Forged in Fire

Four bladesmiths must forge a weapon using only reclaimed metal. With the clock winding down, two of the competitors are dramatically forced to improvise, and one almost doesnt make it through the round at all.

For this weeks challenge the competitors create their signature blade by using the Hada technique--a traditional process that involves forging multiple layers of steel together. The pressure mounts as one of the smiths is pushed to his absolute breaking point.

The forge heats up as the bladesmiths must use an age-old technique to create their signature weapons. But will their swords make the cut when the judges put them through a battery of tests? Two finalists head to their home forges to make one of historys most notorious weapons, the rapier, a sharply pointed sword that can kill with just one thrust.Source: History Channel

The bladesmiths must forge a signature weapon using everyday steel objects like ball bearings and shovels as their only source material. One contestant puts finishing his weapon before his own safety in a heated race to the finish. Only two competitors will move on and are given just five days to forge the mystical Moro Kris Sword--a distinctive blade that dates all the way back to 300 BC.

This week our bladesmiths are given a "twisted" challenge when they are asked to forge a weapon from cable steel. The competition slowly unravels as they handle this difficult steel. After two rounds only two are left to return home and forge an Egyptian Khopesh. Back at the forge their iconic weapons are put through their paces but only one can be crowned Forged In Fire champion.

Three is the magic number as our blade smiths are asked to forge three or more metals into a blade of their signature style. Despite pain and failure, two move on to the final round returning home to forge a legendary spiked shield. After a punishing round of testing only one emerges to be crowned the Forged in Fire Champion.

Four different types of metal are shaped into deadly weapons, and then bladesmiths forge a machete-like Nepalese kukri.

The bladesmiths have to convert some failed blades from last season into fully-functional weapons.

Four bladesmiths must take an ordinary garden lawnmower and using its metal to bend and shape to their will, create one of their signature blades. When the other contestants are mowed down in the competition, two will make it to the final round where they must create a Tabar, a deadly battle axe from Southern Asia. After a series of grueling tests, only one will survive the cut to be named the Forged in Fire champion.

Four former contestants, back in the Forge by popular demand, return for a second shot at victory and redemption in an all new challenge full of unexpected twists. Competition gets heated right away when they are forced to make their signature style blades with materials from a surprising source. After two rounds of grueling competition, only two smiths are left to take on the final challenge of recreating a weapon theyve never seen before: The Hook Sword. This complex weapon gives both fan favorites a run for their money, but only one will hook the crown and take home $10,000.

Four bladesmiths must create a blade out of high carbon steel while also forging the hammer theyll use to make it. After an extraordinary round of testing, only two move on to the final round where theyll have just five days to create a weapon known for its deadly prowess against armored soldiers--the Falcata. Will the blades unique handle shape leave them open to a devastating blow, or will one smith be able to slice their way to the $10,000?

Four new bladesmiths have their creativity put to the test when they are tasked with making a serrated blade out of only the tools from the table in front of them. They must harvest enough steel to forge the blade, but without melting down a crucial tool they might need later. Then, the final two bladesmiths attempt to forge a Hunga Munga--a behemoth weapon where all four edges must maintain peak performance when put through the judges gauntlet. Which bladesmith will prove worthy of a check for $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire Champion?

When a group of new bladesmiths enter the forge, theyre met with a challenge they never saw coming. They must grab the steel theyll use to make their blades from an imposing piece of construction equipment. This isnt the kind of scrap metal theyre used to harvesting and just pulling the right type of steel proves to be a bigger task than any of them anticipate. After an intense round of testing, two remaining smiths face off to recreate a classic Greek sword used in close quarters combat. With a $10,000 prize on the line, both smiths turn out impressive blades for a final round of testing, but the Gods will choose only one to be crowned Forged in Fire Champion.

Four new bladesmiths are put to the test when they must forge a bayonet blade and engineer it to attach to a rifle. After a round of grueling tests on their bayonets, the final two bladesmiths are sent home to spend five days forging the legendary African blade, the Zulu Iklwa. Will both bladesmiths fall, or will one stand a cut above to be crowned the Forged in Fire champion?

Four competitors must forge weld blades for friction folders from tiny cubes of steel. After hammering through the testing, two smiths will return home where they will forge a German Zweihander. Due to its long length and use on the battlefield, they take their Zweihanders outside the forge to be tested, where only one will be crowned Forged in Fire Champion.

