four-part invitational tournament is the first time four bladesmiths competing on an episode have the same background. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Kirk Adkins {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Riley Kirkpatrick {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Chris Shook {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Rae Lynn Vander Weide , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 89 , EpisodeNumber2 = 31 , Title = Tournament Round 2 (Armorers) , Aux1 = Damascus blade
(using layered Damascus from suit of armor) , Aux2 = Hooded katar , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 10, 10 , Viewers = 1.05 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Nicholas Cochiolo {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Ryan Weaver {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Howard Noble {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Jacob Danker , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 90 , EpisodeNumber2 = 32 , Title = Tournament Round 3 (Blacksmiths) , Aux1 = Damascus blade
(using steel from tools) , Aux2 = Knightly pole axe , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 10, 17 , Viewers = 1.09 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Derick Kemper {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Karl Dunn {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Tony Roed {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Charlie Carpenter , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 91 , EpisodeNumber2 = 33 , Title = Tournament Round 4 (Modern Metalworkers) , Aux1 = Needle point Damascus blade
(from a metal sculpture) , Aux2 = Flamberge rapier , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 10, 24 , Viewers = 1.15 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Dave Parthemore {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Rick Rabjohn {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Rodger "Grizz" LaBrash {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Henry Massey , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 92 , EpisodeNumber2 = 34 , Title = Tournament Finals , Aux1 =

Wakizashi The is one of the traditionally made Japanese swords (''nihontō'') worn by the samurai in feudal Japan. History and use The production of swords in Japan is divided into specific time periods:

(using 1095 and 15N20) , Aux2 = Nodachi , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 10, 31 , Viewers = 1.39 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida The winner received $50,000. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Dave Parthemore (S5 E33) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Nicholas Cochiolo (S5 E31) {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Kirk Adkins (S5 E30) {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Derick Kemper (S5 E32) , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 93 , EpisodeNumber2 = 35 , Title = The Grim Reaper's Scythe (Slasher Edition) , Aux1 = Signature slasher blades
(using steel selected from a smoking cauldron) , Aux2 = Grim reaper's

scythe A scythe ( ) is an agricultural hand tool for mowing grass or harvesting crops. It is historically used to cut down or reap edible grains, before the process of threshing. The scythe has been largely replaced by horse-drawn and then tractor m ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 11, 07 , Viewers = 1.18 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Tim Miller's brother came in second in S5 E12. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Brandon Williams {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Chase Register {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Tim Miller {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. David Sowards-Emmerd , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 94 , EpisodeNumber2 = 36 , Title = The Steel Takedown Bow , Aux1 = Crusader's dagger
(using W1 round stock) , Aux2 = Steel

takedown bow A takedown bow is a bow assembled out of a riser and two limbs to make a working bow when strung. The primary advantage of the takedown design is that it can be transported in a much shorter case when disassembled. The secondary advantage is tha ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 11, 14 , Viewers = 1.16 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Tommy Matthews {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Michael Gould {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Dana Dupuis {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Herbert "Sindri" Robertson , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 95 , EpisodeNumber2 = 37 , Title = The Bardiche , Aux1 = Signature blade
(by making their own forges using storage unit materials) , Aux2 =

Bardiche A bardiche , berdiche, bardische, bardeche, or berdish is a type of polearm used from the 14th to 17th centuries in Europe. Ultimately a descendant of the medieval sparth or Danish axe, the bardiche proper appears around 1400, but there are nume ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 11, 21 , Viewers = 1.15 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Round 1 was outdoors. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. John Wigger {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Michael Peterson {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Tim Troyer {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Ken Hall , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 96 , EpisodeNumber2 = 38 , Title = The Pipe Tomahawks , Aux1 = Damascus knife
(using steel wool and 1095 powder) , Aux2 = Pipe

tomahawk A tomahawk is a type of single-handed axe used by the many Indigenous peoples and nations of North America. It traditionally resembles a hatchet with a straight shaft. In pre-colonial times the head was made of stone, bone, or antler, and Europ ...

s , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 12, 12 , Viewers = 0.97 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Mike Rowley {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Cody Craig {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Rob Sine {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Buddy Thomas , LineColor = #EC7600 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 97 , EpisodeNumber2 = 39 , Title = Ring Hilted Sword , Aux1 = Celtic ring knife
(Ben Abbott's favorite blade using wrought iron and 1095) , Aux2 = Ring hilted sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2018, 12, 19 , Viewers = 1.04 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida The contestants were not allowed the use of the drill presses in rounds 1 and 2. They had to drift the required hole in the knife and do a wrap to secure their scales. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Shawn Shropshire {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Jason Brown {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Jody Lyddane {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Aaron Mclean , LineColor = #EC7600

Season 6 (2019)

{{#invoke:Episode table, main, background=#800000 , overall=7.5 , overallT=No. in
series , season=7.5 , seasonT=No. in
season , title=25 , titleR= , aux1=17.5 , aux1T=First weapon , aux2=17.5 , aux2T=Final weapon , airdate=15 , airdateR= , viewers= 10 , country=U.S. , episodes= {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 98 , EpisodeNumber2 = 1 , Title = Long Road to Redemption Part 1 , Aux1 = Throwing knife
(using 1095 bar stock) , Aux2 = Chopper , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 02, 06 , Viewers = 1.07 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, Ben Abbott, Doug Marcaida Seven non-winners from seasons 4 and 5 competed over two episodes for $20,000. In "Long Road to Redemption Part 1", seven returning non-winners competed outside using coal forges. One is eliminated before they go inside for testing, and one is eliminated after testing. The remaining five contestants are given 2 days in their home forges to make the "perfect chopper," after which a third contestant is eliminated. Results: {{Color box, #FF8C8C, border=silver, 5. Rae Lynn Vander Weide (S5 E30) {{Color box, #8DEB87, border=silver, 6. Marc Setzer (S5 E22) {{Color box, #C299FF, border=silver, 7. Zack Lewis (S4 E11) , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 99 , EpisodeNumber2 = 2 , Title = Long Road to Redemption Part 2 , Aux1 =

Jambiya A jambiya, also spelled janbiya, jambya, jambia and janbia ( ar, جنۢبية ''janbīyah''), is a specific type of dagger with a short curved blade with a medial ridge that originated from the Hadhramaut region of Yemen. They have spread all ov ...

(using W1 round stock) , Aux2 = Finalist's choice , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 02, 13 , Viewers = 1.00 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, Ben Abbott, Doug Marcaida Seven non-winners from seasons 4 and 5 competed over two episodes for $20,000. In "Long Road to Redemption Part 2", four remaining blacksmiths compete and at last, the two finalists choose which swords they will make at their home forges. Unlike previous seasons, the finalists were only given 4 days in their home forges. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Matt Berry (S5 E14) (

) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Aaron Morrison (S5 E14) ( Greek Kopis) {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Chris Price (S4 E20) {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. David Sowards-Emmerd (S5 E35) , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 100 , EpisodeNumber2 = 3 , Title = Washington's Colichemarde , Aux1 =

Theodore Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt Jr. ( ; October 27, 1858 – January 6, 1919), often referred to as Teddy or by his initials, T. R., was an American politician, statesman, soldier, conservationist, naturalist, historian, and writer who served as the 26t ...

Rough Rider The Rough Riders was a nickname given to the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, one of three such regiments raised in 1898 for the Spanish–American War and the only one to see combat. The United States Army was small, understaffed, and diso ...

Bowie knife
(using W1 round stock) , Aux2 =

George Washington George Washington (February 22, 1732, 1799) was an American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of th ...

Colichemarde Colichemarde is a type of small sword (often written "smallsword") blade that was popular from the late 17th century to the middle 18th century. Overview The small sword is considered to be a descendant of the "transitional rapier", which itself ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 02, 20 , Viewers = 1.17 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Josh Nicolaides {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Dan Bourlotos {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. John Sims {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Andrew Smith , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 101 , EpisodeNumber2 = 4 , Title = The O-Katana , Aux1 = Chopper knife
(using metals from the previous 99 episodes) , Aux2 = Ōkatana , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 02, 27 , Viewers = 0.92 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Mickey Thompson {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Cullen Erbacher {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Robert Guest {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Sam Halote , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 102 , EpisodeNumber2 = 5 , Title = The Hussar Saber , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using canister method) , Aux2 = Hussar Saber , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 03, 06 , Viewers = 1.05 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Deke Parker {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Brian Evelich {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Bubba Cantrell {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Eric Radliff , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 103 , EpisodeNumber2 = 6 , Title = The Barbarian Sword , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using a

pinball Pinball games are a family of games in which a ball is propelled into a specially designed table where it bounces off various obstacles, scoring points either en route or when it comes to rest. Historically the board was studded with nails call ...

machine) , Aux2 =

Barbarian A barbarian (or savage) is someone who is perceived to be either Civilization, uncivilized or primitive. The designation is usually applied as a generalization based on a popular stereotype; barbarians can be members of any nation judged by som ...

sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 03, 13 , Viewers = 1.15 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Ethan Lee {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Michael Seronde {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Steve Humphrey {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Amy Weiks , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 104 , EpisodeNumber2 = 7 , Title = The Javanese Kris , Aux1 = Friction folders
(using metal from a pickup truck) , Aux2 = Javanese

Kris The kris, or ''keris'' in the Indonesian language, is an asymmetrical dagger with distinctive blade-patterning achieved through alternating laminations of iron and nickelous iron (''pamor''). Of Javanese origin, the kris is famous for its disti ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 04, 17 , Viewers = 1.09 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Steve Koster {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. John Medelin {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Joe Nipper {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Brad Richardson , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 105 , EpisodeNumber2 = 8 , Title = General Yamashita's Guntō , Aux1 = Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife
(using three sizes of W1 round stock) , Aux2 = General Yamashita's

Guntō The was a ceremonial sword produced for the Imperial Japanese army and navy after the introduction of conscription in 1872. History During the Meiji period, the samurai class was gradually disbanded, and the Haitōrei Edict in 1876 forb ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 04, 24 , Viewers = 1.18 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Elijah Williams {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Richey Crew {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Austin Hensley {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Dan Linton , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 106 , EpisodeNumber2 = 9 , Title = The Greek Kopis , Aux1 = Signature blade
(combining large and small springs) , Aux2 =

Kopis The term kopis ( grc, Κόπις) in Ancient Greece could describe a heavy knife with a forward-curving blade, primarily used as a tool for cutting meat, for ritual slaughter and animal sacrifice, or refer to a single edged cutting or "cut and ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 05, 01 , Viewers = 1.01 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. John Summerhill {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Mike Vannoy {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Daniel Luevano {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Curtis Shaw , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 107 , EpisodeNumber2 = 10 , Title = Branch Battle: Army , Aux1 =

V-42 stiletto The V-42 stiletto was a fighting knife issued during World War II to the First Special Service Force (1st SSF or FSSF, also known as Devil's Brigade), a joint American/Canadian commando unit. Design and features Based on the Fairbairn–Syke ...

, Aux2 = U.S. Army Officer's Sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 05, 08 , Viewers = 0.97{{Cite web, first=Mitch, last=Salem, title=SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.8.2019, url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-5-8-2019.html, website=showbuzzdaily.com, access-date=March 5, 2021, archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201225023957/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-5-8-2019.html, archive-date=December 25, 2020 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Tyler Hackbarth (

Sergeant Sergeant (abbreviated to Sgt. and capitalized when used as a named person's title) is a rank in many uniformed organizations, principally military and policing forces. The alternative spelling, ''serjeant'', is used in The Rifles and other uni ...

E-5) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Fermin Lopez (Sergeant,

Black Hawk Black Hawk and Blackhawk may refer to: Animals * Black Hawk (horse), a Morgan horse that lived from 1833 to 1856 * Common black hawk, ''Buteogallus anthracinus'' * Cuban black hawk, ''Buteogallus gundlachii'' * Great black hawk, ''Buteogallus ur ...

) {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Jack Stottlemire (

Sergeant Major Sergeant major is a senior non-commissioned rank or appointment in many militaries around the world. History In 16th century Spain, the ("sergeant major") was a general officer. He commanded an army's infantry, and ranked about third in the ...

) {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Dave Frotton (

Sniper A sniper is a military/paramilitary marksman who engages targets from positions of concealment or at distances exceeding the target's detection capabilities. Snipers generally have specialized training and are equipped with high-precision r ...

) , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 108 , EpisodeNumber2 = 11 , Title = Branch Battle: Air Force , Aux1 =

Bolo knife A bolo ( tl, iták, ilo, bunéng, pag, baráng, ceb, súndang, hil, binangon) is a general term for traditional pre-colonial small to medium-sized single-edged swords or large knives of the Philippines that function as both tools and weapons ...

( San mai using a helicopter rotor nut and W1 round stock) , Aux2 = Air Force NCO Sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 05, 08 , Viewers = 0.87 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Mike Andriacco ( Master Sergeant) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Matt Prentice (

Technical Sergeant Technical sergeant is the name of two current and two former enlisted ranks in the United States Armed Forces, as well as in the U.S. Civil Air Patrol. Outside the United States, it is used only by the Philippine Army, Philippine Air Force and th ...

) {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Joe Stickel ( Chief Master Sergeant) {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Daren Tolley (Technical Sergeant,

173rd Fighter Wing The 173rd Fighter Wing (173 FW) is a unit of the Oregon Air National Guard, stationed at Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base, Klamath Falls, Oregon. If activated to federal service, the wing is gained by the Air Education and Training Command ...

) , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 109 , EpisodeNumber2 = 12 , Title = Branch Battle: Marines , Aux1 = KA-BAR , Aux2 = Marine Corps Officer's Sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 05, 15 , Viewers = 0.93{{Cite web, first=Mitch, last=Metcalf, title=UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.15.2019, url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-5-15-2019.html, website=showbuzzdaily.com, access-date=March 5, 2021, archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124170512/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-5-15-2019.html, archive-date=November 24, 2020 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Gene "Giddyup" Hodges ( Master Sergeant) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Tripp Gwin (

) {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Garrett Elting (

Corporal Corporal is a military rank in use in some form by many militaries and by some police forces or other uniformed organizations. The word is derived from the medieval Italian phrase ("head of a body"). The rank is usually the lowest ranking non ...

) {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Rick Johnson (

Lance Corporal Lance corporal is a military rank, used by many armed forces worldwide, and also by some police forces and other uniformed organisations. It is below the rank of corporal, and is typically the lowest non-commissioned officer (NCO), usually equi ...

) , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 110 , EpisodeNumber2 = 13 , Title = Branch Battle: Navy , Aux1 = Mark 3 dive knife , Aux2 = U.S. Naval Officer's Sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 05, 15 , Viewers = 0.88 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Lee Crawford (

Operations Specialist Operations Specialist (abbreviated as OS) is a United States Navy and United States Coast Guard The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is the maritime security, search and rescue, and law enforcement service branch of the United States Armed ...

, 2nd Class) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Jerad Clymer (

Boatswain A boatswain ( , ), bo's'n, bos'n, or bosun, also known as a deck boss, or a qualified member of the deck department, is the most senior rate of the deck department and is responsible for the components of a ship's hull. The boatswain supervi ...

, 1st Class) {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Elijah Waddle (

Lieutenant A lieutenant ( , ; abbreviated Lt., Lt, LT, Lieut and similar) is a commissioned officer rank in the armed forces of many nations. The meaning of lieutenant differs in different militaries (see comparative military ranks), but it is often sub ...

) {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Tyler Northcutt ( Fire Controlman

Chief Petty Officer A chief petty officer (CPO) is a senior non-commissioned officer in many navies and coast guards. Canada "Chief petty officer" refers to two ranks in the Royal Canadian Navy. A chief petty officer 2nd class (CPO2) (''premier maître de deuxi� ...

) , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 111 , EpisodeNumber2 = 14 , Title = Branch Battle: Finals , Aux1 =

M3 trench knife The M3 trench knife or M3 fighting knife was an American military combat knife first issued in March 1943. The M3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet.Trzaska, Frank, (1996), U.S. Fighting Knives o ...

