Forged in Fire

Forged in Fire judge and historical weapons re-creation specialist, reveals his secrets of the forge in this special inside look.

Four smiths must devise a plan when they are tasked with using three different steels to forge a canister Damascus blade.

Four bladesmiths must forge a blade with not one, but two Damascus billets.

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 deadly serrated Dussage.

In honor of Veteran's Day, four bladesmiths pay tribute in a special military themed competition, forging their blades from a panzer tank; two smiths have four days to recreate the Scottish Backsword as famously wielded by Captain Mad Jack Churchi.

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A look back at the top moments our judges have stepped into the arena to go head-to-head against some of the best smiths in Forged in Fire history.

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.

Digging deep inside the vault and revisit some special competitions over the years: from Gladiators and Greeks to Horror and holidays.

Four smiths must sift through a pile of junk in order to make a signature damascus blade; after a couple of rounds, two smiths head back to their home forge to recreate a Broadsword featuring a snake-shaped grind.

The competition heats up when four competitors must use a metal never before seen in Forged in Fire history: copper; known for its tight forging window, the smiths must pay attention to their heat or risk melting their blades.

Three smiths return for a chance to become a two-time winner and have their name forged in history; but to join this elite club, they must overcome one of the most difficult challenges ever.

Three winning smiths return for a shot at forging their name in Forged in Fire history.

Four smiths are tasked with transforming bits and pieces of old damascus steel into fossil damascus signature blades; in the final round, two smiths return to their home forges to recreate one of the most elegant and lethal weapons in history.

Two of the ``Forged in Fire`` champions head back into the arena for a chance at taking on one of the judges, tasked with making the legendary Tizona of El Cid in eight hours.

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.

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.

Four teams of expert builders must create siege weapons; from war hammers to battering rams to ballistas, the strongest weapons earn $20,000 and the title of Forged in Fire: Instruments of Death champions.

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.

Four smiths get cooking when they are tasked with forging a chef's knife; only two head back to their home forge to build a brutal hog splitter.

Four smiths get thrown into the mix when they must Frankenstein a blade from one knife and combine it with a different weapon's handle; two smiths recreate one of the oldest, deadliest, and elegant blades in history: the Chinese Jian.

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

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 show's history, a 9-foot Friauler Spiess.

Four smiths must salvage steel from a couple of 250-pound coil springs to make massive San Mai blades; two smiths head back to their home forges to create a pair of enormous Elephant Swords.

Four smiths must salvage steel from a massive railroad track to make their signature big blades; two smiths head back to their home forge to build a monstrous seven-foot sword wielded by legendary warrior, Grutte Pier.

Two friends and two brothers enter the forge as teams to compete in an epic showdown; after working as teams to re-create a Scottish Broadsword, members of the victorious team will be divided and forced to face each other.

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 one of the most unique first rounds in Forged in Fire history, four bladesmiths must giddy-up to finish their blade first and become the fastest blade in the West.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

The forge is transformed into a gladiator's arena; in the opening battle, two smiths must forge a fierce Roman era falx; the winning smith takes on a new opponent for the chance to win the most money ever awarded in the forge: $75,000.

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.

Four bladesmiths forge a Rifleman's knife; after an intense round of testing, two smiths return home to re-create an even more iconic weapon of the revolution: the Continental Cavalry sabre.

On the finale of the Armed Forces Tournament, the four surviving smiths will face off to determine who wins it all.

In the second part of the Armed Forces Tournament, four U.S. service members redeploy to the forge floor to go head to head in one five-hour battle.

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.

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.

Four smiths put their memory to the test when they are tasked with re-creating a complicated blade after looking at it for only 20 seconds.

Four smiths are blindsided when they must choose from a selection of mystery steel to create san mai blades, but that isn't the only unknown -- the clock is off, leaving the smiths to rely solely on time calls for guidance.

The judges flip the script, giving the competitors the opportunity to choose their own challenge; the bladesmiths must work together to agree on the parameters before starting the round; two return home to re-create the fearsome Dahomey machete.

Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging pry bar knives; after a grueling round of testing, two smiths return home to forge a pair of Spetsnaz shovels.