Four blade smiths must create a signature blade using a randomly chosen mystery technique. After a brutal round of testing, only two will return to their home forges where they will reproduce a Japanese Naginata. Famous for its long length and use in martial arts, the smiths take their Naginatas outside the forge to be tested. Only one will survive and be crowned Forged in Fire Champion.

Four previously eliminated bladesmiths return to the forge for a shot at redemption, but they face a challenge that will make their climb to the top more difficult than they imagined. After two rounds of competition with shocking eliminations, the two remaining smiths face off to recreate a sword known for its devastating strength--the Viking sword. With $10,000 on the line, which smith will survive a grueling round of testing and finally be crowned Forged in Fire champion?

Four bladesmiths tee up for a never-before seen challenge, harvesting steel from a vintage golf club to forge signature blades. In the final round, the remaining smiths must forge a pair of iconic double bladed weapons with two times the edge.

Four bladesmiths face a new twist in the first round when they learn they can’t forge any blade in their own style, they must forge a karambit, a curved knife that resembles a claw. The final two competitors have five days to forge one of the deadliest weapons in African history–the Makraka.

Bladesmiths are tasked with forging a Kukri, the signature blade of master smith and judge, Jason Knight. After two rounds of mishaps and mischief, two smiths forge ahead in the final challenge to reproduce a distinctive African sword, the Akrafena.

Four bladesmiths are welcomed to the forge with a curveball–they must utilize questionable steel from mining tools to forge a blade in their signature style. Ultimately, two smiths survive to forge an intricately designed and deadly Italian sword–the Cinquedea.

Four competitors return to the forge for a second chance; they must forge their signature blades using recycled steel from a jackhammer. Then, the finalists must recreate a distinctive 16th-century blade called the Sword Breaker.

Four bladesmiths must forge blades from a giant elevator cable; two finalists return home to recreate the African Ngombe Ngulu, known as the executioners sword.

Smiths must use steel from old nautical equipment to forge-weld their signature blades, while being forced to do it using a metal inlay technique; then, the two finalists have just five days to forge the Kachin Dao, a deadly headhunting sword.

Four bladesmiths head to a scrap yard to create their signature blades using harvested metal and a coal forge; in the final round, the smiths must re-create a fearsome battle weapon known as the kampilan.

The competition shifts into high gear when the smiths are tasked with turning the rusted steel from a 1971 Mercury Cougar into their signature blades in just three hours; the finalists must create an elite military weapon known as the Yatagan.

Smiths are asked to forge blades from pipe wrenches; two competitors advance to the final round during which they must recreate a rare axe-mace hybrid known as the Tabar-Shishpar.

Four brave smiths are thrown for a loop when they must forge together rusty chain mail and high quality steel to produce Knights Templar Crusader Daggers in Round 1.

Five novice smiths must earn their way into the competition because one smith will be sent home before the forge lights up; the two left standing must re-create a 16th-century weapon known as the War Golok.

The smiths must forge a signature blade out of a 50-caliber flintlock pistol; despite giving it their best shot, it becomes a struggle to turn a gun into a blade and after two grueling rounds, two smiths get sent barreling towards elimination.

Parts from a salvaged cannon are used to make signature blades, and in the end, two smiths re-create the North African Kabyle flyssa in a final round, which will determine whose blade launches them to becoming the next champion

Four bladesmiths must kick their skills into gear when they’re tasked with forging blades out of steel from a chain and a sprocket, but only two will secure a spot in the final round, where they have five days to forge the iconic karabela saber.

Four bladesmiths test their mettle in a rock quarry, where theyre tasked with making blades using only harvested steel and coal forges. Over the course of two intense rounds, the smiths show their true grit constructing a blade while fighting the elements. After brutal tests designed to chip away at the competitors resolve, only two smiths advance to the final round. Back at their home forges, they must recreate one of the most dangerous folding weapons in history — the Spanish Navaja.

The smiths are forced to harvest steel from motorcycles to forge blades in their signature style, but things dont go according to plan; and after an intense race to the finish, the final two competitors have only five days to recreate a giant Indian two-handed sword.

