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.

Crushed Car Challenge: Episode Image
Episode 1Crushed Car Challenge

Four smiths have to create a knife from the most mangled mess of a vehicle ever seen on the forge floor. Only one smith can prevail. Season premiere. (S9, ep 1)

Blackout: Episode Image
Episode 2Blackout

Four bladesmiths face double the trouble when they are tasked with forging two canister damascus knives. Who will rise to the challenge to be crowned champ? (S9, ep 2)

Sheet Metal Challenge: Episode Image
Episode 4Sheet Metal Challenge

Four bladesmiths get scrappy when they are given a thin sheet metal to forge a knife and later have to recreate a razor-sharp serrated Indian sabre. (S9, ep 3)

Blades Gone Wild: Episode Image
Episode 5Blades Gone Wild

Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a Saw Back machete and later create a deadly Malaysian backcountry tool and weapon: the infamous, Parang Nabur. (S9, ep 4)

Double Trouble Blades: Episode Image
Episode 6Double Trouble Blades

In this head-to-head final round, bladesmiths must recreate Butterfly Swords - deadly combat swords that are ideal for chopping. (S9, ep 5)

The Knife Fight: Episode Image
Episode 7The Knife Fight

The first-ever knife fight begins as competitors bring their best blade. After two rounds, only one will survive the knife fight and walk away with $10,000. (S9, ep 6)

Revolutionary War Forge: Episode Image
Episode 10Revolutionary War Forge

Four bladesmiths travel back in time to the Revolutionary War to forge a Rifleman's Knife. (S9, ep 7)

Out to Sea: Episode Image
Episode 12Out to Sea

Three bladesmiths head to a Mystic Seaport for a nautical themed competition. Later, two of them travel back home to recreate another vital maritime tool. (S9, ep 8)

Gladiators of the Forge: Let the Battles Begin: Episode Image
Episode 13Gladiators of the Forge: Let the Battles Begin

Gladiators of the Forge - Let the Battles Begin: In the first episode, the Forge becomes a gladiator arena as two smiths clash with Roman era falx weapons for a shot at $75,000. (1 of 5)

Gladiators of the Forge: The Battles Continue: Episode Image
Episode 14Gladiators of the Forge: The Battles Continue

Gladiators Of The Forge - The Battles Continue: The defending smith looks to retain his title in an epic kopis battle. The winner advances to a contest against a new challenger. (2 of 5)

Gladiators of the Forge: Vikings vs. Gladiators: Episode Image
Episode 15Gladiators of the Forge: Vikings vs. Gladiators

Gladiators of the Forge - Viking Vs Gladiator: With the competition hotting up, the champion faces a new challenger and a new weapon - the deadly sica. Who will emerge victorious? (3 of 5)

Gladiators of the Forge: A Champion's Quest: Episode Image
Episode 16Gladiators of the Forge: A Champion's Quest

Gladiators of the Forge - A Champion's Quest: The champion faces his toughest challenge yet as he's tasked with forging the weapon used to kill Julius Caesar: the pugio dagger. (4 of 5)

Gladiators of the Forge: The Final Battles: Episode Image
Episode 17Gladiators of the Forge: The Final Battles

Gladiators of the Forge - The Final Battles: With $50,000 at stake, the champion - fresh from defeating six opponents - takes on a returning challenger to forge an acinaces sword. (5 of 5)

The Fastest Blade in the West: Episode Image
Episode 19The Fastest Blade in the West

Fastest Blade in the West: Four smiths race to finish their blades in record time before the testing round, with the winners returning home to create the iconic Vaquero machete. (S9, ep 14)

Best in Damascus: Episode Image
Episode 20Best in Damascus

Four talented bladesmiths battle it out to create the most dazzling Damascus knife, with the winner progressing straight through to the final round. (S9, ep 15)

Friend or Foe: Episode Image
Episode 21Friend or Foe

Two teams compete in an epic challenge to re-create a Scottish broadsword. The victorious team will be divided and forced to face each other. (S9, ep 16)

Supersized Sword: Episode Image
Episode 22Supersized Sword

Four smiths salvage steel from a railroad track in order to make their signature big blades, while two more smiths forge a monstrous seven-foot blade. (S9, ep 18)

Supersized: Elephant Sword: Episode Image
Episode 23Supersized: Elephant Sword

Supersized Elephant Swords: Four smiths must salvage steel to make massive San Mai blades, while two others create a pair of enormous Elephant Swords. (S9, ep 4)

Supersized: 5 Ton Challenge: Episode Image
Episode 24Supersized: 5 Ton Challenge

Five Ton Challenge: Four smiths face a challenge to salvage steel from five tons of junk, while two more smiths forge the longest weapon in the show's history. (S9, ep 20)

Supersized: Hog Wild: Episode Image
Episode 26Supersized: Hog Wild

Hog Wild: In the finale of the Supersized event, four smiths face a colossal challenge when they must forge giant hog splitters from 12 pounds of steel. (S9, ep 4)

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