Four smiths get to choose their forging method and materials, but each technique comes with its own clock for the round; after a round of testing, the two surviving smiths are tasked with creating a headhunter axe in only three days.

Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging signature blades from a burned car; the smiths race to salvage the best steel to make their blades; two contestants are sent home to re-create the Serrated Tegha Sword.

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.

For the first time, Judges Ben Abbott, J. Neilson and David Baker are thrown into the fire for a grueling home forge battle against each other.

In this Christmas competition, four smiths get on the judges' nice list by forging blades using steel from Santa's sleigh; two smiths return home to re-create the iconic sword carried by George Washington during the American Revolution.

Four bladesmiths are faced with a gigantic challenge: scaling down a 9 foot long dagger to exactly a fifth of its size.

Four smiths must rely on their math skills to determine the amount the steel needed to make their signature blades; after a couple of calculating rounds, two smiths return home to build the intricate M1905 Springfield bayonet.

Four smiths are tasked with forging signature blades from either a large suspension cable or thin piano wire; after two intense rounds, two return home to re-create the legendary Sword of Saladin, one of the sharpest blades in the world.

Four smiths get rolling when they are tasked with making canister Damascus from tubes; after a couple of intense rounds in the forge, two competitors head back to their home forges to re-create a deadly and unique Indian weapon: the vajra-mushti.

In the second half of the Forged in Fire Summer Games, three smiths remain, and they're eager to win the Damascus metal and $15,000.

Four smiths test every aspect of their bladesmithing capabilities.

In this first-ever pay-to-play competition, smiths must fork over forge funds to use the necessary tools; after two smiths are left bankrupt, the remaining two return home to re-create the most expensive sword ever sold; the Boateng Saber.

Four former champions return to the forge to compete; after the first round, three move onto a fit-and-finish round; the finalist is tasked with recreating a Cossack Shashka and must defeat one of the judges to be named Super Champion.

Four smiths are tasked with forging a blade that must fit perfectly into a puzzle piece cut out; after two rounds, the final two smiths return home to re-create the ancient samurai pole axe, the Japanese Ono.

Four smiths are put to the test when they must forge keys to unlock boxes of steel to make a knife; two competitors are picked to head back to their home forges to re-create the tomahawk and Bowie knife.

Four smiths forge handles using titanium; two competitors are able to produce weapons worthy of moving on to their home forges for another complex build: the Horseman's Tabar and Hidden Dagger.

Four smiths are tasked with forging signature blades from scrap metal shavings; smiths head home to re-create the Nimcha, a sword traditionally made from recycled blades.

Four former champions return to the forge to compete; after the first round, three move onto a fit-and-finish round; the finalist is tasked with recreating a Cossack Shashka and must defeat one of the judges to be named Super Champion.

After several intense rounds, two smiths head back to their home forges to recreate ancient China's Sword of Goujian, one of the most intact artifacts ever uncovered.

Four smiths must forge a Japanese tanto dagger; summoning their inner warriors, the smiths fight to produce blades that are worthy of the samurai; two competitors return home to reproduce the deadly Sodegarami.

Four smiths determine their fate when they have to select a forging technique ranging from easy to difficult; two smiths must recreate the Ikakalaka African Sword.

In a throwback to the Iron Age, four smiths must forge daggers relying solely on coal forges and brute force; two competitors return to present day and head back to their home forges to recreate Arya Stark's ``Needle`` from ``Game of Thrones.``

Four first responder bladesmiths are tasked with forging tactical knives out of rescue tools; two smiths persevere and return home to recreate one of the most important tools in a firefighter's arsenal: the Halligan Bar.

Four bladesmiths are tasked with making a canister damascus blade from threaded bolts; two smiths return to their home forges to recreate the deadly German Dussage Sword.

Four smiths are tasked with creating signature blades from 1095 steel; ultimately, two smiths make it back to their home forges to recreate the Chinese Zhanmadao.

In a twist of fate, four smiths must forge a twist and stack Damascus blade; the two finalists must return home and recreate the Darb Sri Gun Chai, an enormous, double-handed Thai battle sword.

Four smiths are tasked with forging Japanese natas using a traditional technique; the finalists head to their home forges to recreate the prestigious Zulu war zxe.