Four bladesmiths are pushed to their limits when they each must forge a signature blade from small springs of steel. Wonky welds and broken billets cause major setbacks that must be corrected before the time runs out. Ultimately, two smiths manage to turn their setbacks into comebacks to secure a spot in the final round where they must recreate the deadly Horsemans Axe. Which smith will join the ranks of Forged In Fire champions and return home with the $10,000 prize?

The bladesmiths must make their signature blades out of only drill bits and a chunk of mild steel, but untwisting the bits and combining the two steels proves almost impossible. After two rounds, only two smiths survive the chopping block and are sent back to their home forges to recreate a beautiful, but deadly Indonesian sword — the Kelewang. A final round of testing proves that victory lies at the junction between form and function.

Four blade smiths must forge a Marine K-Bar all-purpose knife from multiple small blocks of steel. Ultimately, two smiths manage to reach the final round where they must recreate the iconic Glaive Guisarme polearm.

Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a signature blade from a bicycle. After major setbacks and time-consuming failures, each smith is pushed to their limit as they race to the finish before the clock hits zero. Ultimately, two smiths advance and are shocked to learn that they must recreate an ancient weapon, the Wind and Fire Wheels.

The bladesmiths must forge a signature blade from W2 and a giant industrial-sized nut. Then, they face two unforgiving strength tests. Ultimately, only two smiths advance and head back to their home forges to recreate the Celtic Anthropomorphic Sword, an iconic ancient iron weapon.

Four bladesmiths are taken out of the forge and transported to the great outdoors, where they struggle to forge a blade in the noonday sun. They must forage for outdoor materials and crank a coal forge, which leaves some scrambling to the end. After a second smith falters during testing, the two remaining smiths return to their home forges to create the ultimate wilderness weapon: the German sawback hunting sword

Four bladesmiths must forge a fully functional serrated knife using steel from hand scissors; the remaining two competitors return to their home forges to create a unique and challenging weapon from history: the Sengese.

Four bladesmiths pay homage to Hollywood; a survival knife; the final two smiths return home to re-create one of the most famous swords in cinematic history: Hattori Hanzos 1,000-layer katana from Quentin Tarantinos "Kill Bill."

Four bladesmiths must craft a signature blade from a massive piece of elevator cable; the final two competitors return home to re-create a sword wielded by some of historys fiercest soldiers: the Two-Handed Landsknecht Sword.

Four bladesmiths must forge a Damascus blade out of something familiar: plate armor; the remaining two bladesmiths head back to their home forges to craft an exotic hybrid of pain and protection: the Hooded Katar.

Four bladesmiths must harvest materials from a metal sculpture to forge a needle point Damascus blade; the remaining smiths return to their own home forges to recreate a sword from the elite classes of Renaissance Europe: the Flamberge Rapier.

Four bladesmiths must create signature slasher blades, each using a different type of metal; the two finalists return to their home forges to recreate the Grim Reapers scythe.

Four bladesmiths must build coal forges using materials scavenged from a storage unit and forge signature blades without any power tools; the remaining two smiths return home to recreate a bardiche, a brutal European pole axe.

Four bladesmiths must each forge judge Ben Abbotts favorite blade, the Celtic ring knife, using the San Mai technique; the final two competitors return to their home forges to re-create Irish ring hilted swords.

In the second half of the Road to Redemption competition four former smiths remain, each competing for a second chance to become a Forged in Fire Champion. For the first time ever, the two finalists must choose their weapon which they will create at their home forges. Which smith has the knowledge, skills, and craftsmanship to outlast the others, win $20,000, and earn the most elusive prize of all: redemption?

For the 100th episode, four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a chopper and must choose from a mammoth pile of metals and materials from all previous 99 episodes; the two finalists head home to re-create the O-Katana.

Four bladesmiths must forge a blade using steel harvested from a vintage pinball machine; two smiths advance and return home to build a weapon rooted in savagery: the Barbarian Sword.

Four bladesmiths are tasked with re-creating the Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife by combining three sizes of W1 round stock; two smiths must forge Japanese Gen. Yamashitas gunto.

In a special five-part competition, top bladesmiths from each branch of the U.S. military compete to earn a spot representing their branch in a battle; four U.S. Army soldiers must forge a special forces V-42 stiletto; two smiths are dispatched to their home forges to build a U.S. Army officer’s sword.

