Forged in Fire

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Swords may not be the weapon of choice for many people nowadays, but that doesn't stop some from continuing to work as bladesmiths. `Forged in Fire' tests some of the best in the field as they attempt to re-create some of history's most iconic edged weapons. Former Army Ranger Wil Willis hosts the competition series that sees four master bladesmiths challenged in each episode to forge the swords, which are then tested by a panel of judges consisting of J. Neilson, who has been making knives for more than 20 years, hand-to-hand combat specialist Doug Marcaida, and David Baker, an authority on replicating period-accurate weaponry. The contestant who survives the elimination rounds and wins the episode's contest earns $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire champion.

Long Road to Redemption Part 1: Episode Image
Episode 1Long Road to Redemption Part 1

In this first half of a two-part Road to Redemption competition, seven past competitors who fell short return to the forge for a second chance. (S6, ep 1)

Long Road to Redemption Part 2: Episode Image
Episode 2Long Road to Redemption Part 2

In part two of the Road to Redemption competition, four former smiths remain, each competing for a second chance to be Forged in Fire Champion. (S6, ep 2)

Washington's Colichemarde: Episode Image
Episode 3Washington's Colichemarde

Four bladesmiths pay homage to US presidents by forging a replica of Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Rider Bowie and George Washington's colichemarde.

The O-Katana: Episode Image
Episode 4The O-Katana

For the 100th episode special, four bladesmiths compete to forge an epic chopper, for a chance to win $10,000 and be crowned the Forged in Fire Champion.

The Hussar Saber: Episode Image
Episode 5The Hussar Saber

The smiths are tasked with recreating the beastly Austro-Hungarian Hussar Saber for a chance to win $10,000 and the title of Forged in Fire Champion.

Barbarian Sword: Episode Image
Episode 6Barbarian Sword

Four bladesmiths must forge a blade using steel harvested from a vintage pinball machine. Then, the best two compete to build a savage Barbarian sword.

The Javanese Kris: Episode Image
Episode 7The Javanese Kris

Bladesmiths salvage steel from a rusty pick-up truck to recreate the exotic Javanese Kris, favoured by Southeast Asian warriors.

General Yamashita's Gunto: Episode Image
Episode 8General Yamashita's Gunto

Bladesmiths compete to recreate the best replica of the iconic World War II weapon: General Yamashita's Gunto. (S6, ep 3)

The Greek Kopis: Episode Image
Episode 9The Greek Kopis

Bladesmiths battle it out to recreate the legendary Greek Kopis in the hopes of becoming the next Forged in Fire champion.

Army: Episode Image
Episode 10Army

The competition in which top bladesmiths from the US military compete to win $50,000 kicks off. First up, they forge V-42 Stilettos and the US Army Officer's sword. (1 of 5)

Air Force: Episode Image
Episode 11Air Force

Four airmen from the US Air Force are tasked with forging a bolo knife. The two winning smiths must then make a Air Force NCO sword. (2 of 5)

Marines: Episode Image
Episode 12Marines

As the finals creep closer and the competition heats up, it's now the Marines' time to shine, as they step up to forge an iconic combat knife: the KA-BAR. (3 of 5)

Navy: Episode Image
Episode 13Navy

Four US Navy officers work to forge a naval Mark 3 dive knife using metal from an anchor chain. The remaining two recreate the intricate naval officer's sword. (4 of 5)

Finals: Episode Image
Episode 14Finals

It's the grand final. Who will be crowned champion and walk away with $50,000? (5 of 5)

The Nagamaki: Episode Image
Episode 15The Nagamaki

Bladesmiths battle it out to recreate one of Japan's deadliest swords: the Nagamaki. But only one can be crowned the Forged in Fire champion. (S6, ep 4)

Attila's Sword of Mars: Episode Image
Episode 16Attila's Sword of Mars

Bladesmiths battle it out to forge a fantasy blade from a meteorite. Then they must recreate a legendary weapon: Attila the Hun's Sword of Mars. (S6, ep 5)

The Partizan: Episode Image
Episode 17The Partizan

The competition heats up and one competitor cracks under the pressure, as the bladesmiths must create a san mai billet in their most complex challenge yet. (S6, ep 6)

The Messer Sword: Episode Image
Episode 18The Messer Sword

Four bladesmiths must forge a Damascus blade from three different steels. Then, the race is on to recreate two of history's most reliable hunting weapons. (S6, ep 7)

The Ram Dao: Episode Image
Episode 19The Ram Dao

The team face the cold to turn a snowmobile's blades into a kukri knife, before the last two fight to forge an intricate sacrificial sword. (S6, ep 8)

The Foot Artillery Sword: Episode Image
Episode 20The Foot Artillery Sword

A dangerous slip-up reminds the contestants not to play with sharp objects as they make knives from old toys and recreate an iconic American blade. (S6, ep 9)

The Lochaber Axe: Episode Image
Episode 22The Lochaber Axe

The bladesmiths must forge a signature blade from a steel cage and a pile of barbed wire. Then, it's time to create one of Scotland's most feared weapons. (S6, ep 10)

The Cane Sword: Episode Image
Episode 23The Cane Sword

The bladesmiths are in for quite the challenge as they create a matching pair of knives. Plus, they also forge a weapon that's both deadly and debonair. (S6, ep 11)

The Boar Sword: Episode Image
Episode 24The Boar Sword

A crucial error sends one bladesmith home. Then it all heats up as the remaining three forge a historic hunting weapon. (S6, ep 12)

The Falchion: Episode Image
Episode 25The Falchion

Just one bladesmith can take home $10,000 as they forge a chopper in a Damascus pattern and recreate one of the most dangerous weapons of medieval times. (S6, ep 14)

Napoleon's Saber: Episode Image
Episode 26Napoleon's Saber

Napoleon's Sabre: The bladesmiths hope to recreate the famous battle sword wielded by Napoleon. Plus, they turn a ladder into a set of Damascus knives. (S6, ep 13)

The Bhuj: Episode Image
Episode 27The Bhuj

The bladesmiths are tasked with making canister Damascus using barbershop tools, before re-creating a weapon that's as fierce as it is fine. (S6, ep 15)

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