Four smiths salvage steel from old farm equipment to make classic chef knives; only two smiths slice and dice their way to the final round where they must forge the iconic Rooster Head French Pioneer Sword.

Four smiths must navigate stormy seas by making Hada blades from materials salvaged from a ship's wheel; just two smiths sail through testing to make it to the final challenge where they must recreate the symbolic and deadly Filipino sword, the Pira.

Four smiths are faced with recreating the WWII Special Forces smatchet knife, a knife famous for its versatility on the battlefield; after two rounds, the two finalists head home to recreate the infamous Spanish Conquistador sword.

Smiths crack open crucibles to reveal surprise metals they'll use to forge blades; one smith is sent packing while the others are tasked with casting bronze guards; the finalists must recreate the legendary sword of King Charlemagne, the Joyeuse.

Four smiths are on a quest to forge signature blades from various Damascus patterns; after a brutal second round, the two final competitors are tasked with recreating their own version of the legendary Sword in the Stone.

Four smiths get ready for a cage match after being tasked with freeing their tools from a steel grate and forging a knife from it; the two remaining smiths head home to recreate a Chinese war sword.

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.

Four smiths get ready for the ultimate showdown when they are tasked with forging a camp knife out of steel harvested from a barbecue; only two smiths advance to their home forges to recreate a pair of Frankish Throwing axes.

Two families go head to head in an all-out battle not only against another household, but also each other.

Four smiths must salvage steel from old weapons and combine them using the hada technique to forge a pugio; only two smiths march down the Appian Way to their home forges to re-create one of the most vicious swords in Roman history.

In honor of Veteran's Day, four bladesmiths pay tribute in a special military themed competition, forging their blades from a panzer tank; two smiths have four days to recreate the Scottish Backsword as famously wielded by Captain Mad Jack Churchi.

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

Four smiths are tasked with transforming bits and pieces of old damascus steel into fossil damascus signature blades; in the final round, two smiths return to their home forges to recreate one of the most elegant and lethal weapons in history.

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

Four smiths shiver to the bone as they salvage steel from the corpses of broken, decaying blades, and turn it into a zombie killer; two brave souls are sent back to re-create a ghoulish weapon from the Middle Ages: the war scythe.

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

Four smiths get thrown into the mix when they must Frankenstein a blade from one knife and combine it with a different weapon's handle; two smiths recreate one of the oldest, deadliest, and elegant blades in history: the Chinese Jian.

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

Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a parameter specific blade shape in just two hours; two competitors survive the heat and the clock to make it back to their home forges to re-create an American hero's signature sword: Gen. Patton's saber.

Four bladesmiths forge a blade from Greek armor and artifacts using the Go-Mai; the smiths wrestle with steels of varying hardness to try to create a blade that would make the God Hephaestus proud; two smiths re-create the mythical Sword of Perseus.

Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging signature blades from gym equipment; after a severe round of testing, the two remaining smiths have only four days in their home forges to re-create one of Japan's deadliest swords: the Nagamaki.

Tasked with replicating an iconic M3 Trench Knife from layered damascus in only three hours; two servicemen persevere and head home to recreate a legendary sword: General George Washington's Lion-headed Cuttoe.

Four Marines must forge one of the most versatile, and iconic combat knives in history: the KA-BAR.

Four U.S. Navy officers must forge a multipurpose naval Mark 3 dive knife with metal from a giant anchor chain; two sailors return home to re-create the intricate and iconic naval officer's sword.

In Round 2, four airmen from the U.S. Air Force must forge a bolo knife using the san mai technique to combine high carbon steel with helicopter parts; two smiths return home to forge an Air Force NCO sword.

Top bladesmiths from each branch of the U.S. military compete to earn a spot 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.

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Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a signature blade from a bicycle; two smiths advance and are shocked to learn that they must re-create an ancient, mysterious weapon called wind and fire wheels.

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

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 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.

With a variety of steels to choose from, the smiths are forced to create a canister Damascus billet from which they must forge a dagger; only two enter the final round where they must recreate an ancient Roman weapon known as the Scissor.

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 competing bladesmiths are tasked with forging a bowie knife that will require a d-guard in the second round; only two manage to make it through to the final round where they must recreate a deadly saber called the Shamshir.