, Aux2 =

's Lion-headed Cuttoe , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 05, 22 , Viewers = 1.24 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida The winner received $50,000. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Tyler Hackbarth (Army) (S6 E10) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Gene Hodges (Marines) (S6 E12) {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Mike Andriacco (Air Force) (S6 E11) {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Lee Crawford (Navy) (S6 E13) , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 112 , EpisodeNumber2 = 15 , Title = The Nagamaki , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using gym equipment) , Aux2 =

Nagamaki The is a type of traditionally made Japanese sword (''nihontō'') with an extra long handle, used by the samurai class of feudal Japan.Friday 2004, p. 88. History It is possible that nagamaki were first produced during the Heian period (794 to ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 05, 29 , Viewers = 0.90 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Braxton Cox {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Jake Sewell {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Kyle Reese {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Steve Wayne , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 113 , EpisodeNumber2 = 16 , Title = Atilla's Sword of Mars , Aux1 = Fantasy blade
(using a

meteorite A meteorite is a solid piece of debris from an object, such as a comet, asteroid, or meteoroid, that originates in outer space and survives its passage through the atmosphere to reach the surface of a planet or Natural satellite, moon. When the ...

) , Aux2 = Sword of Attila , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 06, 05 , Viewers = 0.99 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Randy Caston {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Dan Strang {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Chris VanGoethem {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Grover Clifton , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 114 , EpisodeNumber2 = 17 , Title = The Partizan , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using an old forge's steel) , Aux2 =

Partizan Partizan may refer to: Sport * JSD Partizan, a sports society from Belgrade, Serbia, which includes the following clubs: **AK Partizan, athletics ** Biciklistički Klub Partizan, cycling ** Džudo Klub Partizan, judo **FK Partizan, association fo ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 06, 12 , Viewers = 0.99 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Philip Schrei {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. John Norwood {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Matt Waters {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Ian Rutkosky , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 115 , EpisodeNumber2 = 18 , Title = The Messer Sword , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using canister Damascus) , Aux2 = Messer sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 06, 19 , Viewers = 0.95 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Jeff Peters {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. John Thunert {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Tanner Hetke {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Jason Palmer , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 116 , EpisodeNumber2 = 19 , Title = The Ram-dao , Aux1 =

Kukri The kukri () or khukuri ( ne, खुकुरी, ) is a type of machete with a distinct recurve in its blade. It serves multiple purposes as a melee weapon and also as a regular cutting tool throughout most of South Asia. The ''kukri'', ''khuk ...

(using steel from a snowmobile) , Aux2 =

Ram-dao Ram-dao, or Ram dao, are traditional sacrificial swords used in the Hindu ritual sacrifice of animals. The large, curved blade is designed to Decapitation, decapitate a Animal sacrifice, sacrificial animal in a single stroke. Ram-daos are used ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 06, 26 , Viewers = 0.94 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Round 1 was outdoors in the snow using coal forges. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Josh Navarrete {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Ben Spangler {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Kasey Kinkade {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Adam Jankowski , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 117 , EpisodeNumber2 = 20 , Title = The Foot Artillery Sword , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using old metal toys) , Aux2 = Foot Artillery Sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 07, 03 , Viewers = 0.90 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Contestants had 2 hours in round 2 starting with this episode. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. John Phillips {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Tommy Rodriguez {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Chuck Stone {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Levi Arbogast , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 118 , EpisodeNumber2 = 21 , Title = Astronaut Knife , Aux1 = M1

NASA The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA ) is an independent agency of the US federal government responsible for the civil space program, aeronautics research, and space research. NASA was established in 1958, succeeding t ...

Survival knife Survival knives are knives intended for survival purposes in a wilderness environment, often in an emergency when the user has lost most of their main equipment. Most military aviation units issue some kind of survival knife to their pilots in case ...

, Aux2 = Spiked Mace , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 07, 17 , Viewers = 1.12 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Jason Anderson {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Sam Farnworth {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Mark Campana {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Tom Garden , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 119 , EpisodeNumber2 = 22 , Title = The Lochaber Axe , Aux1 = Signature blade with a knuckle duster
(using a steel cage &

barbed wire A close-up view of a barbed wire Roll of modern agricultural barbed wire Barbed wire, also known as barb wire, is a type of steel fencing wire constructed with sharp edges or points arranged at intervals along the strands. Its primary use is t ...

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Lochaber Axe The Lochaber axe ( Gaëlic: tuagh-chatha) is a type of poleaxe that was used almost exclusively in Scotland. It was usually mounted on a staff about five feet long. Specifics of the weapon The Lochaber axe is first recorded in 1501, as an "old ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 07, 24 , Viewers = 1.05 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Joshua Frost {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Jesse Delveaux {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Jared Hobson {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Daniel Williams , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 120 , EpisodeNumber2 = 23 , Title = The Cane sword , Aux1 =

Karambit The karambit or kerambit (as used in Indonesian), kurambik or karambiak (both from the Minangkabau language) is a small Indonesian curved knife resembling a claw from Minangkabau people of West Sumatra. The karambit is one of the weapons commonly ...

(Doug Marcaida's favorite blade) , Aux2 = Cane Sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 07, 31 , Viewers = 0.91 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Doug Butts {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Ashley Shaw {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Cody Myers {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Chad Bowlin , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 121 , EpisodeNumber2 = 24 , Title = The Boar Sword , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using construction materials) , Aux2 =

Boar Sword The wild boar (''Sus scrofa''), also known as the wild swine, common wild pig, Eurasian wild pig, or simply wild pig, is a Suidae, suid native to much of Eurasia and North Africa, and has been introduced to the Americas and Oceania. The speci ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 08, 07 , Viewers = 1.10 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Jonathan Caruso {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Isaac Grunstra {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Justin Kirck {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Angel Medina Jimenez , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 122 , EpisodeNumber2 = 25 , Title = The Falchion , Aux1 = Chopper
(using a Damascus pattern) , Aux2 =

Falchion A falchion (; Old French: ''fauchon''; Latin: ''falx'', "sickle") is a one-handed, single-edged sword of European origin. Falchions are found in different forms from around the 13th century up to and including the 16th century. In some version ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 08, 14 , Viewers = 1.05 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Wayne Meligan {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Mark Hemley {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Aaron Meliza {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Jesse Hemphill , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 123 , EpisodeNumber2 = 26 , Title = Napoleon's Saber , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using ladder pattern Damascus from a metal ladder) , Aux2 =

Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleon Bonaparte ; it, Napoleone Bonaparte, ; co, Napulione Buonaparte. (born Napoleone Buonaparte; 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821), later known by his regnal name Napoleon I, was a French military commander and political leader who ...

Saber A sabre ( French: �sabʁ or saber in American English) is a type of backsword with a curved blade associated with the light cavalry of the early modern and Napoleonic periods. Originally associated with Central European cavalry such as th ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 08, 21 , Viewers = 1.00 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Seth Borries {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Steven Hunter {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Shaun Carr {{Color box, red, border=silver, 4.〈Jonathon Morphis〉 , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 124 , EpisodeNumber2 = 27 , Title = The Bhuj , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using canister Damascus with metal from a

barber chair A barber chair is a chair for customers of a barber. Structure The chairs usually have adjustable height (with a foot-operated jack or a hand-operated lever on the side). It can also rotate, or lean backwards (for hairwashing and shaving). In ...

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Bhuj Bhuj () is a Municipality and District Headquarters of Kutch District in the state of Gujarat, India. Etymology According to legend, Kutch was ruled by the Nāga chieftains in the past. Sagai, a queen of Sheshapattana, who was married to Kin ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 08, 28 , Viewers = 1.03 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Joe Vachon {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Benton Frisse {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Josh Howard {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Adam Vordermark , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 125 , EpisodeNumber2 = 28 , Title = Blackbeard's Cutlass , Aux1 = Pirate's boarding

axe An axe ( sometimes ax in American English; see spelling differences) is an implement that has been used for millennia to shape, split and cut wood, to harvest timber, as a weapon, and as a ceremonial or heraldic symbol. The axe has many for ...

, Aux2 =

Blackbeard Edward Teach (alternatively spelled Edward Thatch, – 22 November 1718), better known as Blackbeard, was an English Piracy, pirate who operated around the West Indies and the eastern coast of Britain's Thirteen Colonies, North American colon ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 09, 04 , Viewers = 1.09 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Jason Crum {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Seth Marshall {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Stephen Montgomery {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Joseph Nimmons , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 126 , EpisodeNumber2 = 29 , Title = Kung Fu Edition , Aux1 =

Kunai A is a Japanese tool thought to be originally derived from the masonry trowel. The two widely recognized variations of the kunai are short kunai (小苦無 shō-''kunai'') and the big ''kunai'' (大苦無 ''dai-kunai''). Although a basic tool, ...

throwing knives A throwing knife is a knife that is specially designed and weighted so that it can be thrown effectively. They are a distinct category from ordinary knives. Throwing knives are used by many cultures around the world, and as such different tacti ...

(using W1 round stock) , Aux2 = 9-Ring Broadsword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 09, 18 , Viewers = 0.83 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Mike Whetten {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Burton Harruff {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Collin Miller {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Monty Styron , LineColor = #800000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 127 , EpisodeNumber2 = 30 , Title = Genghis Khan's Sword , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using metal from a

go-kart A go-kart, also written as go-cart (often referred to as simply a kart), is a type of sports car, close wheeled car, open-wheel car or quadracycle. Go-karts come in all shapes and forms, from non-motorised models to high-performance Kart rac ...

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Genghis Khan ''Chinggis Khaan'' ͡ʃʰiŋɡɪs xaːŋbr />Mongol script: ''Chinggis Qa(gh)an/ Chinggis Khagan'' , birth_name = Temüjin , successor = Tolui (as regent)Ögedei Khan , spouse = , issue = , house = Borjigin , ...

's Sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 09, 25 , Viewers = 0.87 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Everett Stone {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Peter Hill {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. James Mays {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Kodee Artis , LineColor = #800000

Season 7 (2019–2020)

{{#invoke:Episode table, main, background=#600000 , overall=7.5 , overallT=No. in
series , season=7.5 , seasonT=No. in
season , title=25 , titleR= , aux1=17.5 , aux1T=First weapon , aux2=17.5 , aux2T=Final weapon , airdate=15 , airdateR= , viewers= 10 , country=U.S. , episodes= {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 128 , EpisodeNumber2 = 1 , Title = Sword Of Perseus , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using metal from Greek armor and the Go-mai technique) , Aux2 = Sword of Perseus , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 10, 09 , Viewers = 0.81 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Jarred Ball {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Rob Wayman {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Dave McKay {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Luke Anderson , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 129 , EpisodeNumber2 = 2 , Title = General Patton's Sabre , Aux1 =

Gunstock war club The gunstock club or gun stock war club is an indigenous weapon used by many Native American groupings, named for its similar appearance to the wooden stocks of muskets and rifles of the time.General Patton George Smith Patton Jr. (November 11, 1885 – December 21, 1945) was a general in the United States Army who commanded the Seventh United States Army in the Mediterranean Theater of World War II, and the Third United States Army in France ...

sabre A sabre ( French: �sabʁ or saber in American English) is a type of backsword with a curved blade associated with the light cavalry of the early modern and Napoleonic periods. Originally associated with Central European cavalry such as th ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 10, 16 , Viewers = 1.02 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida In round 1, four bladesmiths are asked to replicate a "parameter-heavy" mystery blade in just two hours. Neither the weapon nor the weapon tests are revealed. For round 2, the three remaining smiths are tasked with adding wooden handles to what is unveiled to be a gunstock war club. Two finalists go head-to-head at their home forges to fabricate General Patton's sabre. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. John McNerney {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Chris Erbach {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Ted Thornton {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Josh Adams , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 130 , EpisodeNumber2 = 3 , Title = The Jian Sword , Aux1 = Mash-up blade
(using W1 round stock) , Aux2 =

Jian The ''jian'' (pronunciation （劍）, English approximation: ) is a double-edged straight sword used during the last 2,500 years in China. The first Chinese sources that mention the ''jian'' date to the 7th century BCE, during the Spring and ...

sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 10, 23 , Viewers = 0.83{{Cite web, first=Mitch, last=Metcalf, title=UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.23.2019, url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-10-23-2019.html, website=showbuzzdaily.com, access-date=March 5, 2021, archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128112036/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-10-23-2019.html, archive-date=November 28, 2020 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Contestants were given a choice of 5 knife styles and had to combine the blade from one and the handle from another. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Casey Cleveland {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Vince Molina {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Shawn Moulenbelt {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Ryan Brodbeck , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 131 , EpisodeNumber2 = 4 , Title = The Rock-Throwing Crossbow , Aux1 = Competition Choppers
(using metal from the retired "Big Blu" machine) , Aux2 = Rock-throwing

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 10, 23 , Viewers = 0.75 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Colton Arias {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Craig Miller {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Bryce Perez {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Grant Saxman , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 132 , EpisodeNumber2 = 5 , Title = Halloween Edition , Aux1 = Zombie killer knife
(using salvage steel from broken blades) , Aux2 =

War scythe A war scythe or military scythe is a form of pole weapon with a curving single-edged blade with the cutting edge on the concave side of the blade. Its blade bears a superficial resemblance to that of an agricultural scythe from which it is like ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 10, 30 , Viewers = 0.91{{Cite web, first=Mitch, last=Metcalf, title=UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.30.2019, url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-10-30-2019.html, website=showbuzzdaily.com, access-date=March 5, 2021, archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116145323/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-10-30-2019.html, archive-date=January 16, 2021 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Trevor Jenkinson {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Alex Hillemeir {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Jeff Glasco {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Willis Forninash , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 133 , EpisodeNumber2 = 6 , Title = The Boa-Zande Sword , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using canister Damascus with drill bits) , Aux2 =

Boa Kwon Bo-ah (; born November 5, 1986), known professionally as BoA, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer and actress. One of the most successful and influential Korean entertainers, she has been dubbed the " Queen of K- ...

- zande sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 10, 30 , Viewers = 0.70 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Justin Chenault {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Ben Jennen {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Sawyer Hibbard {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Mike Pierce , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 134 , EpisodeNumber2 = 7 , Title = The Musketeer Rapier , Aux1 = Fossil Damascus signature blade , Aux2 =

Musketeer A musketeer (french: mousquetaire) was a type of soldier equipped with a musket. Musketeers were an important part of early modern warfare particularly in Europe as they normally comprised the majority of their infantry. The musketeer was a pre ...

rapier A rapier () or is a type of sword with a slender and sharply-pointed two-edged blade that was popular in Western Europe, both for civilian use (dueling and self-defense) and as a military side arm, throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. Impor ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 11, 06 , Viewers = 0.96{{Cite web, first=Mitch, last=Salem, title=UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.6.2019, url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-11-6-2019.html, website=showbuzzdaily.com, access-date=March 5, 2021, archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130192305/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-11-6-2019.html, archive-date=November 30, 2020 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Jesse Ewing {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Teddy Royer {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Wilson Filaw {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Dale Thorson , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 135 , EpisodeNumber2 = 8 , Title = The Tizona of El Cid , Aux1 = San-mai blades
(using metal from musical instruments) , Aux2 =

Tizona ''Tizona'' (also ''Tizón'') is the name of one of the swords carried by Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, El Cid, according to the '' Cantar de Mio Cid''. The name of the second sword of El Cid is '' Colada''. A sword identified as ''Tizona'' was give ...

