Jesse Hu ($5,000) 2. With the canister Damascus technique being used, Neilson also adds the stipulation that the canister must be removed. After the time expires, the judges put each weapon through a series of tests to gauge properties such as sharpness, durability, and ease of use. Forged in Fire is an American reality television competition series that has aired on the History channel since its season one premiere episode on June 22, 2015 and is produced by Outpost Entertainment. Eric Alrecht. Joe Stickel (Army & Air Force) (S6 E11 & S8 E30), 3. Jesse Hu ($5,000) (S9 E14) 2. Kelly Vermeer Vella (S3 E4 & S4 E21); Recurve fighter knife, 2. Therefore, replica 1914 bazooka tubes are chopped up into needed canisters. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Jesse Hu ($5,000) (S9 E1416) 2. They also will get to chose the weapon from the Forged In Fire vault to build, again using a high amount of Damascus layers and a stunning pattern. And there's something refreshing about that. Four smiths with a particular specialty (farrier, armorer, blacksmith, metalworker) competed in each preliminary heat, with the winners advancing to the finale for a $50,000 prize. Jimmy Pool (Baby Boomers). Three smiths craft from a coal forge just like they did for the many wooden ships still docked on site. Both the axe chop and the backwards red lettering are references to the 1980 film The Shining. . He chooses the Irish ring-hilted sword with ladder pattern Damascus. They must attach a handle, choosing from a range of provided materials, and incorporate any additional special features stated by the host. In "Long Road to Redemption Part 1", seven returning non-winners competed outside using coal forges. To my knowledge, this was the first female winner! The seventh season premiered on October 9, 2019, and expanded into May 6, 2020. Caleb also chooses a random pattern Damascus steel forging technique. The winning blades from each episode are showcased on the "Winners Wall" of the filming studio. And for the first time in the show's history, all four smiths advanced to Round 2 and added handles to their signature blades. But that's because my knowledge comes solely from fantasy films and Middle Age-period TV shows. Before the Thanksgiving fest, comes the hunt in which the Forged In Fire team showcased classic hunting weapons. Rita's "Man Catcher" earned high praise from the judges after she beat out Justin Harrington, Chuy Talavera, and Cory Miller to earn the top prize. Show more Show more Forged in Fire: 5. Testing of weapon properties after the first round. In a reversal of sorts, the smiths created the titanium handles in the first round before forging the dagger blades in the second. On November 24, 2021, a "Best of" (BO) sequence was started with season 8's "Bladesgiving" episode and continued into season 9. The abrupt change didn't bode all that well with fans, many of whom immediately took to Twitter to express their disapproval. Separating genders for athletic competitions makes sense, but for forged in fire I don't see it really other than to display a bunch of women smiths at once which I think would be cool. After testing, one smith will move on to the final round, with the other two contestants going home in a double elimination. They return to their home forges to do the work and must comply with any specifications set by the host. For event 9, Eric returns and is given another chance to overthrow Jesse, the current reigning "Gladiator of the Forge". Cookie Notice Grant wins the testing sequence as both Chris and Evan are eliminated. I don't know about you, but when I think of a blacksmith, I think of a burly, barrel-chested dude with huge hairy forearms and a beard, laboring over a fire as they use a gigantic hammer to bang out some metal. ABS Master Bladesmith Jason Knight filled in for him from episode three of that season through episode seven of season four. In round 3, the two remaining smiths press their luck by spinning the "Wheel of Forging" to see what type of weapon to create. "I don't want to shoehorn in female character for . Yes, two! Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible. Event 1: Signature blades (using W1 steel & railroad spikes)Event 2: Damascus-layered Throwing knives, Event 3: Greek XiphosEvent 4: Choice of Kachin Dao (5 points), Katzbalger (10 points), Kora sword (15 points), Ngombe Ngulu (20 points). [1][7] Jodi Flynn, Brent Montgomery, David George, Shawn Witt and Simon Thomas are executive producers for Outpost Entertainment. Specializing in the Southeast Asian fighting style of. The set, referred to as "The Forge," is stocked with a wide range of metalworking equipment, including propane forges, coal forges, grinders, power hammers, and hydraulic presses. Results: 1. I submitted the photos, did a couple more interviews, and then they placed me on a show. Indicates the year of ceremony. [4] The third season premiered with a "Champion of Champions" match on August 23, 2016, and was announced as having 16 episodes. In the Brute de forge challenge, the blade is forged to shape, not ground. 42m. Do contestants on Forged in Fire keep their blades? The host states one set of criteria concerning blade or blade/tang length, and often a second set for a feature that must be incorporated, such as serrations or a fuller groove. After an extraordinary round of testing, only two move on to the final round. For Round 3, Ben assigns the contestants to replicate the Sutton Hoo sword, which Ben also showcased and fabricated in season 8's "Judges' Home Forge Battle" special episode. They do not know what is inside. Plus, the quality of a blade made by a blacksmith who is passionate about making a fine piece will be much different from the quality of some mass-manufactured hunk of metal. Chris Farrell (S1 E2); Recurve Persian Chopper, 2. Tony Fetters (S5 E3); Recurve Drop Point Bowie knife, 3. For the 8-hour final round against Ben Abbott, Caleb chooses the 2-handed Chinese warsword with an S-shaped guard and a pierced pommel, among other parameters. Jeremy is eliminated after testing, sending Rob into the final round against Ben Abbott. Each episode was two hours long (made up of 2 older one-hour episodes), highlighting blade themes such as "Revolutionary War Swords" and "Curved Blades", etc. 3. The smith's choices (in the order as called to pick) include: Results: 1. Zechariah does not meet the forge welded blade parameter as he only forge welds a bolster to his otherwise mono steel blade. Each weapon is tested and evaluated by a panel of three or four judges. A notable test for round three's fireman's axe was the "Horror Door Chop" strength test. The winner of the single 5-hour round gets to decide the final round's blade style and technique. bars, cables, coil springs) they choose to make their signature blade with any technique they desire. Attached to those handles are five unique blades from U.S. military history that the competitors must copy. HISTORY Forged in Fire Series It Will Kill Sword Long Sleeve T-Shirt. Tony Bravo 2. In this special episode, Dave Baker takes a look at the most fascinating weapons of Africa that were featured on, In this special episode, Dave Baker remembers his favorite axes featured on, In this special episode, Dave Baker takes a look at his favorite daggers and knives that were featured on, In this special episode, Dave Baker takes a look at the top throwing weapons that were featured on. 26,138 talking about this. They have to present their knives to the judges. Event 10 sees Kurt, a 2-time "Gladiator of the Forge" winner from the miniseries' first episode, back in action. Craig Camerer 2. In round 1, four smiths are assigned to forge a Korean hwando sword. Therefore, Zechariah is eliminated before testing begins. During each episode, the blade smiths go head to head in a three-round. [15] Safety equipment is also found throughout the set and is used during construction and testing of weapons. Two bladesmiths from season 2 (both competing alongside Ben Abbott on Abbott's first appearance as a competitor) are invited back to try their luck at winning against Ben Abbott. While there is generally a dearth of female competitors (Rae Lynn Vander Weide competed twice on the show, coming in fourth and fifth on separate challenges), there are some women who took home the top prize. In this episode, two pairs of blacksmiths are given their introductions, tasks, and parameters, then immediately sent to their home forges to fabricate Scottish broadswords. Jarrett. The "Ultimate Champions Edition" (Season 4) and "Rookies Edition" (Season 5) each featured five smiths instead of four. For example, Doug Marcaida shared a casting call to his Facebook page on October 18, 2021, seeking "metal workers to forge iconic edged weapons from History!". But what they can't see is what's actually inside the barrel. Smiths have to make a Continental riflemans knife to match a given replica sample. Brent lands the "Choose your own pattern Damascus" and picks the "twisted crushed W's" technique. Kim Stahl 4. [1] Neilson briefly returned for the first episode of season four (a special with Knight, Baker, and Marcaida) before returning for