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

Masters compete alongside their apprentices as they take turns on the forge floor, fusing their skills to forge a cleaver using the arduous jellyroll technique; in the final round, the smiths must forge a deadly Congolese chopper, the Nzappa Zap.

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 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 previously eliminated bladesmiths return to the forge for a shot at redemption; after two rounds of competition, the two remaining smiths face off to re-create a Viking sword known for its devastating strength.

For the first time ever, four bladesmiths use high carbon steel to forge a hatchet; two finalists have just five days to create an ancient Indian weapon used to both stab and slice.

Four bladesmiths must create a signature blade using a mystery technique; after a round of testing, two will return to their home forges where they will reproduce a Japanese naginata.

Each bladesmith is challenged to transform the barrel of a gun into a lethal knife; the final two smiths return home to spend five days forging one of the most legendary blades in history, the cavalry saber.

Four competitors must forge weld blades for friction folders from tiny cubes of steel, then two smiths will return home where they will forge a German Zweihänder.

Former winners return to forge a blade using canoe damascus; after two rounds, the remaining champions will move to the final round during which they must create a weapon known for its unique mechanics and deadly double-edged blade -- the pata.

Bladesmiths must forge a bayonet and engineer it to attach to a rifle; the final two smiths must spend five days forging the legendary African blade, the Zulu Iklwa.

Four bladesmiths must salvage steel from a junkyard to create signature blades using a hand-cranked coal forge; two smiths move onto the final round, during which they will have five days to create a Dayak war sword, the Pandat.

A group of bladesmiths must harvest steel from a piece of construction equipment to forge their blades; two remaining smiths face off to re-create a classic Greek sword used in close-quarters combat.

Four bladesmiths must use the steel from a suit of armor to create a signature blade; during the final round, the two remaining smiths must create a boar spear, a weapon used for both combat and hunting.

Contestants are tasked with making serrated blades out of the tools on the table; they must harvest enough steel to forge their blades without melting down an essential tool they may need later; the final two smiths attempt to forge a hunga munga.

Four new smiths step up to the challenge of forging blades using pieces of steel harvested from power tools; while some of them excel, others are pushed to the limits of exhaustion; the final two must create a sacrificial sword from history.

Four contestants must create blades out of high-carbon steel while also forging the hammers they'll use to make them; only two move on to the final round during which they have just five days to create a weapon known as the Falcata.

Four new contestants try to craft blades from a pile of tools, both old and new; the final two contestants must craft Chinese butterfly swords.

Fan favorites return for a shot at victory to make their signature style blades with materials from a surprising source; after two rounds, two smiths are left to take on the challenge of re-creating a weapon they've never seen before, the hook sword.

Four champions return for a chance to prove who among them is the best of the best; after two rounds, only two will move on to the final round where they will have to create a weapon that stumped previous contestants -- the Scottish Claymore.

Four bladesmiths take an ordinary garden lawnmower and use its metal to create one of their signature blades; two will make it to the final round during which they must forge a Tabar, a battle ax from Southern Asia.

The bladesmiths must create a weapon in their signature style from a large pile of mixed metal that is welded together; two return home to forge the mysterious Khanda.

Four bladesmiths are challenged with taking high carbon steel and wrought iron and forging a fully functional weapon; two will move on to the final round where they'll have just five days to make the Ethiopian Shotel.

The bladesmiths are tasked with the challenge of shaping four very different types of metal into a fully functional deadly weapon; two will have just five days to make one of the most lethal weapons in military history, the Nepalese Kukri.

In a race against time, four bladesmiths have to salvage material from a car and forge a blade; two will make it to the final round where they will have just five days to create a Viking sword.

The blade smiths are asked to forge three or more metals into a blade of their signature style; two move on to the final round returning home to make a legendary spiked shield; only one emerges to be crowned the Forged in Fire Champion.

Four blade smiths face grueling challenges when the electricity and power tools are taken away from them; only two will survive and move on to the final round where they'll have just five days to create the iconic Scottish Claymore.

The bladesmiths are given a twisted challenge when they are asked to create a weapon from cable steel; after two rounds only two are left to return home and forge an Egyptian Khopesh.