El Cid Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (c. 1043 – 10 July 1099) was a Castilian knight and warlord in medieval Spain. Fighting with both Christian and Muslim armies during his lifetime, he earned the Arabic honorific ''al-sīd'', which would evolve into El ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 11, 06 , Viewers = 0.70 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Brent Smith {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Thomas Hacker {{Color box, red, border=silver, 3.〈Jerry Cripe〉 {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Rick Hall , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 136 , EpisodeNumber2 = 9 , Title = Military Tribute , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using steel from a mock

Panzer tank A Panzer tank is an armored fighting vehicle used by the German Army. Panzer tank may refer to: * Panzer I * Panzer I Ausf. C * Panzer I Ausf. F * Panzer II * Panzer III * Panzer III/IV * Panzer IV * Panzer V * Panzer VI (disambiguation) * Pan ...

) , Aux2 = Mad Jack Churchill's Scottish

backsword A backsword is a type of sword characterised by having a single-edged blade and a hilt with a single-handed grip. It is so called because the triangular cross section gives a flat back edge opposite the cutting edge. Later examples often have a ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 11, 13 , Viewers = 0.81{{Cite web, first=Mitch, last=Salem, title=UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.13.2019, url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-11-13-2019.html, website=showbuzzdaily.com, access-date=March 5, 2021, archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302005157/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-11-13-2019.html, archive-date=March 2, 2021 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Billy Salyers {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Robert Soria {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Shawn Chakravarty {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Mike Johnston , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 137 , EpisodeNumber2 = 10 , Title = Revolutionary War Spontoon , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using steel springs) , Aux2 = Revolutionary War sergeant's

spontoon A spontoon, sometimes known by the variant spelling espontoon or as a half-pike, is a type of European polearm that came into being alongside the pike. The spontoon was in common use from the mid-17th century to the early 19th century, but it was ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 11, 13 , Viewers = 0.65 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Chris Hedberg {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Zane Burch {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Rocky Lemon {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Tyler Hall , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 138 , EpisodeNumber2 = 11 , Title = The Barbarian Spatha , Aux1 =

Pugio The ''pugio'' (; plural: ''pugiones'') was a dagger used by Roman soldiers as a sidearm. It seems likely that the ''pugio'' was intended as an auxiliary weapon, but its exact purpose for the soldier remains unknown. Officials of the empire took t ...

(using the hada technique) , Aux2 = Barbarian

spatha The spatha was a type of straight and long sword, measuring between 0.5 and 1 m (19.7 and 39.4 in), with a handle length of between 18 and 20 cm (7.1 and 7.9 in), in use in the territory of the Roman Empire during the 1st to 6th centuries AD ...

sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 11, 20 , Viewers = 0.99 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Alex Horn {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Kevin Burkman {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Mike Benton {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Pat Biggin , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 139 , EpisodeNumber2 = 12 , Title = Family Edition , Aux1 = Signature blade , Aux2 =

Inigo Montoya Inigo Montoya is a fictional character in William Goldman's 1973 novel ''The Princess Bride.'' In Rob Reiner's 1987 film adaptation, he was portrayed by Mandy Patinkin. In both the book and the movie, he was originally from Spain and resided in ...

's rapier , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 11, 27 , Viewers = 1.04 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Ron Hardman {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Jesse Harrison {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Jessica Hardman {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Robert Harrison , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 140 , EpisodeNumber2 = 13 , Title = Frankish Throwing Axes , Aux1 = Camp knife
(using steel from a

barbecue grill A barbecue grill or barbeque grill (known as a barbecue or barbie in Australia and New Zealand) is a device that cooks food by applying heat from below. There are several varieties of grills, with most falling into one of three categories: natura ...

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Francisca The francisca (or francesca) is a throwing axe used as a weapon during the Early Middle Ages by the Franks, among whom it was a characteristic national weapon at the time of the Merovingians from about 500 to 750 and is known to have been used d ...

s , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 12, 11 , Viewers = 0.99 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Nic Overton {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Justin Kowspiachi {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Cameron Alarcio {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Matt Presti , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 141 , EpisodeNumber2 = 14 , Title = A Very Forged Christmas , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using the san mai technique) , Aux2 = British light cavalry sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2019, 12, 18 , Viewers = 0.91 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Boyd Ritter {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Jamie Chandler {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Bill Young {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Ben Arlotta , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 142 , EpisodeNumber2 = 15 , Title = The Chinese War Sword , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using a steel grate) , Aux2 = Chinese War Sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 01, 01 , Viewers = 1.07 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Bobby Walker {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Will Pearman {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Justin Burton {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Dallas Bradshaw , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 143 , EpisodeNumber2 = 16 , Title = The Sword in the Stone , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using various Damascus patterns) , Aux2 = Medieval

Broadsword The basket-hilted sword is a sword type of the early modern era characterised by a basket-shaped guard that protects the hand. The basket hilt is a development of the quillons added to swords' crossguards since the Late Middle Ages. In mod ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 01, 08 , Viewers = 0.96 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Scott Sweder {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Colton Kiso {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Jarrett Cieslak {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Sam Smith , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 144 , EpisodeNumber2 = 17 , Title = Charlemagne's Sword , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using surprise metals) , Aux2 = King Charlemagne's "

Joyeuse Joyeuse (; fro, Joiuse; meaning "joyous, joyful") was, in medieval legend, the sword wielded by Charlemagne as his personal weapon. A sword identified as Joyeuse was used in French royal coronation ceremonies since the 13th century, and is now ...

" , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 01, 15 , Viewers = 1.10 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Peyton Ramm {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Mitch Cargile {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Jason Tiensvold {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Parker Mayers , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 145 , EpisodeNumber2 = 18 , Title = The Spanish Conquistador Sword , Aux1 =

WWII World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a world war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposin ...

Special Forces Special forces and special operations forces (SOF) are military units trained to conduct special operations. NATO has defined special operations as "military activities conducted by specially designated, organized, selected, trained and equip ...

smatchet A smatchet is a short, heavy fighting knife in overall length (including grip). It was designed by William E. Fairbairn during World War II. Design Though described in the Office of Strategic Services catalogue as a cross between a machete and ...

knife (Canister Damascus using metal from street weapons) , Aux2 = Spanish

Conquistador Conquistadors (, ) or conquistadores (, ; meaning 'conquerors') were the explorer-soldiers of the Spanish and Portuguese Empires of the 15th and 16th centuries. During the Age of Discovery, conquistadors sailed beyond Europe to the Americas, O ...

sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 01, 22 , Viewers = 0.89 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Cody Hofsommer {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Brendan Steele {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Ed Clarke {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Zach Vince , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 146 , EpisodeNumber2 = 19 , Title = The Pira , Aux1 = Hada technique blade , Aux2 =

Pira The Irish Republican Army (IRA; ), also known as the Provisional Irish Republican Army, and informally as the Provos, was an Irish republican paramilitary organisation that sought to end British rule in Northern Ireland, facilitate Irish reun ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 01, 29 , Viewers = 0.87{{Cite web, first=Mitch, last=Metcalf, title=UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 1.29.2020, url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-1-29-2020.html, website=showbuzzdaily.com, access-date=March 5, 2021, archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116212904/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-1-29-2020.html, archive-date=January 16, 2021 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Kevin Burgess {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Weslie Null {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Kenny Smith {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Mike Poor , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 147 , EpisodeNumber2 = 20 , Title = The French Pioneer Sword , Aux1 = Chef knife
(using farm equipment) , Aux2 = Rooster-head French pioneer sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 01, 29 , Viewers = 0.97 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Cade David Jenkins {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Steven Brady {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Ben Snure {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Nick Johnson , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 148 , EpisodeNumber2 = 21 , Title = Darb Sri Gun Chai Battle Sword , Aux1 = Twist & stack Damascus blade , Aux2 = Darb Sri Gun Chai , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 02, 05 , Viewers = 0.79{{Cite web, first=Mitch, last=Metcalf, title=UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.5.2020, url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-2-5-2020.html, website=showbuzzdaily.com, access-date=January 24, 2021, archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124203236/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-2-5-2020.html, archive-date=November 24, 2020 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Paul Pinto {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. James Davis {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Aric Davis {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Robert Martin , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 149 , EpisodeNumber2 = 22 , Title = Zulu War Axe , Aux1 = Japanese Nata , Aux2 = Zulu war axe , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 02, 05 , Viewers = 0.89 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Weston Paas {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Dustin Parrella {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Josh Powell {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Jeih Meinhold , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 150 , EpisodeNumber2 = 23 , Title = The Chinese Zhanmadao , Aux1 = Signature blade
(with additional parameters added during forging) , Aux2 =

Zhanmadao The ''zhanmadao'' () was a single-bladed anti-cavalry Chinese sword. It originated during the Han dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) and was especially common in Song China (960–1279). General characteristics The zhanmadao is a single-edged sabre ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 03, 11 , Viewers = 0.82 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Josh Wisor {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Nic Meyer {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Scotty Helms {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Daniel Lucynski , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 151 , EpisodeNumber2 = 24 , Title = The German Dussage , Aux1 = Canister Damascus blade , Aux2 = German Dussage sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 03, 18 , Viewers = 0.87 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Scott Powers {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Marc Dean {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Matt Duncan {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Steven Katz , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 152 , EpisodeNumber2 = 25 , Title = First Responders Edition , Aux1 = Tactical knife
(using metal from rescue tools) , Aux2 =

Halligan Bar A Halligan bar (also known as a Halligan tool or Hooligan tool) is a forcible entry tool used by firefighters. History The Halligan bar was designed by New York City Fire Department (FDNY) First Deputy Chief Hugh Halligan in 1948 and was named ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 03, 25 , Viewers = 0.91 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Britt Barnes (Retired U.S Border Patrol agent) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Forest Hansen (Retired

firefighter A firefighter is a first responder and rescuer extensively trained in firefighting, primarily to extinguish hazardous fires that threaten life, property, and the environment as well as to rescue people and in some cases or jurisdictions also ...

captain) {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Chris Campbell ( EMS chief firefighter) {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Mark Casina (Army

Military Police Military police (MP) are law enforcement agencies connected with, or part of, the military of a state. In wartime operations, the military police may support the main fighting force with force protection, convoy security, screening, rear recon ...

officer) , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 153 , EpisodeNumber2 = 26 , Title = Game of Forge , Aux1 =

Dagger A dagger is a fighting knife with a very sharp point and usually two sharp edges, typically designed or capable of being used as a thrusting or stabbing weapon.State v. Martin, 633 S.W.2d 80 (Mo. 1982): This is the dictionary or popular-use de ...

(using a coal forge) , Aux2 =

Épée The ( or , ), sometimes spelled epee in English, is the largest and heaviest of the three weapons used in the sport of fencing. The modern derives from the 19th-century , a weapon which itself derives from the French small sword. This contains ...

de Combat (''

Game of Thrones ''Game of Thrones'' is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO. It is an adaptation of ''A Song of Ice and Fire'', a series of fantasy novels by George R. R. Martin, the first ...

'' tribute to

Arya Stark Arya Stark is a fictional character in American author George R. R. Martin's ''A Song of Ice and Fire'' epic fantasy novel series, and its television adaptation ''Game of Thrones'', where she is portrayed by English actress Maisie Williams. She ...

's "Needle") , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 04, 01 , Viewers = 0.82 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Trevor Crowell {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Victor Gonzalez {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Mitchell Ray Greene {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Garrett Secchi , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 154 , EpisodeNumber2 = 27 , Title = The Ikakalaka , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using one forging technique) , Aux2 = Ikakalaka , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 04, 08 , Viewers = 1.01 , ShortSummary = Ricardo Vilar was a judge on the Latin American version of ''Forged in Fire''. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Ricardo Vilar {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Nick Hix {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Travis Henderson {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Leon Husock , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 155 , EpisodeNumber2 = 28 , Title = Samurai Showdown , Aux1 = Tanto dagger , Aux2 = Sodegarami , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 04, 15 , Viewers = 0.91 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Rita Thurman {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Justin Harrington {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Chuy Talavera {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Cory Miller , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 156 , EpisodeNumber2 = 29 , Title = Baby Boomers vs. Gen Z , Aux1 = Choice of Old-style or New-style Bowie , Aux2 =

Sword of Goujian The Sword of Goujian ( zh, c=越王勾践剑, p=Yuèwáng Gōujiàn jiàn, links=no) is a tin bronze sword, renowned for its unusual sharpness, intricate design and resistance to tarnish rarely seen in artifacts of similar age. The sword is gene ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 04, 22 , Viewers = 1.03 , ShortSummary = Each style of bowie had a different set of parameters: * ''Old style'': Simple block of steel, power tools could not be used, framed handle with straight guard. * ''New style'': Damascus steel, power tools could be used, acid-etched handle with two guards. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Forrest Ketner (Baby Boomers) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Caleb Ledford (Gen Z) {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Zach Batanyan (Gen Z) {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Jimmy Pool (Baby Boomers) , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 157 , EpisodeNumber2 = 30 , Title = The Nimcha , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using scrap metal shavings) , Aux2 =

Nimcha A Nimcha is a single-handed sword from north Africa, especially used in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. It is classified as a type of scimitar or ''saif''. Becoming popular in north Africa during the 16th century, surviving nimcha are usually from ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 04, 29 , Viewers = 1.00 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Ryan Demott {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Steve Wells {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Wesley Barron {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Bud Smith , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 158 , EpisodeNumber2 = 31 , Title = Titanium Smackdown , Aux1 =

Titanium Titanium is a chemical element with the symbol Ti and atomic number 22. Found in nature only as an oxide, it can be reduced to produce a lustrous transition metal with a silver color, low density, and high strength, resistant to corrosion in ...

blade , Aux2 = Horsemen's Tabar and Hidden Dagger , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 05, 06 , Viewers = 0.93 , ShortSummary = In a reversal of sorts, the smiths created the titanium handles in the first round before forging the dagger blades in the second. To accommodate for this, the forges and power tools were made available in both rounds, a first for the show. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Jarrod Fiscus {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Jimmy Martin {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Dorian Mosak {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Collin Steenbergen , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 159 , EpisodeNumber2 = 32 , Title = Tomahawk and Bowie , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using a forged key to open lock boxes of metal) , Aux2 =

Tomahawk A tomahawk is a type of single-handed axe used by the many Indigenous peoples and nations of North America. It traditionally resembles a hatchet with a straight shaft. In pre-colonial times the head was made of stone, bone, or antler, and Europ ...

and Bowie knife , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 07, 15 , Viewers = 0.74 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Jennifer's husband Jody was on S5 E39. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Brian Easterling {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Doc Shiffer {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Jennifer Lyddane {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Stephen Fury , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 160 , EpisodeNumber2 = 33 , Title = Japanese Ono , Aux1 = "Puzzle"
(making a blade using only a blank outline) , Aux2 =

Ono (axe) (historically ''wono'', をの) or ''masakari'' is the Japanese word for "axe", and is used to describe various tools of similar structure. As with axes in other cultures, ''ono'' are sometimes employed as weapons. Many existing examples of this ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 07, 22 , Viewers = 0.85 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Keaton Goddard {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Logan Brackin {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Dale Paris {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Nicholas Nichols , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 161 , EpisodeNumber2 = 34 , Title = Super Champion Edition , Aux1 = Signature blade , Aux2 = Russian

Cossack The Cossacks , es, cosaco , et, Kasakad, cazacii , fi, Kasakat, cazacii , french: cosaques , hu, kozákok, cazacii , it, cosacchi , orv, коза́ки, pl, Kozacy , pt, cossacos , ro, cazaci , russian: казаки́ or ...