In the third round of the Battle of the Branches, four Marines are tasked with forging the KA-BAR. As an additional challenge, these smiths must adapt and overcome to forge together metals from a massive anchor using the San Mai technique. After a punishing round of testing, the two surviving smiths return home to forge the Marine Corps Officers Sword.

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.

Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging fantasy blades from a meteorite, battling difficult forge welds they create their one of a kind blades. The final two head to their home forges to re-create a legendary weapon: Attila the Huns Sword of Mars.

Bladesmiths face challenges when they forge a canister Damascus blade from three different steels using three separate cans; two finalists head back to their home forges to re-create two of historys most reliable hunting weapons.

The bladesmiths need to forge blades using the san mai technique; After the elimination round, two smiths are left to recreate the M1832 Foot Artillery Sword.

ts a battle royale for four bladesmiths when they are tasked with forging signature blades with an integral knuckle duster from a steel cage and barbed wire; Two bladesmiths must recreate one of Scotlands most famous and feared weapons.

Four bladesmiths must scavenge a construction site to salvage their own knife-making materials; after a critical error sends one competitor home, the three remaining bladesmiths move on.

Four bladesmiths must start at the bottom when they are tasked with creating ladder pattern damascus knives from a real ladder; the remaining two smiths head home to re-create a battle sword.

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Four smiths are tasked with forging signature blades by salvaging materials from a go-cart; the two remaining competitors have just four days to recreate the series favored by Genghis Khan.

In a Forged in Fire first, four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a parameter specific blade shape in just two hours. To add more fuel to the fire, the smiths are unaware of the weapon they’re making and how it will be tested.

Four bladesmiths honor the forge’s legendary power hammer Big Blu by ripping it apart and forging competition choppers.

Four smiths must know the drill when they’re tasked with forging a canister damascus blade using different sized drill bits.

Four smiths must face the music when they are tasked with creating San-Mai blades from musical instruments.

Four smiths spring into action when they are tasked with creating signature blades from different sized springs.

Two families go head-to-head in an all-out battle not only against another household, but also each other. Loyalties will be put aside as the smiths fight forge welds, the heat, and the clock to make a canister Damascus blade from odd pieces of high carbon steel. After a fierce round of tests, the two remaining competitors return home to recreate the rapier inspired by Inigo Montoya from The Princess Bride. Which smith will be there breadwinner and bring honor to their name with the title of Forged in Fire Champion along with the $10,000 prize?

Its the most wonderful time of year in the Forge! Four Merry bladesmiths gather around the fire to spread holiday cheer. Using gifts of high carbon steel along with some mild steel, the smiths must use the San Mai technique to forge their way onto the judges nice list. Will our wise men be impressed by the gifts they are given, or will they turn into Scrooges? After a round of Yuletide testing, two smiths get to spend a White Christmas at their home forges where they must recreate the Nutcracking English blade; the 1796 Light Cavalry Sword. Which smith will return with a blade that brings the judges so much Christmas joy that theyll earn the title of Forged in Fire Champion, and a check for $10,000?

Four smiths are on a quest to forge signature blades from various Damascus patterns. A tedious and time-consuming task, only three competitors will be victorious. After a brutal second round the final two competitors are tasked with recreating their own version of the legendary Sword in the Stone. Find out which smith can pull the best sword from the forge and be crowned Forged in Fire Champion with a kings worthy prize of $10,000.

Four smiths are faced with recreating the WWII Special Forces Smatchet knife. A knife famous for its versatility on the battlefield. After two rounds and two competitors being eliminated the two remaining smiths head back to their home forges to recreate the infamous Spanish Conquistador sword. Find out which smith will join the ranks of Forged in Fire champions and return home with the $10,000 prize.

Four smiths are out on the farm to salvage steel from old farm equipment to make classic chef knives. Only two smiths will slice and dice their way to the final round where they must forge the iconic Rooster Head French Pioneer Sword. Find out which smith will cook up a sword worthy of victory, earning the title of Forged in Fire Champion and a check for $10,000.

Four smiths are tasked with forging Japanese Natas using a traditional Japanese technique. After two intense rounds, the three remaining blades are tested to determine which contestants will head to their home forges to recreate the prestigious Zulu War Axe. Which smith’s weapon will have what it takes to chop down the competition, win $10,000, and be crowned Forged in Fire Champion?