The bladesmiths have to choose wisely as they are asked to dumpster dive for the right steel to be turned into a hardened blade of their choosing; after five days at their home forges, the smiths return their war hammers in hand.

The bladesmiths have to choose wisely as they are asked to dumpster dive for the right steel to be turned into a hardened blade of their choosing; after five days at their home forges, the smiths return their war hammers in hand.

The bladesmiths have forged a signature weapon using everyday steel objects; two competitors will move on and are given only five days to create the mystical Moro Kris Sword, a distinctive blade that dates all the way back to 300 B.C.

After a hard round of tests that literally breaks a blade in two, the finalists get the chance to make one of the most important weapons from history, the Roman Gladius.

The bladesmiths have to use an age-old technique to make their signature weapons; two finalists head to their home forges to create one of history's most notorious weapons, the rapier.

Following a difficult first round of testing, the remaining two bladesmiths head home with only five days to forge the legendary Crusader Sword.

Competitors make their signature blade by using the Hada technique, a traditional process that involves forging multiple layers of steel together.

The bladesmiths have to turn a steel train spring into a weapon of their choosing; only two competitors will move on and are given only five days to forge a legendary Viking Battle Axe.

The finalists go to their home forges to create an ancient Indian Chakram, and they return with two very different interpretations of that deadly, circular throwing weapon; only one stands up to the judges' dynamic battery of tests.

Bladesmiths have to forge one of the most iconic weapons from history, the Japanese Katana; their swords will be pushed to the absolute limit with the final test determining which is stronger.

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

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.

Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a parameter specific blade shape in just two hours; two competitors survive the heat and the clock to make it back to their home forges to re-create an American hero's signature sword: Gen. Patton's saber.

Four bladesmiths forge a blade from Greek armor and artifacts using the Go-Mai; the smiths wrestle with steels of varying hardness to try to create a blade that would make the God Hephaestus proud; two smiths re-create the mythical Sword of Perseus.

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Four smiths get ready for the ultimate showdown when they are tasked with forging a camp knife out of steel harvested from a barbecue; only two smiths advance to their home forges to recreate a pair of Frankish Throwing axes.

Four smiths shiver to the bone as they salvage steel from the corpses of broken, decaying blades, and turn it into a zombie killer; two brave souls are sent back to re-create a ghoulish weapon from the Middle Ages: the war scythe.

Four smiths must salvage steel from old weapons and combine them using the hada technique to forge a pugio; only two smiths march down the Appian Way to their home forges to re-create one of the most vicious swords in Roman history.

Four smiths must navigate stormy seas by making Hada blades from materials salvaged from a ship's wheel; just two smiths sail through testing to make it to the final challenge where they must recreate the symbolic and deadly Filipino sword, the Pira.

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

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Two families go head-to-head in an all-out battle not only against another household, but also each other.

Four smiths salvage steel from old farm equipment to make classic chef knives; only two smiths slice and dice their way to the final round where they must forge the iconic Rooster Head French Pioneer Sword.

Four smiths get ready for a cage match after being tasked with freeing their tools from a steel grate and forging a knife from it; the two remaining smiths head home to recreate a Chinese war sword.

Four smiths are faced with recreating the WWII Special Forces smatchet knife, a knife famous for its versatility on the battlefield; after two rounds, the two finalists head home to recreate the infamous Spanish Conquistador sword.

Four smiths are on a quest to forge signature blades from various Damascus patterns; after a brutal second round, the two final competitors are tasked with recreating their own version of the legendary Sword in the Stone.

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Digging deep inside the vault and revisit some special competitions over the years: from Gladiators and Greeks to Horror and holidays.

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Smiths crack open crucibles to reveal surprise metals they'll use to forge blades; one smith is sent packing while the others are tasked with casting bronze guards; the finalists must recreate the legendary sword of King Charlemagne, the Joyeuse.

In a twist of fate, four smiths must forge a twist and stack Damascus blade; the two finalists must return home and recreate the Darb Sri Gun Chai, an enormous, double-handed Thai battle sword.

In a throwback to the Iron Age, four smiths must forge daggers relying solely on coal forges and brute force; two competitors return to present day and head back to their home forges to recreate Arya Stark's "Needle" from "Game of Thrones."