World War II

Shashka The shashka ( ady, сэшхуэ, – ''long-knife'') (russian: шашка) or shasqua, is a kind of sabre; a single-edged, single-handed, and guardless backsword. In appearance, the ''shashka'' is midway between a typically curved sabre and a s ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 07, 29 , Viewers = 0.84 , ShortSummary = Four champions from previous episodes were invited to participate in this episode. After competing against each other, the winner challenged one of the judges, a veteran weapon recreation bladesmith. In the final round, Collin Sage competed and won against judge David Baker in a side-by-side duel in the studio forge. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Collin Sage (S5 E5) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Jon Nagel (S5 E12) {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Mike Rowley (S5 E38) {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. "Spicy" Mike Kerley (S5 E26) , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 162 , EpisodeNumber2 = 35 , Title = The Boateng Saber , Aux1 = Signature blade
("pay-to-play" competition) , Aux2 = Boateng

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 08, 05 , Viewers = 0.89 , ShortSummary = In the "pay-to-play" competition, the competitors used money to buy metal and materials. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Glayden Carney {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Matt Montgomery {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Colette Dumont {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Jimbo Henson , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 163 , EpisodeNumber2 = 36 , Title = Summer Forging Games Part 1 , Aux1 = Event 1 , Aux2 = Event 2 , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 08, 12 , Viewers = 0.87 , ShortSummary = Event 1: Signature blades (using W1 steel & railroad spikes)
Event 2:

Damascus )), is an adjective which means "spacious". , motto = , image_flag = Flag of Damascus.svg , image_seal = Emblem of Damascus.svg , seal_type = Seal , map_caption = , ...

-layered

Throwing knives A throwing knife is a knife that is specially designed and weighted so that it can be thrown effectively. They are a distinct category from ordinary knives. Throwing knives are used by many cultures around the world, and as such different tacti ...

Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Chad Kennedy (20 points) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Matt Bingaman (9 points) {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Gary Bird (7 points) {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Gene Click (4 points/Eliminated) , LineColor = #600000 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 164 , EpisodeNumber2 = 37 , Title = Summer Forging Games Part 2 , Aux1 = Event 3 , Aux2 = Event 4 , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 08, 19 , Viewers = 0.84 , ShortSummary = Event 3: Greek Xiphos
Event 4: Choice of Kachin

Dao Dao, Dão or DAO may refer to: * Tao (Chinese: "The Way" 道), a philosophical concept * Dao (Chinese sword) (刀), a type of Chinese sword * Dao (Naga sword), a weapon and a tool of Naga people People and language * Yao people, a minority ethnic ...

(5 points),

Katzbalger A is a short Renaissance arming sword, notable for its sturdy build and a distinctive s-shaped or figure-8 shaped guard. Measuring 70–80 cm long and weighing 0.8-1.5 kg, it was the signature blade of the ''Landsknecht''. Overview The ...

(10 points), Kora sword (15 points), Ngombe Ngulu (20 points) Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Chad Kennedy (84 points, $15,000) (S7 E36) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Gary Bird (52 points, $4,000) (S7 E36) {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Matt Bingaman (38 points, $1,000) (S7 E36) {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. N/A , LineColor = #600000

Season 8 (2020–2022)

Grady Powell replaced Wil Willis as host at the beginning of season 8. {{#invoke:Episode table, main, background=#000080 , overall=7.5 , overallT=No. in
series , season=7.5 , seasonT=No. in
season , title=25 , titleR= , aux1=17.5 , aux1T=First weapon , aux2=17.5 , aux2T=Final weapon , airdate=15 , airdateR= , viewers= 10 , country=U.S. , episodes= {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 165 , EpisodeNumber2 = 1 , Title = Veteran's Knife Special , Aux1 = Case American Heroes Knife Series , Aux2 = American Eagle Head

Sabre A sabre ( French: �sabʁ or saber in American English) is a type of backsword with a curved blade associated with the light cavalry of the early modern and Napoleonic periods. Originally associated with Central European cavalry such as th ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 11, 18 , Viewers = 0.99 , ShortSummary = The "Case American Heroes Knife Series" consists of the "Lamb Hunter" – SGM Kyle Lamb, Army; "The Hambone" – SGT Clint Romesha, Army; "The Skinner" – Kevin Holland, Navy & Army; "Recurve Utility #6" – Harry Bologna, Navy. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Mike Rizzo (Army veteran) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Brandon Rader (Army veteran) {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Chris Coe (father is

Vietnam War The Vietnam War (also known by #Names, other names) was a conflict in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. It was the second of the Indochina Wars and was officially fought between North Vie ...

veteran) {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Trish Arno (Army veteran) , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 166 , EpisodeNumber2 = 2 , Title = The Deadly Vajra-Mushti , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using canister Damascus from round tubes) , Aux2 = Vajra Mushti , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 11, 25 , Viewers = 1.00 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Kyle Farace {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Ben Allanson {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Zach Tarbell {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. A.J. Saracinello , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 167 , EpisodeNumber2 = 3 , Title = The Legendary Sword of Saladin , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using suspension cable or

piano wire Piano wire, or "music wire", is a specialized type of wire made for use in piano strings but also in other applications as springs. It is made from tempered high-carbon steel, also known as spring steel, which replaced iron as the material st ...

) , Aux2 = Sword of

Saladin Yusuf ibn Ayyub ibn Shadi () ( – 4 March 1193), commonly known by the epithet Saladin,, ; ku, سه‌لاحه‌دین, ; was the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty. Hailing from an ethnic Kurdish family, he was the first of both Egypt and ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 12, 02 , Viewers = 0.77 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Walter Baranowski {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Bryan Dana Custance {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Paul DeStefano {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Evan Cihak , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 168 , EpisodeNumber2 = 4 , Title = M1905 Springfield Bayonet , Aux1 = Signature blade
(''Brute de forge'' challenge) , Aux2 = M1905 Springfield

bayonet A bayonet (from French ) is a knife, dagger, sword, or spike-shaped weapon designed to fit on the end of the muzzle of a rifle, musket or similar firearm, allowing it to be used as a spear-like weapon.Brayley, Martin, ''Bayonets: An Illustr ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 12, 09 , Viewers = 0.92 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida In the ''Brute de forge'' challenge, the blade is forged to shape, not ground. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Josh Wentz {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Brad Ditty {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Menno {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Will Morris , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 169 , EpisodeNumber2 = 5 , Title = The Giant Sword of William Wallace , Aux1 = Scale down 9-foot long

to a version 1/5 its size , Aux2 = William Wallace broadsword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 12, 16 , Viewers = 0.78 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. James Welker {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Lyle Nordquist {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Ben Butcher {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Paul Crosby , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 170 , EpisodeNumber2 = 6 , Title = Forged in Fire Christmas: Forging Wonderland , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using steel from

Santa Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, or simply Santa, is a legendary figure originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring children gifts during the late evening and overnight ...

's sleigh) , Aux2 =

's battle sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 12, 23 , Viewers = 0.80 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Stryker Gooch {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Pablo Martinez {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Jaron Martindale {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Kodie Brewster , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 171 , EpisodeNumber2 = 7 , Title = The Massive Maguro Bocho , Aux1 =

Cleaver A cleaver is a large knife that varies in its shape but usually resembles a rectangular-bladed hatchet. It is largely used as a kitchen or butcher knife and is mostly intended for splitting up large pieces of soft bones and slashing through ...

(using W1 steel from

meat hook A meat hook is any hook normally used in butcheries to hang meat. This form of hook is a variation on the classic S hook. Types *An S-shaped hook or jointed hook is used to hang up meat or the carcasses of animals such as pigs and cattle ...

s) , Aux2 =

Maguro bōchō A , also known as a is an extremely long, highly specialized Japanese knife that is commonly used to fillet tuna, as well as many other types of large ocean fish. The ''maguro bōchō'' is a long knife with a blade length of 30 cm (12&nb ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 01, 06 , Viewers = 0.92 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Doug Zegel {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Justin Workman {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. D.J. Brelje {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Rob Kemensky , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 172 , EpisodeNumber2 = 8 , Title = Teeth of the Tegha , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using steel from burned car) , Aux2 = Serrated Tegha sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 01, 13 , Viewers = 0.89 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Aric Fontaine {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Kevin Adams {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Beau Geeson {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Starlin Moran , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 173 , EpisodeNumber2 = 9 , Title = Headhunter's Revenge , Aux1 = Signature blade
("Perfect Timing" challenge) , Aux2 =

Headhunter Headhunter or head hunter may refer to: * Headhunting, hunting a human and collecting the severed head after killing them * Executive search, informally called headhunting, a specialized recruitment service Arts and entertainment Film and telev ...

Axe An axe ( sometimes ax in American English; see spelling differences) is an implement that has been used for millennia to shape, split and cut wood, to harvest timber, as a weapon, and as a ceremonial or heraldic symbol. The axe has many for ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 02, 17 , Viewers = 0.85 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida In the "Perfect Timing" challenge, smiths must choose between different forging techniques, each with its own time limit. The round 1 options included: * 4 hours: Stacked canister Damascus (no one) * 3 hours: Ladder pattern Damascus (Jordan, Jesse, Marcus) * 2 hours: Railroad spike San Mai (Eric) * 1 hour: Large ball bearing (no one) In round 2, smiths had the choice of handle construction that would determine how much time they had in this round: * 2 hours: Handle, guard, and mosaic pin (no one) * 90 minutes: Handle plus guard (Marcus) * 1 hour: Handle scales only (Jordan, Jesse) In keeping with the "Beat the clock" theme, the smiths were only give 3 days in the home forges during round 3. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Jordan Kepler {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Jesse Overton {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Marcus Weiss {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Eric Alrecht , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 174 , EpisodeNumber2 = 10 , Title = Russian Special Forces Spetsnaz , Aux1 =

Pry bar A crowbar, also called a wrecking bar, pry bar or prybar, pinch-bar, or occasionally a prise bar or prisebar, colloquially, in Britain and Australia sometimes called a jemmy or jimmy (also called jemmy bar), gooseneck, or pig foot, is a tool ...

knives
(using steel from various tools) , Aux2 =

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shovel A shovel is a tool used for digging, lifting, and moving bulk materials, such as soil, coal, gravel, snow, sand, or ore. Most shovels are hand tools consisting of a broad blade fixed to a medium-length handle. Shovel blades are usually made of ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 02, 24 , Viewers = 0.83 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Mike Powell {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Cameron LaFranc {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Travis Robie {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Garrett Olsen , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 175 , EpisodeNumber2 = 11 , Title = Machete of the Amazons , Aux1 = Bowie knives
("Flip the Script" challenge) , Aux2 =

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, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 03, 03 , Viewers = 0.77 , ShortSummary = Judges: J. Neilson, David Baker, Doug Marcaida The "Flip the Script" challenge involved the contestants deciding amongst themselves the type of blade they would make and all other parameters, including handle material. They were not allowed to choose a monosteel construction. The parameters decided on were: * Blade type: Bowie * Blade length: 10" * Total length: 15" * Blade width: 2" * Construction: Go mai * Handle construction: Two materials, G10 and ironwood * Other: They must include a lanyard loop Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Adam Coonradt {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Alex Morris {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Charlie Bridges {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Scott Bragg , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 176 , EpisodeNumber2 = 12 , Title = San Mai Mystery , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using "mystery" steel with San Mai technique) , Aux2 =

sword
(featured in season 7) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 03, 10 , Viewers = 0.86 , ShortSummary = The contestants are asked to make a San Mai blade. To keep with the mystery theme, the contestants not only have to figure out for themselves what kind of steel they have, but also have to contend with an "invisible clock" for the first round, only relying on time callouts from Grady. In the final round, weapons are tested in the "forge of mystery" which contains various mysterious materials for testing. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Davy Wilson {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Garrett Kemble {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Chevy Waddoups {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Terry Dickey , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 177 , EpisodeNumber2 = 13 , Title = Second Chance Tournament: Part 1 , Aux1 = Duel 1: "Tough Breaks"
(Signature blades using metal from broken blades) , Aux2 = Duel 2: "Beat by the Clock"
(Signature blades using bars of 80CrV2 and steel) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 03, 24 , Viewers = 0.82 , ShortSummary = For the first time on ''Forged In Fire'' history, eight former competitors head back to the forge for a second chance at $10,000. Two smiths who suffered catastrophic failures face-off while two smiths who failed to turn in blades in time get another shot to beat the clock. The winner of each 5-hour duel received $2,000 and a place in the final round of the tournament. Duel 1: "Tough Breaks" bracket results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. James Mays (S6 E30) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Steve Wells (S7 E30) Duel 2: "Beat by the Clock" bracket results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Jennifer Lyddane (S7 E32) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Gordon "Gordy" Knapp (S5 E23) , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 178 , EpisodeNumber2 = 14 , Title = Second Chance Tournament: Part 2 , Aux1 = Duel 3: "Runner-up"
(

& Chopper using 1095 & 15N20 steel plates each in a Damascus pattern) , Aux2 = Duel 4: "Untested"
(

Haladie The haladie is a double-edged dagger from ancient Syria and India, consisting of two curved blades, each approximately in length, attached to a single hilt. The weapon was used by warriors of the Indian Rajput clans, and was both a stabbing and s ...

using W1 round-stock steel) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 03, 31 , Viewers = 0.79 , ShortSummary = The Second Chance Tournament continues with the remaining duels. Two runner-up smiths battle it out in the forge to prove they have what it takes to be number one. Then two more smiths whose blades failed to make it to testing compete to get their weapons into the hands of the judges. Duel 3: "Runner-up" bracket results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Michael Seronde (S6 E6) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Rick Rabjohn (S5 E33) Duel 4: "Untested" bracket results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Sam Smith (S7 E16) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Jason Palmer (S6 E18) , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 179 , EpisodeNumber2 = 15 , Title = Second Chance Tournament: Finals , Aux1 = San mai chopper
(using 52100 steel

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and salvaged steel from

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bucket) , Aux2 =

Flyssa The flyssa is a traditional edged weapon of Algeria produced and used during the 19th century and earlier. It originates from the Kabyle Iflissen Lebhar tribal confederacy. Characteristics These weapons have blades of various sizes from , and ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 04, 07 , Viewers = 0.62 , ShortSummary = After winning their duels, the four remaining smiths go all out in the final round—creating a san mai chopper from a ball bearing and steel from a backhoe bucket. Two smiths survive to recreate a weapon from a past ''Forged in Fire'' episode (S5, E5), the

. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Jennifer Lyddane (S7 E32 & S8 E14) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. James Mays (S6 E30 & S8 E14) {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Sam Smith (S7 E16 & S8 E15) {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Michael Seronde (S6 E6 & S8 E15) , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 180 , EpisodeNumber2 = 16 , Title = Memory Game , Aux1 = Judge Dave Baker's blade copy from memory
(using 1095 and 15N20 steel plates) , Aux2 = Elephant tusk sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 04, 14 , Viewers = 0.75 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Jayden Simisky {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Matt Schweinberg {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Connor Logan {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Jason Redman , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 181 , EpisodeNumber2 = 17 , Title = Forged in Fire: WWE Edition , Aux1 = Signature blades
(using 1095 and 15N20 steel plates) , Aux2 = Bastard sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 04, 21 , Viewers = 0.72 , ShortSummary = In round 1, four smiths cut through steel cages (representing a

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steel cage match) to retrieve 1095 and 15N20 steel plates used for their signature blades. In round 2, three smiths made handles from wooden weapons seen in WWE wrestling matches. The winner of round 3 received $10,000 and a

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title belt.

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r "The Nature Boy"

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makes a special guest appearance. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Philip ("Sergeant Cheesebadger") {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Hunter Copeland ("The Vulcan Viking") {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Josh Patterson ("Black Rooster") {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Nicholas Maiden ("Green River") , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 182 , EpisodeNumber2 = 18 , Title = Arctic Forge , Aux1 =

Ulu An ulu ( iu, ᐅᓗ, plural: ''uluit'', 'woman's knife') is an all-purpose knife traditionally used by Inuit, Iñupiat, Yupik, and Aleut women. It is utilized in applications as diverse as skinning and cleaning animals, cutting a child's hair, cu ...