Four bladesmiths are tasked with making a canister damascus blade from threaded bolts. After a couple of intense rounds and some brutal testing, two smiths return to their home forges to recreate the deadly German Dussage Sword. Two blades will be pushed to their limits, but only one will emerge with the $10,000 prize and the title of Forged in Fire Champion.

In a throwback to the Iron Age, four smiths must forge daggers as if they were in 650 B.C., relying solely on coal forges and Brite Force to get the job done. Ultimately, to competitors return to present day and head back to their home forges to recreate Arya Starks Needle from Game of Thrones. Which smith will forge a blade worthy of the Iron throne and receive a check for $10,000?

In this Samurai themed competition, four smiths must forge a Japanese tanto dagger. Summoning their inner warriors, the smiths fight to produce blades that are worthy of the samurai. Ultimately, two competitors return home to reproduce the deadly Sodegaramai. Which smith will snag the title of Forged in Fire Champion and win $10,000?

Four smiths are tasked with forging signature blades from scrap metal shavings. After two intense rounds, the remaining smiths head home to recreate the Nimcha, a sword traditionally made from recycled blades. Which smith will get scrappy to produce a weapon worthy of $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire Champion?

Four smiths are put to the test when they must forge keys to unlock boxes of steel needed to make a knife. After a couple of intense rounds, two competitors are are picked to head back to their home forges to recreate two American classics: the Tomahawk and Bowie. Which smith will honor American history by producing a weapon worthy of the title of Forged in Fire Champion and the$10,000 prize?

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In this two-part Forged in Fire special, four smiths enter the forge to compete in four events that will test every aspect of their bladesmithing capabilities. In event one, these smiths must create a testable knife from a railroad spike and a piece of high carbon steel. After testing, the four smiths are ranked from first to last and move on to event two where they must make a set of Damascus throwing knives. After another brutal bout of testing, which three competitors will mover forward to the next event for a shot at first place, the Forged in Fire title and $15,000.

On this special episode, Forged in Fire salutes our nations veterans. Four bladesmiths with ties to the military are tasked with re-creating four unique blades co-designed by distinguished vets, all using different techniques, during a grueling three hour forging competition. After a round of brutal testing, two smiths return home to make the patriotic American Eagle Head Sabre. The two final weapons will be pushed to their limits, but only one smith will be worthy of the title of champion and the prize of $10,000.

Four smiths are in for a twist when they are tasked with forging signature blades from either a large suspension cable or thin piano wire. After two intense rounds that come down to the wire, two return home to recreate the legendary Sword of Saladin, one of the sharpest blades in the world. Which smiths weapon will cut through the competition, leading them to victory and a check for $10,000?

Four bladesmiths are faced with a gigantic challenge, scaling down a nine foot long dagger to exactly a fifth of its size. After a couple of intense rounds of putting their skills and calculators to the test, two competitors earn the right to return to their home forges and craft the largest sword in Forged in Fire history--the William Wallace sword. While two smiths will enter the final testing arena, only one will emerge victorious with $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire Champion.

Four bladesmiths get cooking when they are tasked with forging a cleaver using only the steel from meat hooks. After two rounds of slicing and dicing, two smiths head back to their home forges to create the Maguro Bocho, a massive tuna knife.

Four smiths get to choose their forging method and materials. But theres a catch. Each technique comes with its own clock for the round. Will the smiths opt for the most difficult cannister damascus and the four hour clock? Or the easiest ball bearing with only one hour? After a brutal round of testing, the two surviving smiths are tasked with creating the Headhunter Axe in only 3 days. Which smith will stand the test of time to become Forged in Fire Champion and win the $10,000 prize?

For the first time the judges flip the script, giving the competitors the opportunity to choose their own challenge. However, the bladesmiths must work together to agree on the parameters before starting the round. After an intense bout of testing, two return home to recreate the fearsome Dahomey Machete, famously wielded by an all-female army. Which smith will produce a weapon worthy of the fierce female warriors and be crowned Forged in Fire champion?

For the first time, eight former competitors will head back into the arena for an epic tournament. However, before making it to the main event they will have to go head to head against another smith. Up first, two smiths who suffered catastrophic failures face off. Then, two smiths who failed to turn in weapons in time get another shot to beat the clock. Which smiths will seize the moment and advance to the final round of our Second Chance Tournament for the ultimate title of Forged in Fire Champion?