Four smiths are tasked with creating signature blades from 1095 steel; ultimately, two smiths make it back to their home forges to recreate the Chinese Zhanmadao.

Four bladesmiths are tasked with making a canister Damascus blade from threaded bolts; two smiths return to their home forges to recreate the deadly German Düssack Sword.

Four smiths determine their fate when they have to select a forging technique ranging from easy to difficult; two smiths must recreate the Ikakalaka African Sword.

Four smiths are tasked with forging Japanese natas using a traditional technique; the finalists head to their home forges to recreate the prestigious Zulu war axe.

Four smiths must forge a Japanese tanto dagger; summoning their inner warriors, the smiths fight to produce blades that are worthy of the samurai; two competitors return home to reproduce the deadly Sodegarami.

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.

Four first responder bladesmiths are tasked with forging tactical knives out of rescue tools; two smiths persevere and return home to recreate one of the most important tools in a firefighter's arsenal: the Halligan Bar.

Four bladesmiths forge a Rifleman's knife; after an intense round of testing, two smiths return home to re-create an even more iconic weapon of the revolution: the Continental Cavalry saber.

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.

In Round 2, four airmen from the U.S. Air Force must forge a bolo knife using the san mai technique to combine high carbon steel with helicopter parts; two smiths return home to forge an Air Force NCO sword.

Top bladesmiths from each branch of the U.S. military compete to earn a spot 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.

Tasked with replicating an iconic M3 Trench Knife from layered Damascus in only three hours; two servicemen persevere and head home to recreate a legendary sword: General George Washington's Lion-headed Cuttoe.

Four Marines must forge one of the most versatile, and iconic combat knives in history: the KA-BAR.

Four U.S. Navy officers must forge a multipurpose naval Mark 3 dive knife with metal from a giant anchor chain; two sailors return home to re-create the intricate and iconic naval officer's sword.

On the finale of the Armed Forces Tournament, the four surviving smiths will face off to determine who wins it all.

In the second part of the Armed Forces Tournament, four U.S. service members redeploy to the forge floor to go head-to-head in one five-hour battle.

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 deadly serrated Dussage.

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After several intense rounds, two smiths head back to their home forges to recreate ancient China's Sword of Goujian, one of the most intact artifacts ever uncovered.

Four smiths forge handles using titanium; two competitors are able to produce weapons worthy of moving on to their home forges for another complex build: the Horseman's Tabar and Hidden Dagger.

Four smiths are tasked with forging a blade that must fit perfectly into a puzzle piece cut out; after two rounds, the final two smiths return home to re-create the ancient samurai pole axe, the Japanese Ono.

For the first time, Judges Ben Abbott, J. Neilson and David Baker are thrown into the fire for a grueling home forge battle against each other.

In this first-ever pay-to-play competition, smiths must fork over forge funds to use the necessary tools; after two smiths are left bankrupt, the remaining two return home to re-create the most expensive sword ever sold; the Boateng Saber.

Four smiths are tasked with forging signature blades from scrap metal shavings; smiths head home to re-create the Nimcha, a sword traditionally made from recycled blades.

Four smiths are put to the test when they must forge keys to unlock boxes of steel to make a knife; two competitors are picked to head back to their home forges to re-create the tomahawk and Bowie knife.

Four smiths get cooking when they are tasked with forging a chef's knife; only two head back to their home forge to build a brutal hog splitter.

Two of the "Forged in Fire" champions head back into the arena for a chance at taking on one of the judges, tasked with making the legendary Tizona of El Cid in eight hours.

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

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.

Three smiths return for a chance to become a two-time winner and have their name forged in history; but to join this elite club, they must overcome one of the most difficult challenges ever.

Three winning smiths return for a shot at forging their name in Forged in Fire history.

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.

Four smiths must sift through a pile of junk in order to make a signature Damascus blade; after a couple of rounds, two smiths head back to their home forge to recreate a broadsword featuring a snake-shaped grind.

The competition heats up when four competitors must use a metal never before seen in Forged in Fire history: copper; known for its tight forging window, the smiths must pay attention to their heat or risk melting their blades.

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?

J. Neilson, Forged in Fire judge and notorious breaker of blades, reveals his secrets of the forge in this special inside look.

