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Season 1 – Forged in Fire

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Swords may not be the weapon of choice for many people nowadays, with more advanced weaponry readily available, 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 Green Beret Grady Powell 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 a cash prize and the title of "Forged in Fire" champion.
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Kevin P. Sullivan Entertainment Weekly 06/27/2019
A-
During the premiere, we see suspended, whole fish sliced with katanas-and no one present seems to think this is remotely bizarre. It's simply what one must do to compare the weapons, and-like the entire show-it's sharply awesome. Go to Full Review Tim Jonze Guardian 06/27/2019
After watching just a couple of episodes of this thing I had a browser open hunting for blacksmith courses. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 03/08/2021
3/5
The overall series is rooted in history, and if you're interested in smithing or weaponry, there is something to be learned from it. Go to Full Review Kevin Kryah Esquire Magazine 06/27/2019
(Wil) Willis and the judges assert that while the show is hugely educational from a scientific and historical aspect, it's also full of elemental wonder. Go to Full Review Meghan O'Keefe Decider 06/27/2019
I have to say that Forged In Fire not only delivers drama, but it also does a great job of teaching you about the art of making blades. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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chris h @RT26751167 07/09/2024 I absolutely adore this show.Ive never been in that industry,nor make weapons.But this is a awesome show that blends history with forging and blacksmithing techniques and abilities. See more Songer K @RT24654147 10/18/2023 Really great! I remember all of it. See more 03/14/2021 This is another show that I can't get enough of. I love that so many men who have faced combat come back home & find peace and safety in their forge. I do wish that they would give us a smidgen of each contestant's forge from a guy who has easy money to spend, to the guy who does do with what he's got. I love the contestant's attitudes, their posturing, the crew & their peccadillos - it's all good, And it's wonderful to see men make something with their own hands that they are proud of. It is so gratifying to see men feeling good about themselves. See more Read all reviews
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Wil Willis

Host

J. Neilson

Judge

Doug Marcaida

Judge

David Lain Baker

Judge

Tim Healy

Executive Producer

Steve Ascher

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 22, 2015 Japanese Katana 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. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 29, 2015 Chakram 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 6, 2015 Viking Battle Axe 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 13, 2015 Katar Competitors make their signature blade by using the Hada technique, a traditional process that involves forging multiple layers of steel together. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 20, 2015 Crusader Sword Following a difficult first round of testing, the remaining two bladesmiths head home with only five days to forge the legendary Crusader Sword. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 27, 2015 The Elizabethan Rapier 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. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 3, 2015 The Roman Gladius 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. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 10, 2015 The Moro Kris 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. Details

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Forged in Fire — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Tim Healy, Steve Ascher, Jodi Flynn, Brent Montgomery, David George, Shawn Witt, Simon Thomas
Network
History
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Reality, History, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 22, 2015