, Aux2 = Northern long

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, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 04, 28 , Viewers = 0.64 , ShortSummary = Using tools forged from pieces of mild steel, the smiths must retrieve high carbon steel ball bearings from ice blocks to make their

ulu An ulu ( iu, ᐅᓗ, plural: ''uluit'', 'woman's knife') is an all-purpose knife traditionally used by Inuit, Iñupiat, Yupik, and Aleut women. It is utilized in applications as diverse as skinning and cleaning animals, cutting a child's hair, cu ...

s that were used by the

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in arctic climates for centuries. The smiths have to recreate their blades in an "arctic forge" in 27 degrees fahrenheit. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Devon Chatterley {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Clay Wolf {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Andrew Cole Glaser {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Chad Morton , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 183 , EpisodeNumber2 = 19 , Title = Civil War Battle , Aux1 =

Arkansas toothpick In modern terminology, the Arkansas toothpick is a heavy dagger with a pointed, straight blade. The knife can be used for thrusting and slashing. James Black, known for improving the Bowie knife, is credited with inventing the Arkansas toothpi ...

(using choice between

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s)
(both high carbon steel) , Aux2 =

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"Donelson Sword" , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 05, 05 , Viewers = 0.68 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Isaac Gardner {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Paul Sutt {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Nathan Sistare {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Trey Wright , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 184 , EpisodeNumber2 = 20 , Title = Casino Challenge , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using a choice Damascus pattern determined by a spin wheel) , Aux2 = Spin choice between

Pandat The Pandat (other names also include Kamping, Parang Pandat, Parang Pandit or Mandau Tangkitn) is the war sword of the Dayak people of northwest Borneo (Sarawak, Malaysia and West Kalimantan, Indonesia) and is never used as a tool. On October 1 ...

- zande sword & Kelewang , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 05, 12 , Viewers = 0.67 , ShortSummary = For rounds 1 and 2, smiths get to gamble in the Forge Casino's game of cards in order to determine what type of challenge they get. In round 3, the two remaining smiths press their luck by spinning the "Wheel of Forging" to see what type of weapon to create. If they don't like where they land on the first spin, they can spin again, but in doing so, they will lose two hours of their total time at their home forges. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Chris Gardner (Pandat) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Damond Clark (Boa-Zande) {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Johnnie Cane {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Alexander Davis , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 185 , EpisodeNumber2 = 21 , Title = Deadly Duo , Aux1 = Signature Damascus san mai blade , Aux2 = Pair of Ginunting swords , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 05, 19 , Viewers = 0.66 , ShortSummary = In round 1, smiths are tasked with making a signature Damascus san mai blade with a 80CrV2 steel core inside a 1095 and 15N20 steel Damascus "sandwich". Round 2 showcased handle construction using two different materials on both sides of the blade. The remaining two smiths craft a pair of Ginunting swords at their home forges in round 3. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Chris O'Brien {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Bryan Salisbury {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Max Smith {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Steve Pyatt , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 186 , EpisodeNumber2 = 22 , Title = Fire and Water , Aux1 =

Hwando Hwando () is a mountain fortress of the ancient Korean kingdom of Goguryeo, built to protect Goguryeo's second capital, Gungnae. It is located in present-day Ji'an city of the province of Jilin, China. The fortress is located 2.5 km west of Ji'an, ...

(using W1 steel) , Aux2 =

Woldo The woldo (literally “moon blade”), was a Korean pole weapon that closely resembled the Chinese guandao (also known as ''yanyuedao''), though proportionally smaller. It was so named because of its curved blade. Its use and its methods were d ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 05, 26 , Viewers = 0.61 , ShortSummary = The episode honors Korean bladesmithing heritage. In round 1, four smiths are assigned to forge a Korean hwando sword. For the first time in the show's history, the blades are not oil quenched, but water quenched, complementing the episode's yin and yang fire and water theme. The display piece was crafted by ''Forged in Fire'' season 7 episode 14 ("A Very Forged Christmas") champion and Korean-American Boyd Ritter, who also narrates the animated historical description of the weapon. For round 2, three contestants must add handles to their weapons, with a habaki being furnished. Round 3 sends the two finalists to their home forges to craft a Korean woldo polearm. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Eric Himker {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Dave Armor {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Jimmy Riley {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Martin Seck , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 187 , EpisodeNumber2 = 23 , Title = Sledgehammer Showdown , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using steel from a 10-pound

sledgehammer A sledgehammer is a tool with a large, flat, often metal head, attached to a long handle. The long handle combined with a heavy head allows the sledgehammer to gather momentum during a swing and apply a large force compared to hammers designed t ...

) , Aux2 = Polish

war hammer A war hammer (French: ''martel-de-fer'', "iron hammer") is a weapon that was used by both foot soldiers and cavalry. It is a very old weapon and gave its name, owing to its constant use, to Judah Maccabee, a 2nd-century BC Jewish rebel, and to Cha ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 06, 09 , Viewers = 0.72 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Josh Fisher {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Mike Baldino {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Brian Hennes {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Neil Warren , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 188 , EpisodeNumber2 = 24 , Title = Medieval Mystery Sword , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using random 'mystery' steel from inside different sized wooden crates) , Aux2 = Medieval Sword of Mystery , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 06, 16 , Viewers = 0.65 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Cordale Whitfield {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Larry Rhoades {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Chris Halk {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Dana Ryder , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 189 , EpisodeNumber2 = 25 , Title = Pick Your Poison , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using choice between various steel types and forging difficulties) , Aux2 = Burmese

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, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 06, 23 , Viewers = 0.68 , ShortSummary = Before round 1 begins, the four bladesmiths choose from four tiers of challenges, using various steel types and forging difficulties presented to them on a table. Their choice also carries into the handle round. The smith's choices (in the order as called to pick) include: * Caleb – Round 1:

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canister; Round 2: Cast

guard Guard or guards may refer to: Professional occupations * Bodyguard, who protects an individual from personal assault * Crossing guard, who stops traffic so pedestrians can cross the street * Lifeguard, who rescues people from drowning * Prison ...

and pommel; Medium difficulty * Colin – Round 1: Turkish twist damascus; Round 2: G10 handle; Hardest difficulty * Tony – Round 1: Cube and stack canister; Round 2: 2-tone handle and mosaic pins; Hard difficulty * Cody – Round 1: 100+ layer pattern damascus; Round 2: Keyhole guard and handle; Easy difficulty Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Tony Bravo {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Colin Roy {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Caleb Peck {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Cody Kruseman , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 190 , EpisodeNumber2 = 26 , Title = Forge of Fear , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using choice of at least two tools) , Aux2 = Fireman's axe , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 06, 30 , Viewers = 0.65 , ShortSummary = The episode pays tribute to some of the most iconic terrifying horror scenes in cinematic history. In round 1, four bladesmiths are tasked in constructing weapons from metal items hanging on a "Wall of Torture" tools. In round 2, the remaining three smiths make handles from wooden tools found inside vampire hunting kits. A notable test for round three's fireman's axe was the "Horror Door Chop" strength test. The axes are used to chop through a door with "FORGED" written backwards in red along the central door frame

rail Rail or rails may refer to: Rail transport *Rail transport and related matters *Rail (rail transport) or railway lines, the running surface of a railway Arts and media Film * ''Rails'' (film), a 1929 Italian film by Mario Camerini * ''Rail'' ( ...

. Both the axe chop and the backwards red lettering are references to the 1980 film '' The Shining''. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Jordan Jackson {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Peter Farquhar {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Bobby Slagle {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. James Hatfield , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 191 , EpisodeNumber2 = 27 , Title = The Terrifying Tuareg Takoba , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using hundreds of carbon-steel nails) , Aux2 =

Tuareg The Tuareg people (; also spelled Twareg or Touareg; endonym: ''Imuhaɣ/Imušaɣ/Imašeɣăn/Imajeɣăn'') are a large Berber ethnic group that principally inhabit the Sahara in a vast area stretching from far southwestern Libya to southern A ...

Takoba Takoba (also ''takuba'' or ''takouba'') is the sword that is used across the western Sahel and among ethnic groups such as the Tuareg, the Hausa, and the Fulani The Fula, Fulani, or Fulɓe people ( ff, Fulɓe, ; french: Peul, links=no; ha, ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 07, 07 , Viewers = 0.55 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Joshua Kim {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Dustin Mavity {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Ben Graber {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Calvin Hargis , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 192 , EpisodeNumber2 = 28 , Title = Barrel Full of Mystery , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using san mai technique) , Aux2 =

Walloon sword The basket-hilted sword is a sword type of the early modern era characterised by a basket-shaped guard that protects the hand. The basket hilt is a development of the quillons added to swords' crossguards since the Late Middle Ages. In mo ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 07, 14 , Viewers = 0.69 , ShortSummary = The smiths go through the "Pick of the Barrel" Challenge: a barrel with five different sources of mild steel (chains, pry bars, hammers, railroad spikes and horseshoes) attached to iron poles sticking out of the barrel. But what they can't see is what's actually inside the barrel. Attached to the poles are five different high-carbon steel which they have to make a blade out of. The easier the mild steel pick, the harder the high-carbon steel will be to use, and vice versa. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Andrew Hall {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Kade Daniels {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Micah Duncan {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Daniel Pantoja , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 193 , EpisodeNumber2 = 29 , Title = Armed Forces Tournament Part 1 , Aux1 = Duel 1: "E-4"
(

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using randomly picked steel & forge-welding technique) , Aux2 = Duel 2: "Two Branch"
(WWII Air Force Survival Axe using 1095 & 15N20 steel with randomly picked forge-welding technique) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 07, 21 , Viewers = 0.61 , ShortSummary = Eight military veterans who competed in The Forge are brought back for this season's Armed Forces Redeployment Tournament. This time, some of the best bladesmiths and toughest American warriors battle it out in four head-to-head duels. Eight former competitors and U.S. service members will be redeployed to The Forge, building a blade from start to finish in one five-hour round. During the duels, the bladesmiths pick 1 out of 5 different knife handles that are sticking out of an ammo crate. Attached to those handles are five unique blades from U.S. military history that the competitors must copy. The winner of each duel will take home a check for $2,000 and earn themselves a seat in the final battle of the tournament where they will face tough competition for a chance of winning $10,000 and the ever-coveted title of "Forged in Fire Champion". Duel 1: "E-4" bracket results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Garrett Elting (

; Marines) (S6 E12) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Robert Guest ( Specialist; Army) (S6 E4) Duel 2: "Two Branch" bracket results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Joe Stickel ( Chief Master Sergeant; Army & Air Force) (S6 E11) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Dana Dupuis ( Master Sergeant; Navy & Air Force) (S5 E36) , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 194 , EpisodeNumber2 = 30 , Title = Armed Forces Tournament Part 2 , Aux1 = Duel 3: "Champions"
( Woodman's Pal survival axe using randomly picked steel & forge-welding technique) , Aux2 = Duel 4: "Sergeant"
(M1915 Bolo Bayonet using randomly picked steel & forge-welding technique) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 07, 28 , Viewers = 0.52 , ShortSummary = Duel 3: "Champions" bracket results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Ethan Lee (Navy) (S6 E6) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Mike Rizzo (Army) (S8 E1) Duel 4: "Sergeant" bracket results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Fermin Lopez (Sergeant,

; Army) (S6 E10) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Joe Collett (

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; Air Force) (S3 E14) , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 195 , EpisodeNumber2 = 31 , Title = Armed Forces Tournament Finale , Aux1 = Combat blade , Aux2 = "Ames" Cavalry Saber , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 08, 04 , Viewers = 0.53 , ShortSummary = In round 1, four bladesmiths, each winners of their respective duels, are tasked with creating their favorite combat blades. The blades are to be made from ball bearings, bandsaw blades, and fish hooks into a canister Damascus

billet A billet is a living-quarters to which a soldier is assigned to sleep. Historically, a billet was a private dwelling that was required to accept the soldier. Soldiers are generally billeted in barracks or garrisons when not on combat duty, alth ...

. Unfortunately, canisters are out of stock for the competition. Therefore, replica 1914 bazooka tubes are chopped up into needed canisters. Stacked leather handle parameters are added for round 2. For the final round, the two remaining bladesmiths recreate the "Ames" Cavalry Saber at their home forges. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Fermin Lopez (Army) (S6 E10 & S8 E31) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Garrett Elting (Marines) (S6 E12 & S8 E30) {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Ethan Lee (Navy) (S6 E6 & S8 E31) {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Joe Stickel (Army & Air Force) (S6 E11 & S8 E30) , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 196 , EpisodeNumber2 = 32 , Title = Judges Takeover: Doug Marcaida , Aux1 = Kortada knife
(using 50-layered Damascus out of 1095 & 15N20 steel bars) , Aux2 = Kortada sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 12, 08 , Viewers = 0.57{{cite web, url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-12-8-2021-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html, title=SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 12.8.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals, last=Metcalf, first=Mitch, date=December 9, 2021, website=Showbuzz Daily, access-date=December 9, 2021 , ShortSummary = In this special episode, the Judges; J, Dave, Doug, and Ben have a change not only to critique contestants blades, but create their very own challenge...in the Judges Takeover. For the first time in ''Forged In Fire'' history, in the next four weeks, the Judges will takeover The Forge by having the bladesmiths create their favorite weapons in their style and their favorite techniques. The Judges even get to test them out in the most brutal of tests. First up was Doug Marcaida who trained U.S. and Philippines RECON Marines with a Filipino Ginunting knife which the "Kortada" is designed from. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Jason Coy {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Trinity Troutt {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Jeremy Vineyard {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Erik Stevens , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 197 , EpisodeNumber2 = 33 , Title = Young Guns Challenge , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using metal from a

trampoline A trampoline is a device consisting of a piece of taut, strong fabric stretched between a steel frame using many coiled spring (device), springs. Not all trampolines have springs, as the Springfree Trampoline uses glass-reinforced plastic rods. ...

) , Aux2 = German

longsword A longsword (also spelled as long sword or long-sword) is a type of European sword characterized as having a cruciform hilt with a grip for primarily two-handed use (around ), a straight double-edged blade of around , and weighing approximatel ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 12, 08 , Viewers = 0.48 , ShortSummary = In this special episode, ''Forged In Fire'' brought back four of the series youngest bladesmiths to ever win the competition. These Champions age range from 18 as the youngest and 20 as the oldest to victory. Once again, these "Young Guns" will test their bladesmithing skills in The Forge and possibly be a two-time ''Forged In Fire'' Champion, a title first held by judge Ben Abbott. And for the first time in the show's history, all four smiths advanced to Round 2 and added handles to their signature blades. Handles were made from skateboard wood. After the handles were added and blades were tested, Round 2 saw a double elimination. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Colton Arias (S7 E4) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Kevin Burgess (S7 E19) {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Deke Parker (S6 E5) & Cade David Jenkins (S7 E20) {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. N/A , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 198 , EpisodeNumber2 = 34 , Title = Judges Takeover: Ben Abbott , Aux1 =

Billhook A billhook or bill hook, also called a pruning knife or spar hook, is a versatile cutting tool used widely in agriculture and forestry for cutting woody material such as shrubs, small trees and branches. It is distinct from the sickle. It was c ...

(using

nickel Nickel is a chemical element with symbol Ni and atomic number 28. It is a silvery-white lustrous metal with a slight golden tinge. Nickel is a hard and ductile transition metal. Pure nickel is chemically reactive but large pieces are slow to ...

, 1095 and mild steel) , Aux2 =

Sutton Hoo Sutton Hoo is the site of two early medieval cemeteries dating from the 6th to 7th centuries near the English town of Woodbridge. Archaeologists have been excavating the area since 1938, when a previously undisturbed ship burial containing a ...

Sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 12, 15 , Viewers = 0.65{{cite web, url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-12-15-2021-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html, title=SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 12.15.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals, last=Metcalf, first=Mitch, date=December 16, 2021, website=Showbuzz Daily, access-date=December 17, 2021 , ShortSummary = Week 2 of the "Judges Takeover" is presented and led by Ben Abbott. Ben tasks the bladesmiths with forging a billhook, using pure nickel. As its first-time appearance on the show, nickel is to be used in a go mai (or "five layer") forging technique. In Round 2, the handle round, Ben wants the smiths to use a wood of their choice and incorporate a

ferrule A ferrule (a corruption of Latin ' "small bracelet", under the influence of ' "iron") is any of a number of types of objects, generally used for fastening, joining, sealing, or reinforcement. They are often narrow circular rings made from me ...