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Four smiths must rely on their math skills to determine the amount the steel needed to make their signature blades; after a couple of calculating rounds, two smiths return home to build the intricate M1905 Springfield bayonet.

Four smiths test every aspect of their bladesmithing capabilities.

In the second half of the Forged in Fire Summer Games, three smiths remain, and they're eager to win the Damascus metal and $15,000.

Four smiths get rolling when they are tasked with making canister Damascus from tubes; after a couple of intense rounds in the forge, two competitors head back to their home forges to re-create a deadly and unique Indian weapon: the vajra-mushti.

Four bladesmiths are faced with a gigantic challenge: scaling down a 9-foot-long dagger to exactly a fifth of its size.

Four smiths are tasked with forging signature blades from either a large suspension cable or thin piano wire; after two intense rounds, two return home to re-create the legendary Sword of Saladin, one of the sharpest blades in the world.

In this Christmas competition, four smiths get on the judges' nice list by forging blades using steel from Santa's sleigh; two smiths return home to re-create the iconic sword carried by George Washington during the American Revolution.

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.

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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 one of the unique first rounds in Forged in Fire history, four bladesmiths must giddy-up to finish their blade first and become the fastest blade in the West; after a wild round of testing, the two remaining smiths return to their home forges to lasso up an iconic weapon of the American Frontier--the Vaquero Machete; they then must survive one final standoff to win the reward of $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire Champion.

Two friends and two brothers enter the forge as teams to compete in an epic showdown; after working as teams to re-create a Scottish Broadsword, members of the victorious team will be divided and forced to face each other.

Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging signature blades from gym equipment; after a severe round of testing, the two remaining smiths have only four days in their home forges to re-create one of Japan's deadliest swords: the Nagamaki.

Four smiths must salvage steel from a massive railroad track to make their signature big blades; two smiths head back to their home forge to build a monstrous seven-foot sword wielded by legendary warrior, Grutte Pier.

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 show's history, a 9-foot Friauler Spiess.

Four smiths must salvage steel from a couple of 250-pound coil springs to make massive San Mai blades; two smiths head back to their home forges to create a pair of enormous Elephant Swords.

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

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Four smiths get to choose their forging method and materials, but each technique comes with its own clock for the round; after a round of testing, the two surviving smiths are tasked with creating a headhunter axe in only three days.

Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging pry bar knives; after a grueling round of testing, two smiths return home to forge a pair of Spetsnaz shovels.

Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging signature blades from a burned car; the smiths race to salvage the best steel to make their blades; two contestants are sent home to re-create the Serrated Tegha Sword.

The judges flip the script, giving the competitors the opportunity to choose their own challenge; the bladesmiths must work together to agree on the parameters before starting the round; two return home to re-create the fearsome Dahomey machete.

Four smiths put their memory to the test when they are tasked with re-creating a complicated blade after looking at it for only 20 seconds.

Four smiths are blindsided when they must choose from a selection of mystery steel to create san mai blades, but that isn't the only unknown -- the clock is off, leaving the smiths to rely solely on time calls for guidance.

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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?

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The forge is transformed into a gladiator's arena; in the opening battle, two smiths must forge a fierce Roman era falx; the winning smith takes on a new opponent for the chance to win the most money ever awarded in the forge: $75,000.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Forged in Fire judge and historical weapons re-creation specialist, reveals his secrets of the forge in this special inside look.

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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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A look back at the top moments our judges have stepped into the arena to go head-to-head against some of the best smiths in Forged in Fire history.

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Four champions return for a chance to prove who among them is the best of the best; after two rounds, only two will move on to the final round where they will have to create a weapon that stumped previous contestants -- the Scottish Claymore.

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Fan favorites return for a shot at victory to make their signature style blades with materials from a surprising source; after two rounds, two smiths are left to take on the challenge of re-creating a weapon they've never seen before, the hook sword.

Four teams of expert builders must create siege weapons; from war hammers to battering rams to ballistas, the strongest weapons earn $20,000 and the title of Forged in Fire: Instruments of Death champions.

Four previously eliminated bladesmiths return to the forge for a shot at redemption; after two rounds of competition, the two remaining smiths face off to re-create a Viking sword known for its devastating strength.

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.