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Season 3 – 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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Wil Willis

Host

J. Neilson

Judge

Doug Marcaida

Judge

David Lain Baker

Judge

Jason Knight

Judge

Tim Healy

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 23, 2016 Champions Edition 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. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 30, 2016 Fan Favorites 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 6, 2016 Butterfly Swords 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 13, 2016 The Falcata 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 20, 2016 Kora Sword 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. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 27, 2016 Hunga Munga 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. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 4, 2016 The Boar Spear 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. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 11, 2016 Xiphos Sword 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. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 18, 2016 The Pandat 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. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 25, 2016 Zulu Iklwa 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. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 10, 2017 The Pata 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. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 17, 2017 The Zweihander 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. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 24, 2017 Cavalry Saber 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. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 31, 2017 The Naginata 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. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 7, 2017 The Haladie 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. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 14, 2017 Redemption 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. Details

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Forged in Fire — Season 3

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Tim Healy, Jodi Flynn, David George, Shawn Witt, Simon Thomas, Jim Pasquarella
Network
History
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Reality, History, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 23, 2016