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It's back to the Colosseum for the last two one-on-one battles; the reigning champion has defeated six opponents, but now must face a returning challenger and forge the intricate Acinaces sword.

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Back at the "Forged in Fire" colosseum, two more intense one-on-one battles rage on; the defending champion has taken down two opponents, including a two-time gladiator of the forge; smiths forge a gladiator favorite: the deadly sica.

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Back at the "Forged in Fire" gladiator's arena, two more ferocious one-on-one battles rage on; the defending smith seeks to retain his title by building a gladiator favorite: the kopis; the winner advances to another round and a brand-new challenger.

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Four smiths are given a small sliver of high carbon steel and a lot of mild steel to forge a knife; the two surviving smiths re-create a sword credited with helping win a war: Sgt. William Hayden's sword.

S9 E9 | Sergeant Hayden's Sword