good in episode eight until Abbott took over for the final three episodes. Karri Rahkonen 4. Wil Willis Wil Willis is an American television personality born on 14 February 1975 (age 46). Handle parameters: full tang with a mosaic pin and lanyard hole. For the handle round, Dave's parameters include adding a button guard and an antler crown. Judges select whoever did the best job of creating said weapon and first place winners take home a whopping $10,000 for their winning blade. For the first round (level 1), the three smiths each brought one weapon to the Forge in a style of their choosing and created at their home forges, and submit them for testing by Doug Marcaida. [18][19] There are three seasons (87 episodes) available on Hulu. Alex Silverman, Event 3 Results: 1. Four smiths are assigned to make a signature blade, forging the metal with as many damascus layers as possible in 3 hours. In this particular "Gladiators of the Forge" episode, the forges are turned off after 5.5 hours. Week 2 of the "Judges Takeover" is presented and led by Ben Abbott. The fifth season premiered on March 7, 2018. You can catch episodes of the show on History. Gene Hodges (S6 E12 & 14); Modified Bowie knife, 2. Sherwin Farhang. These Champions age range from 18 as the youngest and 20 as the oldest to victory. The final two smiths must forge a deadly elephant tusk sword. These four contestants from previous seasons were invited to compete again based on fans' reaction to their initial performance. This page was last edited on 9 January 2023, at 03:54. After testing, two smiths are sent home in a double elimination. Ricardo Vilar was a judge on the Latin American version of Forged in Fire. In this special episode, the Judges; J, Dave, Doug, and Ben have a change not only to critique contestants blades, but create their very own challengein the Judges Takeover. [19] Episodes from all seasons are available on iTunes, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, and Vudu on a "Buy/Rent" basis. Jeff Bridgers 3. Omission of a required special feature in the first round. [1][7] Healy observed the demonstration, and later the filming, from the sidelines. The main judges include Historic Weapons Re-creation Specialist David Baker, Edged Weapon Specialist Doug Marcaida, American Bladesmith Society (ABS) Master Bladesmith James Neilson, and two-time Forged in Fire champion Ben Abbott. Here is everything you need to know about the list of all Forged in Fire hosts. That becomes very evident to anyone who's ever tuned into Forged in Fire. Eric Perrault (S9 E15). After they carefully examine the workmanship, they determine who is best. Charlie Bridges 4. Alex Morris 3. On October 1, 2021, seasons 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7 were added to Discovery+, with season 4 being added to the streaming platform on February 1, 2022. [] Then I did a phone interview, which led to a video chat interview. The smiths are given 10 minutes to sketch out their designs, followed by three hours to forge the blades; they need not adhere to their original designs. The display piece was crafted by Forged in Fire season 7 episode 14 ("A Very Forged Christmas") champion and Korean-American Boyd Ritter, who also narrates the animated historical description of the weapon. Film Trip is your number #1 hub for all things TV Show and Movie Related! For more information, please see our Brent's blade breaks at about mid-blade while Nathan's blade breaks at the handle. This four-part invitational tournament is the first time four bladesmiths competing on an episode have the same background. Article continues below advertisement. The third and final round sees two smiths building two elephant fighting swords at their respective home forges. Four smiths must create a complicated blade after seeing it for only 20 seconds. The rest of the set floor is spotted with other work stations for tools and equipment such as Venturi forges (made and supplied by Majestic Forge[14]), a variety of hammers, steel files, wire brushes, anvils, foot-operated power hammers, hydraulic presses, electric buffer wheels, grinding wheels, vises, welding machines, and other hand and electric tools. 