. For Round 3, Ben assigns the contestants to replicate the Sutton Hoo sword, which Ben also showcased and fabricated in season 8's "Judges' Home Forge Battle" special episode. * Note: The episode is dedicated to Ben Abbott's late father, Peter Abbott (1923–2016). Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Josh Adams {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Jarred Irby {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Paul Elkins {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Clayton Martin , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 199 , EpisodeNumber2 = 35 , Title = The Dark Side , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using steel from a

guillotine A guillotine is an apparatus designed for efficiently carrying out executions by beheading. The device consists of a tall, upright frame with a weighted and angled blade suspended at the top. The condemned person is secured with stocks at th ...

) , Aux2 =

Executioner's sword An executioner's sword is a sword designed specifically for decapitation of condemned criminals (as opposed to combat). These swords were intended for two-handed use, but were lacking a point, so that their overall blade length was typically that ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 12, 15 , Viewers = 0.53 , ShortSummary = This episode takes a look at the darker side of history. Bladesmiths have to forge weapons from a deadly device from the

French Revolution The French Revolution ( ) was a period of radical political and societal change in France that began with the Estates General of 1789 and ended with the formation of the French Consulate in November 1799. Many of its ideas are considere ...

. Those who make it to the final round must create a sword of death. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Gunnar Wilbanks {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Nathan Anderson {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Don Clary {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Christy Whittaker , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 200 , EpisodeNumber2 = 36 , Title = Judges Takeover: J. Neilson , Aux1 = Serpentine

push dagger A push dagger (alternately known as: punch dagger, punch knife, or push knife) is a short-bladed dagger with a "T" handle designed to be grasped and held in closed-fist hand, so that the blade protrudes from the front of the fist, either between ...

(using ball bearings and a canister Damascus technique) , Aux2 =

Maguindanao Maguindanao (, Maguindanao language, Maguindanaon: ''Prubinsya nu Magindanaw''; Iranun language, Iranun'': Perobinsia a Magindanao''; tl, Lalawigan ng Maguindanao) was a Provinces of the Philippines, province of the Philippines located in the ...

kris The kris, or ''keris'' in the Indonesian language, is an asymmetrical dagger with distinctive blade-patterning achieved through alternating laminations of iron and nickelous iron (''pamor''). Of Javanese origin, the kris is famous for its disti ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 12, 22 , Viewers = 0.74{{Cite web, first=Mitch, last=Metcalf, title=SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 12.22.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED, url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-12-22-2021-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html, website=showbuzzdaily.com, access-date=December 24, 2021, archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223232519/https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-12-22-2021-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html, archive-date=December 23, 2021 , ShortSummary = This week's "Judges Takeover" features J. Neilson, who challenges the smiths to recreate his serpentine push dagger designed and fabricated specifically for the episode. With the canister Damascus technique being used, Neilson also adds the stipulation that the canister must be removed. For a Round 2 parameter, Judge Neilson wants the contestants to use burl wood for the handle. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Dale Brannigan {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. John Blankman {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Tyler Grantrodm {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Wesley Crum , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 201 , EpisodeNumber2 = 37 , Title = Damascus 500 , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using 1095 and 15N20 steel bars) , Aux2 =

Mesopotamia Mesopotamia ''Mesopotamíā''; ar, بِلَاد ٱلرَّافِدَيْن or ; syc, ܐܪܡ ܢܗܪ̈ܝܢ, or , ) is a historical region of Western Asia situated within the Tigris–Euphrates river system, in the northern part of the F ...

sickle sword The ''khopesh'' ('; also vocalized khepesh) is an Egyptian sickle-shaped sword that evolved from battle axes. Description A typical ''khopesh'' is 50–60 cm (20–24 inches) in length, though smaller examples also exist. The inside c ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 12, 22 , Viewers = 0.63 , ShortSummary = This episode gives tribute to

NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (NASCAR) is an American auto racing sanctioning and operating company that is best known for stock car racing. The privately owned company was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1948, and hi ...

in what is dubbed a "layer race". Four smiths are assigned to make a signature blade, forging the metal with as many damascus layers as possible in 3 hours. The smith that can forge a blade with the most layers gets an additional 30 minutes to their time in the handle round. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Robert Taylor {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Jacob Gaetz {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Jeremy Bartlett {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Aubrey Hummer , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 202 , EpisodeNumber2 = 38 , Title = Judges Takeover: Dave Baker , Aux1 = "Bone Daddy" fantasy

(using choice between canister or 50-layer Damascus) , Aux2 = Fantasy

broadsword The basket-hilted sword is a sword type of the early modern era characterised by a basket-shaped guard that protects the hand. The basket hilt is a development of the quillons added to swords' crossguards since the Late Middle Ages. In mod ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 12, 29 , Viewers = 0.76{{Cite web, first=Mitch, last=Metcalf, title=SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 12.29.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED, url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-12-29-2021-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html, website=showbuzzdaily.com, access-date=December 31, 2021, archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211230215908/https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-12-29-2021-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html, archive-date=December 30, 2021 , ShortSummary = The final week of "Judges Takeover", week 4, is presented and led by Dave Baker. In Round 1, Judge Baker requests the smiths to make a fantasy seax inspired by the iconic weapons in fantasy films of the 1980s. For the handle round, Dave's parameters include adding a button

and an

antler Antlers are extensions of an animal's skull found in members of the Cervidae (deer) family. Antlers are a single structure composed of bone, cartilage, fibrous tissue, skin, nerves, and blood vessels. They are generally found only on male ...

crown. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Wade Plumlee {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Jim Morrissey {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Bob Clarke {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Tyler Reinarts , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 203 , EpisodeNumber2 = 39 , Title = The Firangi Sword , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using any metal and any technigue) , Aux2 =

Firangi ''Firangi'' () is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language historical drama film written and directed by Rajiev Dhingra. It stars Kapil Sharma, who is also the producer, along with Ishita Dutta and Monica Gill. The film was shot primarily in Punjab and R ...

sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2021, 12, 29 , Viewers = 0.59 , ShortSummary = Rounds 1 and 2 are merged into one 5-hour fabricating round, the "Impress Us Challenge", which includes both metal forging and handle crafting. The contestants are able to use any metal composition (e.g. 15N20, 5160, 1095) from any source (e.g. bars, cables, coil springs) they choose to make their signature blade with any technique they desire. Anything found in the handle "pantry" is open to the smith's taking as well. The bladesmith that impresses the judges most at the end of the "Impress Us Challenge" is automatically eligible for the final round while the other three blades undergo testing. After testing, one smith will move on to the final round, with the other two contestants going home in a double elimination. Brandon's chopper-type blade impressed the judges most. Grant wins the testing sequence as both Chris and Evan are eliminated. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Brandon Hyner {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Grant Peters {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Evan Daniel Purviance & Chris Gregory {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. N/A , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 204 , EpisodeNumber2 = 40 , Title = 200th Episode: Fan's Choice , Aux1 =

(using a 200-layer Damascus technique) , Aux2 = Darb Sri Gun Chai
(featured in season 7) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 01, 05 , Viewers = 0.72 , ShortSummary = In honor and celebration of the show's fans and its 200th competition milestone, four bladesmiths fabricate weapons from fans' votes on various aspects of ''Forged in Fire''—blade type and design, materials, forging techniques, challenges, and tests. * Round 1: The contestants must craft a kukri, which was decided by the fans' high 41% vote. Non-winning weapon options included a

karambit The karambit or kerambit (as used in Indonesian), kurambik or karambiak (both from the Minangkabau language) is a small Indonesian curved knife resembling a claw from Minangkabau people of West Sumatra. The karambit is one of the weapons commonly ...

and

. The kukri unveiled and showcased for the round was handcrafted by the season 1, episode 1 champion, Matthew Parkinson. Fans also voted 69% for a 200-layer Damascus. ("Salvaging steel from a dump truck" and "salvaging steel from heavy machinery & equipment" were the other material options.) Since Jimmy and Chris each forge exactly 200-layer Damascus blades per the fans' vote-winning parameter, both smiths get 30 minutes added to their times for Round 2. * Round 2: Utilizing the 200th episode theme, fans voted 50% for a 3-pin mosaic with the numbers 2-0-0 within the 3 pins, respectively, and designed into their handles. The non-winning challenges were "Etch '200' into blade" and "Salvage material from strength tests". In the testing portion of the round, fans voted 38% for the "Ice Block Chop" strength test. A "Rope Slice" with flaming rope was requested for the sharpness test. * Round 3: Bladesmiths are tasked with crafting a Darb Sri Gun Chai (45% fan vote) in 4 days. Other choices included the

spadroon A spadroonP. G. W. Annis (1970). ''Naval Swords, British and American Naval Edged Weapons, 1660-1815'', Harrisburg, PA: Stackpole Books, p. 38. is a light sword with a straight-edged blade, enabling both cut and thrust attacks. This English term ...

and

hunga munga A mambele is a form of hybrid knife/axe in central and southern Africa, originating from a curved throwing dagger used by the Mangbetu. Description The mambele consists of an iron blade with a curved back section and rearward spike. It can b ...

. In honor of the "KEAL" test, two of the judges' favorite

ballistic gel Ballistic gelatin is a testing medium designed to simulate the effects of bullet wounds in animal muscle tissue. It was developed and improved by Martin Fackler and others in the field of wound ballistics. It is calibrated to match porcine muscl ...

dummies—Medusa and Dummy of the North—are slashed and beheaded. Next, a strength test incorporated the fan favorite "Skull Chop" with 6 animal skulls. Last, but not least, the blades were evaluated against a "Multiple Target Slice" sharpness test consisting of ballistics tubes, sand-filled tubes, watermelons, and plastic water-filled jugs. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Chris Moss {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Jimmy Coronado {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Michael Bizark {{Color box, red, border=silver, 4.〈Tim Jane ("TJ")〉 , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 205 , EpisodeNumber2 = 41 , Title = Beat the Unbeaten: Round One , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using rusted high-carbon steel) , Aux2 = Messer sword
(featured in season 6) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 01, 12 , Viewers = 0.85{{cite web, url=https://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-1-12-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html, title=ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 1.12.2021 Updated, last=Metcalf, first=Mitch, date=January 13, 2022, work=Showbuzz Daily, access-date=January 15, 2022 , ShortSummary = Three bladesmiths create their signature blades in a single 5-hour round labeled the "Rust Bucket". During the 5 hours, rusted scrap steel (dumped from a rusted bucket) must be gathered and prepared, forged, tempered, quenched, and finished with a functional edge and handle. After testing, two smiths are sent home in a double elimination. The winner of the testing segment gets to pick the weapon style and forging technique. Brandon chooses the Messer sword and layered Damascus, then fabricates head-to-head against undefeated Judge Ben Abbott in an 8-hour round. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Ben Abbott (S2 E9 & S3 E1) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Brandon Franklin {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Andrew Swanger & Jesse Hatcher {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. N/A , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 206 , EpisodeNumber2 = 42 , Title = Beat the Unbeaten: Scrap Steel Challenge , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using scrap steel from previous competitions) , Aux2 = Irish ring-hilted sword
(featured in season 5) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 01, 12 , Viewers = 0.71 , ShortSummary = As the second competition within the "Beat the Unbeaten" Ben Abbott series, this episode showcases a new set of three bladesmiths tasked with building their signature blades in a 5-hour round. Some of the special parameters for the round include: materials must be sourced from the pile of scrap steel, any forge welding technique can be used, blades cannot be mono steel, 13- to 15-inch length, fully functional, and ready for testing after 5 hours. Zechariah does not meet the forge welded blade parameter as he only forge welds a bolster to his otherwise mono steel blade. Therefore, Zechariah is eliminated before testing begins. Jeremy is eliminated after testing, sending Rob into the final round against Ben Abbott. As the winner, Rob gets to pick the weapon style he and Ben craft, as well as the parameters. He chooses the Irish ring-hilted sword with ladder pattern Damascus. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Ben Abbott (S2 E9, S3 E1, & S8 E41) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Rob Loveday {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Jeremy Gonzales & Zechariah Nelson {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. N/A , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 207 , EpisodeNumber2 = 43 , Title = Beat the Unbeaten: Broken Blade Revenge , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using choice of sourced steel) , Aux2 = Chinese War Sword
(featured in season 7) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 01, 19 , Viewers = 0.85 , ShortSummary = In another "Beat the Unbeaten" challenge, three contestants (each with broken blades in previous episodes) build their signature blades in a single 5-hour round, using

bandsaw A bandsaw (also written band saw) is a power saw with a long, sharp blade consisting of a continuous band of toothed metal stretched between two or more wheels to cut material. They are used principally in woodworking, metalworking, and lumb ...

blades,

chainsaw A chainsaw (or chain saw) is a portable gasoline-, electric-, or battery-powered saw that cuts with a set of teeth attached to a rotating chain driven along a guide bar. It is used in activities such as tree felling, limbing, bucking, pruning, ...

blades, springs,

s, and

roller bearings In mechanical engineering, a rolling-element bearing, also known as a rolling bearing, is a bearing (mechanical), bearing which carries a load by placing rolling elements (such as balls or rollers) between two concentric, Groove (engineering), g ...

. The blades are to be made from canister "No Can Can" Damascus in which the canister must be fully removed before the blade is finalized. Dorian does not fully remove the canister and is eliminated before testing; Chris is eliminated after testing; Caleb is the winner of the testing round. For the 8-hour final round against Ben Abbott, Caleb chooses the 2-handed Chinese warsword with an S-shaped guard and a pierced pommel, among other parameters. Caleb also chooses a random pattern Damascus steel forging technique. Since it's Caleb's second appearance on the show, Ben gets to add a parameter twist: a minimum of 125 Damascus layer count. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Ben Abbott (S2 E9, S3 E1, & S8 E41–42) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Caleb Ledford (S7 E29) {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Chris Campbell (S7 E25) & Dorian Mosak (S7 E31) {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. N/A , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 208 , EpisodeNumber2 = 44 , Title = Beat the Unbeaten: Back for Revenge , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using techniques randomly chosen by the "Wheel of Forging") , Aux2 =

Ida Ida or IDA may refer to: Astronomy * Ida Facula, a mountain on Amalthea, a moon of Jupiter *243 Ida, an asteroid *International Docking Adapter, a docking adapter for the International Space Station Computing *Intel Dynamic Acceleration, a techn ...

sword
(featured in season 4) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 01, 26 , Viewers = 0.79 , ShortSummary = Two bladesmiths from season 2 (both competing alongside Ben Abbott on Abbott's first appearance as a competitor) are invited back to try their luck at winning against Ben Abbott. The smiths are tasked with forging their signature blades in a single 5-hour round. The techniques each must use is randomly spun on the "Wheel of Forging". Brent lands the "Choose your own pattern Damascus" and picks the "twisted crushed W's" technique. Nathan lands "Raindrop pattern Damascus". In the testing portion, both blades break upon their first impacts. Brent's blade breaks at about mid-blade while Nathan's blade breaks at the handle. Since there is more useable blade left on his blade, Brent wins the round and competes against Abbott. As the winner, Brent chooses to recreate the Ida sword for the 8-hour final round. He also chooses the technique for the round—forged from stacks of 1095 and 15N20 steel, along with

wrought iron Wrought iron is an iron alloy with a very low carbon content (less than 0.08%) in contrast to that of cast iron (2.1% to 4%). It is a semi-fused mass of iron with fibrous slag Inclusion (mineral), inclusions (up to 2% by weight), which give it a ...