After winning their duels, the Second Chance Tournament concludes with four remaining smiths in an epic final battle. After a couple of grueling rounds, two survive and head back to their home forges to take on a complex weapon from the Forged in Fire vault. Which smith will take down the competition with a weapon worthy of $10,000 and finally be crowned Forged in Fire Champion?

On this very special WWE edition of Forged in Fire, four smiths will go head-to-head in the ultimate forging battle. After an all out smackdown, the two surviving smiths will head back to their home forges to build the gruesome Bastard Sword. Two blades will face off in a final round of testing, but only one can rise to be the cream of the crop to claim victory, earning $10,000 and a WWE title from The Nature Boy himself, Ric Flair.

In this special Civil War themed competition, four smiths must turn either a massive cannonball or small grapeshots into the battle-tested Arkansas Toothpick knife. After staring down the barrel of a brutal round of tests, two smiths return home to recreate General Ulysses S. Grants Donelson Sword. Two smiths will enter the final battle, but only one will win the war to earn a check for $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire Champion.

Four smiths face double the trouble during this Forged in Fire challenge when they have to make a single blade using two different techniques--san mai and layered damascus. After surviving twice the amount of brutal testing, the two smiths left standing return home to recreate a pair of legendary weapons used by the Philippine Marine Corps--the Ginunting Swords. The smiths face off in one last round of testing thats so intense, itll have them seeing double, but only one can come out on top to win $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire Champion.

Its hammer time in the forge when four smiths have to make knives out of 10 lb sledgehammers. After the blades are smashed and bashed during a brutal round of testing, the two surviving smiths return to their home forges to recreate another iconic pounder--the Polish War Hammer. In the end, only one smith will hammer out the competition to win $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire Champion.

In this competition, four smiths must make a difficult decision at the start, that could help them later. Because the more difficult round one challenge they choose, the easier their round two will be. After an intense round of testing, the smiths that choose correctly return home to make the intimidating Burmese Dha. The swords will then be put through their paces to determine which smith made the best decision and will walk away with $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire Champion.

Four smiths turn a pile of rusty old nails into a pristine knife. After their weapons are hammered in testing, the two surviving competitors return home to recreate the terrifying North African Tuareg Takoba. When they return to the forge, another brutal round of tests will determine which smith really hit the nail on the head and will win $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire Champion.

Eight armed forces members redeploy to the forge for a three-part tournament where they will go head-to-head against one other smith in an intense five-hour battle. Up first, the E-4 Duel, where a corporal from the Marines who shares rank with a specialist from the Army will face off. Next, the Two-Branch Duel, where a veteran from the Army and Air Force will battle it out with a veteran from the Navy and the Air Force. Armed with grit and fueled by fire, which smith will take home the ultimate reward of $10,000 and rise to the rank of Forged in Fire Champion?

On the finale of the Armed Forces Tournament, the four surviving smiths will face off to determine who wins it all. In the first rounds, theyre challenged to make military-style weapons out of an old bazooka. After a round of testing more intense than boot camp, the worthiest smiths return home to make the ultimate military weapon--the Ames Cavalry Sword. Which smith will take home the $10,000 and rise to the highest rank of Forged in Fire Armed Forces Tournament champion?

Four of the youngest champions return to turn trampolines and skateboards into knives; the remaining two must recreate the legendary German Longsword.

Four smiths make a knife out of a guillotine; the remaining two must fashion an Executioners Sword to win $10,000 and the title of champion.

Smiths hit the fast track in a race to make a Damascus blade with the highest layer count.

The smiths have five hours to create any blade they want; the winner moves straight to the final challenge.

In the first part of a five-episode challenge, three smiths go head-to-head-to-head in a single 5-hour round; their blades will then be put through an intense round of testing where only one will earn the opportunity to face off against Ben Abbott.

Competitor-turned-judge Ben Abbott remains undefeated in the forge; three smiths who suffered broken blades hope to rewrite history in a 5-hour round; their blades will be tested, and one of them will get the chance to face off against Ben Abbott.

Competitor-turned-judge Ben Abbott still remains undefeated in the forge with a record of 8-0, but two smiths handpicked by Doug and Dave want to change that; after a tough five-hour forging round, their weapons must survive a round of testing.