3) Filming Isn't Like a Casual Hammer-In. Each style of bowie had a different set of parameters: Results: 1. The one with the lowest score gets sent home. Production actually holds onto the weapons, but, reportedly, those who don't win first place get to take their blades back home after the producers have finished using them for shooting purposes. Two smiths who suffered catastrophic failures face-off while two smiths who failed to turn in blades in time get another shot to beat the clock. Michael Seronde (S6 E6) 2. The winner of each duel will take home a check for $2,000 and earn themselves a seat in the final battle of the tournament where they will face tough competition for a chance of winning $10,000 and the ever-coveted title of "Forged in Fire Champion". The judges J. Neilson, Dave Baker, and Doug Marcaida, were in the "hot seat" as fans asked them questions about the show, their personal lives, and bladesmithing techniques. Joseph "JoJo" Salyers 2. Sadly, the Forged in Fire contestants are expected to do just that. Gomes was charged with arson and reckless endangerment, and one of the show's contestants, Kim Stahl, warned other fans, "Not every episode outlines all the procedures that were followed." Which, fair, but we're not sure how you can watch Forged in Fire and think you can make a sword using a barrel in your backyard. The set is composed of a large judge's table from where the judges spectate throughout the episode, 3 or 4 main work tables for contestants, large shelving units dubbed the "pantry" for various handle materials, and large quantities of various metal types, grades, sources, and shapes. The "Flip the Script" challenge involved the contestants deciding amongst themselves the type of blade they would make and all other parameters, including handle material. Forged in Fire features world-class bladesmiths competing to create history's . 763,982 views Mar 11, 2021 Watch all new episodes of Forged in Fire, Wednesdays at 9/8c, and stay up to date on all of your favorite The HISTORY Channel shows at http://history.com/sc .more. Based on the test results, the judges select one smith to receive the $10,000 prize and the day's championship title. Kurt Komyati (S9 E13), Event 5 Results: 1. In round 2, three smiths made handles from wooden weapons seen in WWE wrestling matches. The smiths will be completely in the dark, both figuratively and literally with the "blackout" competition. The sixth season premiered on February 6, 2019. Results: 1. The competing judge is announced at the start of the third round; if he wins, the prize is donated to the charity of his choice. And the last Smith will get 15 minutes deducted from their time. In this special episode, Dave Baker relieves five of his favorite championships featuring ultimate super-sized weapons or polearms, which includes: the German Halberd, the Jumonji Yari, the Glaive Guisarme, the Qinglong Ji, and the Bardiche. Burt Foster (S2 E7 & S3 E1); Recurve Camp knife, 4. If one weapon suffers a catastrophic failure, defined as damage that renders it unsafe or ineffective for further testing, its maker is immediately disqualified. For round 2, the three remaining smiths are tasked with adding wooden handles to what is unveiled to be a gunstock war club. Obviously, more renowned bladesmiths can earn more, especially if they get a nice prop-making gig or are commissioned for cool private pieces. David Goldberg (S1 E4 & S4 E1); Fantasy knife, 4. Judges: Ben Abbott, David Baker, Doug Marcaida. J. Neilson (Melanoma Foundation), Dave Baker (Breast Cancer Research), and Ben Abbott (Black Horse Forge: free blacksmithing classes to First Responders and Veterans). Meet the Real Steel Experts Who Judge 'Forged in Fire', 'Forged in Fire' Isn't Daniel Casey's First Stint on the History Channel, Yep, 'Forged in Fire's David Baker's Eye Injury Happened on the Job. In the fifth and final installment of the "Beat the Unbeaten" series, two bladesmiths (both with previous appearances on the show) compete by forging signature blades. Once again, these "Young Guns" will test their bladesmithing skills in The Forge and possibly be a two-time Forged In Fire Champion, a title first held by judge Ben Abbott. The "Case American Heroes Knife Series" consists of the "Lamb Hunter" SGM Kyle Lamb, Army; "The Hambone" SGT Clint Romesha, Army; "The Skinner" Kevin Holland, Navy & Army; "Recurve Utility #6" Harry Bologna, Navy. Attached to the poles are five different high-carbon steel which they have to make a blade out of. The winning weapons, regardless of whether or not the pieces are completed, are handed over to production. Three bladesmiths create their signature blades in a single 5-hour round labeled the "Rust Bucket". The episode relived five showdowns between championship hunting blades, bows and spears made by some of the forge's bladesmiths. For a Round 2 parameter, Judge Neilson wants the contestants to use burl wood for the handle. 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