chains, in a Damascus san mai. Abbott increases the difficulty by suggesting nickel be added, which tasks both smiths with Damascus go mai. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Ben Abbott (S2 E9, S3 E1, & S8 E41–43) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Brent Stubblefield (S2 E9) {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Nathan Zimmerman (S2 E9) {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. N/A , LineColor = #000080 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 209 , EpisodeNumber2 = 45 , Title = Beat the Unbeaten: The Final Showdown , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using

fish hook A fish hook or fishhook, formerly also called angle (from Old English ''angol'' and Proto-Germanic ''*angulaz''), is a hook used to catch fish either by piercing and embedding onto the inside of the fish mouth (angling) or, more rarely, by impa ...

canister Damascus) , Aux2 =

Spatha The spatha was a type of straight and long sword, measuring between 0.5 and 1 m (19.7 and 39.4 in), with a handle length of between 18 and 20 cm (7.1 and 7.9 in), in use in the territory of the Roman Empire during the 1st to 6th centuries AD ...

sword
(featured in season 7) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 02, 02 , Viewers = 0.73 , ShortSummary = In the fifth and final installment of the "Beat the Unbeaten" series, two bladesmiths (both with previous appearances on the show) compete by forging signature blades. The winner of the single 5-hour round gets to decide the final round's blade style and technique. After testing, Zach (Doug's pick) is sent home while Nicholas (Dave's pick) moves on to challenge Ben Abbott in the final round. Nicholas chooses the Spatha sword, using 1095 and 15N20 steel in a twist-and-stack Damascus technique. Since it's Nicholas's second chance, Abbott gets to add a parameter—two twists for a total of 4 stacks of opposing twist-and-stack Damascus. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Ben Abbott (S2 E9, S3 E1, & S8 E41–44) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Nicholas Cochiolo (S5 E31 & S5 E34) (Dave's pick) {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Zach Tarbell (S8 E2) (Doug's pick) {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. N/A , LineColor = #000080

Season 9 (2022)

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series , season=7.5 , seasonT=No. in
season , title=25 , titleR= , aux1=17.5 , aux1T=First weapon , aux2=17.5 , aux2T=Final weapon , airdate=15 , airdateR= , viewers= 10 , country=U.S. , episodes= {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 210 , EpisodeNumber2 = 1 , Title = Crushed Car Challenge , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using steel from a crushed car) , Aux2 = Curved Katars , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 03, 30 , Viewers = 0.40{{Cite web, first=Mitch, last=Metcalf, title=SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 3.30.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED, url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-3-30-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html, website=showbuzzdaily.com, access-date=April 7, 2022, archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401023737/https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-3-30-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html, archive-date=April 1, 2022 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Matthew Shairi {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Mike Damaski {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Dillion Wood {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Jim Jernigan , LineColor = #015A52 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 211 , EpisodeNumber2 = 2 , Title = Blackout , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using W1 high-carbon steel without knowing the weapon tests ahead of time) , Aux2 = The Sword of Mercy , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 04, 06 , Viewers = 0.56{{cite web, url=https://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-4-6-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html, title=ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.6.2022 Updated, last=Metcalf, first=Mitch, date=April 7, 2022, work=Showbuzz Daily, access-date=April 9, 2022 , ShortSummary = The smiths will be completely in the dark, both figuratively and literally with the "blackout" competition. The Forge will be completely dark with only oil lanterns used for light. They must make blades without the use of any electrical equipment, including no time clock. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Ron Berkland {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Sean Meadows {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Dan Greene {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. J.D. Bostick , LineColor = #015A52 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 212 , EpisodeNumber2 = 3 , Title = The Ninja's Sword , Aux1 = Light "skeletonize" ninja blade
(using two ninja weapons: throwing stars, Sai, grappling hooks and nunchuck made from high-carbon steel) , Aux2 = Ninjato Sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 04, 13 , Viewers = 0.53{{cite web, url=https://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-4-13-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html, title=ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.13.2022 Updated, last=Metcalf, first=Mitch, date=April 14, 2022, work=Showbuzz Daily, access-date=April 15, 2022 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Jason Floyd {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Brett South {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Dave Bartley {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Anthony Brogantic , LineColor = #015A52 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 213 , EpisodeNumber2 = 4 , Title = Sheet Metal Challenge , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using

sheet metal Sheet metal is metal formed into thin, flat pieces, usually by an industrial process. Sheet metal is one of the fundamental forms used in metalworking, and it can be cut and bent into a variety of shapes. Thicknesses can vary significantly; ex ...

in any technique) , Aux2 = Serrated Indian Saber , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 04, 20 , Viewers = 0.34{{cite web, url=https://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-4-20-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html, title=ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.20.2022 Updated, last=Metcalf, first=Mitch, date=April 21, 2022, work=Showbuzz Daily, access-date=April 23, 2022 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Ira Houseweart {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Mark Smith {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Andrew Slaughter {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Brenden Bohannon , LineColor = #015A52 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 214 , EpisodeNumber2 = 5 , Title = Blades Gone Wild , Aux1 = Sawback

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(using high-carbon steel tent stakes) , Aux2 =

Parang Nabur Parang Nabur (other names also include Belabang or Beladah, while older variants are called Pacat Gantung or Pacat Bagantung) is a sword that originates from Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. Most of these swords were made during the Ban ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 04, 27 , Viewers = 0.32{{cite web, url=https://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-4-20-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html, title=ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.20.2022 Updated, last=Metcalf, first=Mitch, date=April 21, 2022, work=Showbuzz Daily, access-date=April 23, 2022 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Ben Secrist {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Richard B. {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Cheyenne Brown {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Andrew Szocka , LineColor = #015A52 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 215 , EpisodeNumber2 = 6 , Title = Double Trouble Blades , Aux1 = Two matching canister Damascus knives in signature style
(using two small cube canisters and two types of high-carbon steel—ball bearings and fish hooks) , Aux2 = Cinquedea Sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 05, 04 , Viewers = 0.52{{Cite web, first=Mitch, last=Metcalf, title=SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 5.4.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED, url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-5-4-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html, website=showbuzzdaily.com, access-date=June 6, 2022, archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220602043623/https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-5-4-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html, archive-date=June 2, 2022 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Cody Adolphson {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Paul Rasp {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Tim Huff {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Gari Jimenez , LineColor = #015A52 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 216 , EpisodeNumber2 = 7 , Title = The Knife Fight , Aux1 =

Push dagger A push dagger (alternately known as: punch dagger, punch knife, or push knife) is a short-bladed dagger with a "T" handle designed to be grasped and held in closed-fist hand, so that the blade protrudes from the front of the fist, either between ...

, Aux2 = "Fighter" knife , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 05, 25 , Viewers = 0.53{{Cite web, first=Mitch, last=Salem, title=SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 5.25.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED, url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-5-25-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html, website=showbuzzdaily.com, access-date=June 6, 2022, archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604081211/https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-5-25-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html, archive-date=June 4, 2022 , ShortSummary = * Round 1: Bladesmiths come to the Forge floor with their own signature blades and go right into testing in the first ever ''Forged In Fire'' "Knife Fight". Four bladesmiths will enter, one will be eliminated. Bill Pyles: "Scrim-oowie" (Scimitar/Bowie) with retired fire hose handle, Thomas Franklin: Chef's Knife with micarta handle, Karri Rahkonen: Georgian Kinjal with bloodwood burl handle, and Rhys: Machete with Bocote handle. * Round 2: Two hours to make a push dagger (using 1095 and 15N20 high carbon steel forged into a Damascus billet). * Round 3: Six hours to (a) fix any problems with the push dagger and add a handle to it, and (b) use the san mai technique to recreate the "fighter" knife that was made by ''Forged In Fire'' Super Champion Collin Sage (featured in S7 E34). Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Bill Pyles {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Thomas Franklin {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Karri Rahkonen {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Rhys , LineColor = #015A52 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 217 , EpisodeNumber2 = 8 , Title = The Gaucho's Revenge , Aux1 = Gaucho knife ( Facon)
(using a bar of 1084 high-carbon steel and 2 bars of mild steel in a san mai technique) , Aux2 = Argentinian Saber , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 06, 01 , Viewers = 0.61{{Cite web, first=Mitch, last=Salem, title=SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 6.1.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED, url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-6-1-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html, website=showbuzzdaily.com, access-date=June 6, 2022, archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603015356/https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-6-1-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html, archive-date=June 3, 2022 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Gary Graham {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Eduardo Sol {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Josh Langpit {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Matt Aaron , LineColor = #015A52 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 218 , EpisodeNumber2 = 9 , Title = Sergeant Hayden's Sword , Aux1 = Signature chopper
(using only a sliver of 1095 high-carbon steel and rusty scrap steel for the rest) , Aux2 = Sargeant Hayden's Sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 06, 08 , Viewers = 0.46{{Cite web, first=Mitch, last=Metcalf, title=SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 6.8.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED, url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-6-8-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html, website=showbuzzdaily.com, access-date=August 7, 2022, archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620065315/https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-6-8-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html, archive-date=June 20, 2022 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Nathan Butcher {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Stephanie Aiuto {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Adam Till {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Jason Lyle , LineColor = #015A52 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 219 , EpisodeNumber2 = 10 , Title = Revolutionary War Forge , Aux1 = Rifleman's Knife , Aux2 = Continental Calvary Saber , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 06, 15 , Viewers = 0.55{{Cite web, first=Mitch, last=Salem, title=SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 6.15.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED, url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-6-15-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html, website=showbuzzdaily.com, access-date=August 7, 2022, archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220617023146/https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-6-15-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html, archive-date=June 17, 2022 , ShortSummary = Smiths have to make a Continental rifleman’s knife to match a given replica sample. Each smith has to choose from eight identical knapsacks of the kind that soldiers typically carried during the Revolutionary war. They do not know what is inside. Each knapsack contains a paper outlining the technique they must use for forging, with a selection of suitable steels. If they think what they have is too hard to do in the allotted time, they can choose a second knapsack, but are not allowed to return to their first choice, if the second also proves too difficult. In the second round, they have to fit their blades with a scroll guard and a handle with a hidden tang construction. In the last round, the two finalists have to make a Continental cavalry saber, that was based on an original British Army pattern, with a pierced stirrup guard and flattened pommel. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Justin Hammond {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Mike Lavallee {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Robert Miller {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Matt "G" Gaetano , LineColor = #015A52 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 220 , EpisodeNumber2 = 11 , Title = Flip the Forge , Aux1 = Custom-styled Recurve knife
(using their own parameters they chose from cards) , Aux2 = Dpa'dam (Tibetan Sword) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 06, 22 , Viewers = 0.52 , ShortSummary = Four smiths participate in a competition called "flipping the script", where they will dictate everything about the challenge. Each will pick a card that has an attribute to their blade build that they will have complete control over. The smiths decide the weapon to forge and sets their own parameters. Type of blade: General Recurve. Blade parameters: 11 to 13 inches with a 2 inch width, 1½ thicknesses. Handle parameters: full tang with a mosaic pin and lanyard hole. Forging technique: Layered Damascus. Lastly, they determine the material used in the Strength Test, which antler bone was chosen. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Josh Foran {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Cliff Ivey {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Jacie Cotterell {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Bradey Peavy , LineColor = #015A52 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 221 , EpisodeNumber2 = 12 , Title = Out to Sea , Aux1 = Blacksmith's knife
(w/ a skeleton handle, using rusted metal that was fished out of the ocean) , Aux2 = Flensing knife
(like the one on board the '' Charles W. Morgan'' the last wooden whaling ship in existence) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 06, 29 , Viewers = 0.61 , ShortSummary = In this episode, The Forge moves to the

Mystic Seaport Museum Mystic Seaport Museum or Mystic Seaport: The Museum of America and the Sea in Mystic, Connecticut is the largest maritime museum in the United States. It is notable for its collection of sailing ships and boats and for the re-creation of the craf ...

Mystic, Connecticut Mystic is a village and census-designated place (CDP) in Groton, Connecticut, Groton and Stonington, Connecticut, United States. Historically, Mystic was a significant Connecticut seaport with more than 600 ships built over 135 years starting in ...

where the competition goes back to blacksmithing of old. Three smiths craft from a coal forge just like they did for the many wooden ships still docked on site. Also on location is the James D. Driggs Shipsmith & Whalecraft Shop where blacksmiths and boatwrights fueled maritime history by crafting metal parts for the many vessels throughout the centuries. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Felicia Howard {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Jonathan Howe {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Emilio Carbajal {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. N/A , LineColor = #015A52 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 222 , EpisodeNumber2 = 13 , Title = Gladiators of the Forge: Let the Battles Begin , Aux1 = Event 1:

Falx The ''falx'' was a weapon with a curved blade that was sharp on the inside edge used by the Thracians and Dacians. The name was later applied to a siege hook used by the Romans. Etymology ''Falx'' is a Latin word originally meaning 'sickle' bu ...

(using twisted Damascus) , Aux2 = Event 2:

(using a Go Mai technique) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 07, 06 , Viewers = 0.63 , ShortSummary = In honor of

's ''Colosseum'' series, the forge room is modified to mimic a "Roman

gladiator A gladiator ( la, gladiator, "swordsman", from , "sword") was an armed combatant who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire in violent confrontations with other gladiators, wild animals, and condemned criminals. Some gla ...

arena". Two bladesmiths go head-to-head in a blade construction competition in ten events over the course of five episodes. The winner of an 8-hour smithing event has the option to continue to the next. As a competitor wins and chooses to advance through events, prize winnings increase up to a total value of $75,000. Event 1 Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Kurt Komyati ($5,000) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Alex Silverman Event 2 Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Kurt Komyati ($5,000) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Bryan Ledford , LineColor = #015A52 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 223 , EpisodeNumber2 = 14 , Title = Gladiators of the Forge: The Battles Continue , Aux1 = Event 3:

(using raindrop Damascus) , Aux2 = Event 4:

Xiphos The ''xiphos'' ( grc, ξίφος ; plural ''xiphe'', grc, ξίφη ) is a double-edged, one-handed Iron Age straight shortsword used by the ancient Greeks. It was a secondary battlefield weapon for the Greek armies after the dory or javelin. ...

(using Damascus San Mai) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 07, 13 , Viewers = 0.64 , ShortSummary = Event 3 Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Jesse Hu ($5,000) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Kurt Komyati (S9 E13) Event 4 Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Jesse Hu ($5,000) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Ben Banister , LineColor = #015A52 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 224 , EpisodeNumber2 = 15 , Title = Gladiators of the Forge: Vikings vs. Gladiators , Aux1 = Event 5:

(using a 120-layer ladder pattern Damascus) , Aux2 = Event 6:

(using a Go Mai technique) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 07, 20 , Viewers = 0.62 , ShortSummary = Event 5 Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Jesse Hu ($5,000) (S9 E14) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Eric Perrault Event 6 Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Jesse Hu ($5,000) (S9 E14) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Jason Moscolick , LineColor = #015A52 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 225 , EpisodeNumber2 = 16 , Title = Gladiators of the Forge: A Champion's Quest , Aux1 = Event 7: Two matching

daggers
(using

bicycle chain A bicycle chain is a roller chain that transfers power from the pedals to the drive-wheel of a bicycle, thus propelling it. Most bicycle chains are made from plain carbon or alloy steel, but some are nickel-plated to prevent rust, or simply ...

canister Damascus) , Aux2 = Event 8:

Gladius ''Gladius'' () is a Latin word meaning "sword" (of any type), but in its narrow sense it refers to the sword of ancient Roman foot soldiers. Early ancient Roman swords were similar to those of the Greeks, called '' xiphe'' (plural; singular ''xi ...

(using

peeled canister Damascus) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 07, 27 , Viewers = 0.71 , ShortSummary = In this particular "Gladiators of the Forge" episode, the forges are turned off after 5.5 hours. Event 7 Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Jesse Hu ($15,000) (S9 E14–15) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. John Lachie Event 8 Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Jesse Hu ($5,000) (S9 E14–15) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Matt Brando , LineColor = #015A52 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 226 , EpisodeNumber2 = 17 , Title = Gladiators of the Forge: The Final Battles , Aux1 = Event 9:

Acinaces The acinaces, also spelled akinakes (Ancient Greek, Greek ) or akinaka (unattested Old Persian ''*akīnakah'', Sogdian language, Sogdian ''kynʼk'') is a type of dagger or xiphos (short sword) used mainly in the first millennium BCE in the eastern ...

