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Forged in Fire

Beat the Judges: Katana Battle

Forged in Fire judge and historical weapons re-creation specialist, reveals his secrets of the forge in this special inside look. For the first time, Dave will disclose the most common mistakes seen on the forge floor as well as tips and tricks to become a Forged in Fire champion.

Dave Baker's Secrets of the Forge

On this special edition of Forged in Fire, we honor the brave men and women who defend our country by celebrating the many weapons that have shaped our nation's history. Join us as we count down the top ten military blades that have appeared in our arena and salute the veterans who made them.

Top Ten Military Blades

Four smiths must devise a plan when they are tasked with using three different steels to forge a canister Damascus blade. After a colossal error sends one home and brutal testing takes down another, the two remaining smiths head to their home forges to build the Italian Condottiere Sword. Who will produce a blade worthy of $10,000 and earn the title of Forged in Fire champion?

Can With a Plan

J. Neilson, Forged in Fire judge and notorious breaker of blades, reveals his secrets of the forge in this special inside look. For the first time ever, J. will disclose his most infamous blade breaks and the tricks to becoming a Forged in Fire champion.

J. Neilson's Secrets of the Forge

Four bladesmiths must forge a blade with not one, but two Damascus billets. After an intense round, the remaining smiths experience a Forged in Fire first when they are faced with an unexpected twist. Then, two challengers head back to their home forges to recreate a pair of deadly Ginunting swords. Who will be the last smith standing and take home $10,000?

Two-Faced Challenge

Three smiths hope to cash in when they are given the opportunity to win money after each challenge; after two tough rounds, all three smiths head back to their home forge to recreate the serrated Dussage.

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Master bladesmiths are challenged to re-create some of history's most iconic edged weapons, then a panel of judges tests the weaponry and decides who is the "Forged in Fire" champion.

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