Four smiths must forge signature blades from W-1 steel without the aid of any electricity (i.e., in candlelight during a "blackout"). The two finalists return to their home forges to recreate the blunt-tipped Sword of Mercy, the English blade still used today for coronations. Who will step into the light from this challenge and be crowned Forged in Fire Champion and win $10,000?

Four bladesmiths must forge a knife out of thin sheet metal; two smiths move on to re-create a serrated Indian sabre.

Four bladesmiths face double the trouble when they are tasked with forging not one, but two canister Damascus knives; after a brutal round of testing, only two smiths move forward to build an extremely challenging Cinquedea sword.

Four smiths re-create the iconic Gaucho knife; the two smiths whose weapons pass the test must then forge the ornate Argentinian saber; after another brutal round, only one smith will finish the competition with a bounty of $10,000 and the title.

Four bladesmiths go back in time to the Revolutionary War to forge a Riflemans Knife.

Three bladesmiths head to Mystic Seaport for a nautical-themed competition; after a grueling round of coal forging, two smiths travel back to their home forges to re-create the flensing knife.

The defending smithing champion seeks to retain his title by building a Gladiator favorite: the Kopis.

Back at the "Forged in Fire" gladiator arena, two more sudden death battles are held; the defending champion has four wins under his belt, but faces his toughest challenge yet forging the weapon used to assassinate Julius Caesar, the pugio daggers.

Four smiths need to either go mai or go home when theyre challenged to make a five-layer knife; after their blades are put through a grueling round of testing, the two remaining smiths return home to re-create the notorious 16th-century Naga sword.

Four bladesmiths put it all on the line when they are challenged with creating their most dazzling Damascus knife; the smith who impresses the judges the most will bypass a brutal round of testing, heading straight to the final round.

In the first of a four episode event were calling SUPERSIZED, four smiths must salvage steel from a massive railroad track to make their signature big blades. Then, two smiths head back to their home forge to build the biggest weapon in Forged in Fire history: a monstrous seven-foot sword wielded by legendary warrior, Grutte Pier. Which smith will rise to this colossal challenge and take home $10,000?

Four smiths face an enormous challenge when they must salvage steel from five tons of junk; two smiths head to their home forges to build the longest weapon in the shows history, a nine-foot Friauler Spiess.

Four smiths face a colossal challenge when they must forge giant hog splitters from 12 pounds of steel.

Heading to Bigfork, Mont., to the New Agrarian School where three of their top smiths will be tested like never before; after two grueling challenges only one will go on to represent the New Agrarian School in the finals for the ultimate grand prize.

Heading to Kalamazoo, Mich., to Combat Ready Art, where three of their top smiths will be tested like never before; after two brutal challenges, only one will go on to represent Combat Ready Art back at the home forge for the ultimate grand prize.

Four smiths must "Frankenstein" together discarded pieces of scrap steel to make their blades; after a horrifying round of testing, the remaining two smiths retreat to their home forges to create the legendary Crusader Bible Falchion.

Four smiths spring into action when they must forge signature blades from the metal found in various household items; after a couple tough rounds, two smiths head to their home forges to recreate the Napoleon Presentation Saber.

Two previous champions go head to head in a 5-hour forging round; they make their own signature San Mai blades for the chance to compete against one of the titans of the forge.

After facing off against a fellow champ, only one smith will remain and be tasked with making a M1917 Naval Cutlass, against either Gladiator of the Forge Jesse Hu, Superchamp Collin Sage, or Undefeated Judge Ben Abbott.

The top champions step back into the Forged in Fire arena to face their toughest competition yet: one of the expert judges. Tasked with making the grueling Ginunting sword in just five hours, only one will be left standing to compete.

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

In a Forged in Fire twist unlike anything weve ever done before, four teams of expert builders are tasked with making some of the largest and most notorious siege weapons ever seen on the battlefield. From war hammers to battering rams to ballistas, which teams weapons will be strong enough to take down the competition, earning them $20,000 and the first ever title of Forged in Fire: Instruments of Death champions?

Previous champions battle for the chance to compete against one of the titans of the forge but first they must face off in a brutal five-hour challenge where they have to pick a box and build a signature blade using whatever method is inside.