(using 1095 & 15N20 high-carbon steel in a 100-layer twisted Damascus) , Aux2 = Event 10:

Dolabra The ''dolabra'' is a versatile axe used by the people of Italy since ancient times. The ''dolabra'' could serve as a pickaxe used by miners and excavators, a priest's implement for ritual religious slaughtering of animals and as an entrenching ...

(using any metal and technique) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 08, 03 , Viewers = 0.57 , ShortSummary = In the fifth and closing episode of the "Gladiators of the Forge" series, the host and judges retake control of the weapon style choices, forging techniques, and parameters. For event 9, Eric returns and is given another chance to overthrow Jesse, the current reigning "Gladiator of the Forge". Jesse and Eric are tasked with fabricating an acinaces with an

anthropomorphic Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities. It is considered to be an innate tendency of human psychology. Personification is the related attribution of human form and characteristics t ...

hilt The hilt (rarely called a haft or shaft) of a knife, dagger, sword, or bayonet is its handle, consisting of a guard, grip and pommel. The guard may contain a crossguard or quillons. A tassel or sword knot may be attached to the guard or pommel. ...

, among other parameters. Event 10 sees Kurt, a 2-time "Gladiator of the Forge" winner from the miniseries' first episode, back in action. Jesse and Kurt make a dolabra battle axe with a leather-wrapped handle. Event 9 Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Jesse Hu ($5,000) (S9 E14–16) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Eric Perrault (S9 E15) Event 10 Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Jesse Hu ($5,000) (S9 E14–16) {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Kurt Komyati (S9 E13–14) , LineColor = #015A52 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 227 , EpisodeNumber2 = 18 , Title = Notorious Naga , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using 3 different types of steel in the Go Mai technique) , Aux2 =

Naga Naga or NAGA may refer to: Mythology * Nāga, a serpentine deity or race in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain traditions * Naga Kingdom, in the epic ''Mahabharata'' * Phaya Naga, mythical creatures believed to live in the Laotian stretch of the Mekong Riv ...

sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 08, 10 , Viewers = 0.52 , ShortSummary = "Go Mai or Go Home" Challenge: The Smiths forge their signature blase in their favorite style using a 2-foot bar of mild steel, a 2-foot bar of 80CrV2 steel and a 2-foot bar of 15N20 steel with the Go Mai technique and a five layered pomel handle. * Note: Joseph "JoJo" Salyers' father, Billy, competed in S7 E9. They became the first father-son team to be "Forged In Fire Champions". Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Joseph "JoJo" Salyers {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Chris Smith {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Todd Dekoda {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Sherwin Farhang , LineColor = #015A52 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 228 , EpisodeNumber2 = 19 , Title = Fastest Blade in the West , Aux1 = Mexican Bowie knife
(using any steel from The Forge's pantry) , Aux2 =

Vaquero The ''vaquero'' (; pt, vaqueiro, , ) is a horse-mounted livestock herder of a tradition that has its roots in the Iberian Peninsula and extensively developed in Mexico from a methodology brought to Latin America from Spain. The vaquero became t ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 08, 17 , Viewers = 0.59 , ShortSummary = "The Fastest Blade in the West" Challenge: Inspired by the Mexican cowboys or

s of the old west, the four Smiths will forge a Mexican Bowie knife in 3 hours or less with any steel from the pantry Since this challenge is about speed and accuracy, the goal is to get their blades inside an empty sheath before them. The first Smith to do so, will have an extra 30 minutes to make a handle in the second round of competition. The runner-up will get an extra 15 minutes. And the last Smith will get 15 minutes deducted from their time. * Note: Times are as follows: McClure (2 hrs, 15 mins), Finch (2 hrs, 45 mins), Jarrett (2 hrs, 47 mins), Payne (2 hrs, 55 mins) Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Erich Finch {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Gregory McClure {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Nathan Payne {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. L.J. Jarrett , LineColor = #015A52 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 229 , EpisodeNumber2 = 20 , Title = Best in Damascus , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using choice of 1095, 15N20, 80CrV2, nickel, and copper in a layered Damascus) , Aux2 =

(featured in season 5) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 08, 24 , Viewers = 0.50 , ShortSummary =The bladesmiths must bring their creativity during the "Best in Damascus" competition, where they have to forge a unique Damascus pattern completed weapon in only 5 hours. Whichever bladesmith impresses the judges the most gets to skip the testing round and goes directly into the final round. They also will get to chose the weapon from the ''Forged In Fire'' vault to build, again using a high amount of Damascus layers and a stunning pattern. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Ryan Searles {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Matt Roberts {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Jason Dingledine {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Abram Perry , LineColor = #015A52 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 230 , EpisodeNumber2 = 21 , Title = Friend or Foe , Aux1 =

Scottish broadsword The basket-hilted sword is a sword type of the early modern era characterised by a basket-shaped guard that protects the hand. The basket hilt is a development of the quillons added to swords' crossguards since the Late Middle Ages. In mod ...

(using choice of material and technique) , Aux2 =

Kindjal A khanjali ( ady, Къамэ or , ka, ხანჯალი () or (), Armenian: Խանչալ (''khanchal''); or kinzhal when transliterating ru , кинжал) is a dagger, often with a single off-set groove on each face of the blade. Th ...

(using any Damascus pattern) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 08, 31 , Viewers = 0.53 , ShortSummary = In this episode, two pairs of blacksmiths are given their introductions, tasks, and parameters, then immediately sent to their home forges to fabricate Scottish broadswords. Over the course of four days, each pair works together to craft their blades. Weapons testing takes place in the Forge, with the losing pair going home. For the final 5-hour round, the winning pair is split. Now, the former team members individually compete for the "Champion of the Forge" title. *Note: Josh Hardman's father, Ron Hardman, and sister, Jessica Hardman, were both featured in S7 E12's "Family Edition". Ron won the competition and was crowned "Champion of the Forge", while Jessica finished in third place. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Max Harder {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Josh Hardman {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Dan Lewis & Tony Lewis {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. N/A , LineColor = #015A52 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 231 , EpisodeNumber2 = 22 , Title = Supersized: Sword , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using steel from railroad rail) , Aux2 = Grutte Pier's sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 10, 05 , Viewers = 0.47 , ShortSummary = Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Michael {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. John {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Mark {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Matt , LineColor = #015A52 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 232 , EpisodeNumber2 = 23 , Title = Supersized: Elephant Swords , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using 5160 steel from two 250-lb

coil spring A selection of conical coil springs The most common type of spring is the coil spring, which is made out of a long piece of metal that is wound around itself. Coil springs were in use in Roman times, evidence of this can be found in bronze Fib ...

s, forged into a san mai

) , Aux2 = Pair of elephant fighting swords
(Dhaab Ngao) , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 10, 12 , Viewers = 0.42 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida In the second "Supersized" installment, four bladesmiths are assigned to make their signature blades from 2-inch diameter, 250-lb coil springs with a san mai technique. After the 3-hour forging round is complete, the three remaining metalworkers make any necessary blade corrections and fabricate wooden handles from logs. The third and final round sees two smiths building two elephant fighting swords at their respective home forges. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Josh {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Rob {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Clay {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Eland , LineColor = #015A52 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 233 , EpisodeNumber2 = 24 , Title = Supersized: 5 Ton Challenge , Aux1 = Signature blade
(using material from a 5-ton pile of assorted scrap metals) , Aux2 = Friauler spiess

polearm A polearm or pole weapon is a close combat weapon in which the main fighting part of the weapon is fitted to the end of a long shaft, typically of wood, thereby extending the user's effective range and striking power. Polearms are predominantly ...

, OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 10, 19 , Viewers = 0.53 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. David {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. James {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Robert {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Jason , LineColor = #015A52 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 234 , EpisodeNumber2 = 25 , Title = Forged in Fire: Marvel's Midnight Suns , Aux1 =

Blade A blade is the portion of a tool, weapon, or machine with an edge that is designed to puncture, chop, slice or scrape surfaces or materials. Blades are typically made from materials that are harder than those they are to be used on. Historic ...

glaive A glaive (or glave) is a European polearm, consisting of a single-edged blade on the end of a pole. It is similar to the Japanese naginata, the Chinese guandao, the Korean woldo, and the Russian sovnya. Overview Typically, the blade is arou ...

(using any steel and any technique) , Aux2 = The Hunter's iconic blades , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 10, 26 , Viewers = 0.44 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Three smiths compete in a two-round contest inspired by the video game ''

Marvel's Midnight Suns ''Marvel's Midnight Suns'' is a tactical role-playing game developed by Firaxis Games in collaboration with Marvel Games. It features comic book characters from multiple Marvel Comics properties, such as Midnight Sons, Avengers, X-Men, and Run ...

''. In the first round, they are given five hours to forge Blade's double-ended glaive, and must each draw a card to determine additional restrictions or benefits while they work. After one smith is eliminated, the remaining two proceed to the second round and must re-create the Hunter's long and short swords at their home forges. Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Jessie {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Paul {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Luke {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. N/A , LineColor = #015A52 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = 235 , EpisodeNumber2 = 26 , Title = Supersized: Hog Wild , Aux1 = Hog splitter
(using a 12-pound bar of W1 steel) , Aux2 = Japanese great sword , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 11, 02 , Viewers = 0.41 , ShortSummary = Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida Results: {{Color box, gold, border=silver, 1. Ian {{Color box, silver, border=silver, 2. Austin {{Color box, tan, border=silver, 3. Jason {{Color box, skyblue, border=silver, 4. Robert , LineColor = #015A52

Specials

''Forged in Fire''

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season , title=60 , titleR= , airdate=15 , airdateR= , viewers= 10 , country=U.S. , episodes= {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = SP1 , EpisodeNumber2 = Special 1 , Title = Judges' Home Forge Battle , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2020, 12, 30 , Viewers = 0.90 , ShortSummary = In a 2020 home quarantine special filler episode, two months are taken up with the three bladesmith judges while they are at home. Each judge forges a blade over a fortnight at his home forge and tests the finished product himself, all the while being his own camera crew (which J. Neilson's wife, Beckie, complains about). Ben Abbott forges a replica

pattern-welded sword, supposedly belonging to King Raedwald. J. Neilson forges a competition chopper with both canister Damascus and san mai techniques. David Baker makes a basket-hilted sword with a

Damascus steel Damascus steel was the forged steel of the blades of swords smithed in the Near East from ingots of Wootz steel either imported from Southern India or made in production centres in Sri Lanka, or Khorasan, Iran. These swords are characterize ...

blade and a historical recreation of a 12-piece decorated basket. , LineColor = #DBE9F4

''Forged in Fire: Best of & Championship Weapons''

On November 24, 2021, a "Best of..." (BO) sequence was started with season 8's "Bladesgiving" episode and continued into season 9. In the "Championship..." series, Dave Baker presents his favorite weapons (various types and origins) featured in championship rounds from previous episodes. {{#invoke:Episode table, main, background=#DBE9F4 , overall=7.5 , overallT=No. in
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special episode. , LineColor = #DBE9F4 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = BO2 , EpisodeNumber2 = Special 2 , Title = Championship Long Swords , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 03, 30 , Viewers = 0.54 , ShortSummary = In this special episode, Dave Baker's reveals his favorite long swords that were featured on ''Forged In Fire'': The Scottish Claymore, Zweihänder, Fabyle Flyssa, The Indian Two-Handed Sword, and The Ida. , LineColor = #DBE9F4 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = BO3 , EpisodeNumber2 = Special 3 , Title = Championship Weapons of China , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 04, 06 , Viewers = 0.42 , ShortSummary = Dave Baker presents five favorite Chinese weapons that have appeared in ''Forged in Fire'' championship rounds—butterfly swords (featured in season 3), hook sword (featured in season 3), deer horn knives (featured in season 4), tai chi sword (featured in season 4), and Chinese Dao (featured in season 5). , LineColor = #DBE9F4 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = BO4 , EpisodeNumber2 = Special 4 , Title = Strongest Championship Weapons , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 04, 13 , Viewers = 0.44 , ShortSummary = In this special episode, Dave Baker looks back at some of the most iconic and deadliest weapons that were welded by the strongest warriors in history. Five of them were made by Forged in Fire's bladesmiths, including the Nagamaki, Knightly Poleaxe, Glaive Guisarme, Scottish Claymore, and the Zweihänder. , LineColor = #DBE9F4 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = BO5 , EpisodeNumber2 = Special 5 , Title = Championship Weapons of Africa , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 04, 20 , Viewers = 0.53 , ShortSummary = In this special episode, Dave Baker takes a look at the most fascinating weapons of Africa that were featured on ''Forged in Fire''. The five deadliest African blades made by some of the best smiths are the Ngombe Ngulu (Executioner's Sword), the Sengese, the Ida, the Shotel, and the Iklwa. , LineColor = #DBE9F4 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = BO6 , EpisodeNumber2 = Special 6 , Title = Championship Axes , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 04, 27 , Viewers = 0.54 , ShortSummary = In this special episode, Dave Baker remembers his favorite axes featured on ''Forged in Fire''. The four championship axes are, the Nzappa Zap, the Tabar-Shishpar, the Horseman's Axe, and the Tabar. , LineColor = #DBE9F4 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = BO7 , EpisodeNumber2 = Special 7 , Title = Championship Daggers and Knives , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 05, 04 , Viewers = 0.43 , ShortSummary = In this special episode, Dave Baker takes a look at his favorite daggers and knives that were featured on ''Forged in Fire'': The Katar, the Haladie, the Navaja, and the Nepalese Kukri. , LineColor = #DBE9F4 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = BO8 , EpisodeNumber2 = Special 8 , Title = Championship Curved Blades , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 05, 25 , Viewers = 0.36 , ShortSummary = In this special episode of ''Forged In Fire'', Dave Baker takes a look back at some of the best curved blades made on the show. The five epic curved weapons are: the Rhomphaia, the Talwar, the Katana, and the Hussiar Saber. , LineColor = #DBE9F4 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = BO9 , EpisodeNumber2 = Special 9 , Title = Championship Short Swords , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 06, 01 , Viewers = 0.38 , ShortSummary = In this special episode of ''Forged In Fire'', Dave Baker features his favorite short swords that were created in The Forge. The five sensational short swords are: the Sica Sword, the Roman Gladius, the Yatagan, the Cutlass, and the Xiphos. , LineColor = #DBE9F4 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = BO10 , EpisodeNumber2 = Special 10 , Title = Championship Throwing Weapons , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 06, 08 , Viewers = 0.32 , ShortSummary = In this special episode, Dave Baker takes a look at the top throwing weapons that were featured on ''Forged in Fire'': the Chakram, the Kpinga, the Pipe Tomahawk, the Zande Spear, and the Viking Battle Axe. , LineColor = #DBE9F4 {{#invoke:Episode list, list , EpisodeNumber = BO11 , EpisodeNumber2 = Special 11 , Title = Championship Supersized Weapons , OriginalAirDate = {{Start date, 2022, 06, 15 , Viewers = 0.43 , ShortSummary = In this special episode, Dave Baker relieves five of his favorite championships featuring ultimate super-sized weapons or polearms, which includes: the German Halberd, the Jumonji Yari, the Glaive Guisarme, the Qinglong Ji, and the Bardiche. , LineColor = #DBE9F4

''Forged in Fire: Cutting Deeper''

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''Forged in Fire: Meet the Judges''

References

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External links

* {{official website, http://www.history.com/shows/forged-in-fire at history.com * {{IMDb title, 4680444, Forged in Fire * {{url, https://next-episode.net/forged-in-fire, ''Forged in Fire'' at next-episode.net {{History shows Forged in Fire