Episode 1
Aired Oct 9, 2019
Sword of Perseus
Four bladesmiths forge a blade from Greek armor and artifacts using the Go-Mai; the smiths wrestle with steels of varying hardness to try to create a blade that would make the God Hephaestus proud; two smiths re-create the mythical Sword of Perseus.
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Episode 2
Aired Oct 16, 2019
General Patton's Sabre
Four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a parameter specific blade shape in just two hours; two competitors survive the heat and the clock to make it back to their home forges to re-create an American hero's signature sword: Gen. Patton's saber.
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Episode 3
Aired Oct 23, 2019
The Jian Sword
Four smiths get thrown into the mix when they must Frankenstein a blade from one knife and combine it with a different weapon's handle; two smiths recreate one of the oldest, deadliest, and elegant blades in history: the Chinese Jian.
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Episode 4
Aired Oct 23, 2019
The Rock-Throwing Crossbow
Four bladesmiths honor the forge's legendary power hammer Big Blu by ripping it apart and forging competition choppers.
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Episode 5
Aired Oct 30, 2019
Halloween Edition
Four smiths shiver to the bone as they salvage steel from the corpses of broken, decaying blades, and turn it into a zombie killer; two brave souls are sent back to re-create a ghoulish weapon from the Middle Ages: the war scythe.
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Episode 6
Aired Oct 30, 2019
The Boa-Zande Sword
Four smiths must know the drill when they're tasked with forging a canister Damascus blade using different-sized drill bits.
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Episode 7
Aired Nov 6, 2019
The Musketeer Rapier
Four smiths are tasked with transforming bits and pieces of old damascus steel into fossil damascus signature blades; in the final round, two smiths return to their home forges to recreate one of the most elegant and lethal weapons in history.
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Episode 8
Aired Nov 6, 2019
The Tizona of El Cid
Four smiths must face the music when they are tasked with creating San-Mai blades from musical instruments.
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Episode 9
Aired Nov 13, 2019
Military Tribute
In honor of Veteran's Day, four bladesmiths pay tribute in a special military themed competition, forging their blades from a panzer tank; two smiths have four days to recreate the Scottish Backsword as famously wielded by Captain Mad Jack Churchi.
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Episode 10
Aired Nov 13, 2019
Revolutionary War Spontoon
Four smiths spring into action when they are tasked with creating signature blades from different sized springs.
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Episode 11
Aired Nov 20, 2019
The Barbarian Spatha
Four smiths must salvage steel from old weapons and combine them using the hada technique to forge a pugio; only two smiths march down the Appian Way to their home forges to re-create one of the most vicious swords in Roman history.
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Episode 12
Aired Nov 27, 2019
Family Edition
Two families go head to head in an all-out battle not only against another household, but also each other.
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Episode 13
Aired Dec 11, 2019
Frankish Throwing Axes
Four smiths get ready for the ultimate showdown when they are tasked with forging a camp knife out of steel harvested from a barbecue; only two smiths advance to their home forges to recreate a pair of Frankish Throwing axes.
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Episode 14
Aired Dec 18, 2019
A Very Forged Christmas
Four merry bladesmiths gather around the fire to spread holiday cheer; using gifts of high carbon steel along with some mild steel, the smiths must use the San Mai technique to forge their way onto the judges' nice list.
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Episode 15
Aired Jan 1, 2020
The Chinese War Sword
Four smiths get ready for a cage match after being tasked with freeing their tools from a steel grate and forging a knife from it; the two remaining smiths head home to recreate a Chinese war sword.
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Episode 16
Aired Jan 8, 2020
The Sword in the Stone
Four smiths are on a quest to forge signature blades from various Damascus patterns; after a brutal second round, the two final competitors are tasked with recreating their own version of the legendary Sword in the Stone.
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Episode 17
Aired Jan 15, 2020
Charlemagne's Sword
Smiths crack open crucibles to reveal surprise metals they'll use to forge blades; one smith is sent packing while the others are tasked with casting bronze guards; the finalists must recreate the legendary sword of King Charlemagne, the Joyeuse.
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Episode 18
Aired Jan 22, 2020
The Spanish Conquistador Sword
Four smiths are faced with recreating the WWII Special Forces smatchet knife, a knife famous for its versatility on the battlefield; after two rounds, the two finalists head home to recreate the infamous Spanish Conquistador sword.
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Episode 19
Aired Jan 29, 2020
The Pira
Four smiths must navigate stormy seas by making Hada blades from materials salvaged from a ship's wheel; just two smiths sail through testing to make it to the final challenge where they must recreate the symbolic and deadly Filipino sword, the Pira.
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Episode 20
Aired Jan 29, 2020
French Pioneer Sword
Four smiths salvage steel from old farm equipment to make classic chef knives; only two smiths slice and dice their way to the final round where they must forge the iconic Rooster Head French Pioneer Sword.
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Episode 21
Aired Feb 5, 2020
Darb Sri Gun Chai Battle Sword
In a twist of fate, four smiths must forge a twist and stack Damascus blade; the two finalists must return home and recreate the Darb Sri Gun Chai, an enormous, double-handed Thai battle sword.
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Episode 22
Aired Feb 5, 2020
Zulu War Axe
Four smiths are tasked with forging Japanese natas using a traditional technique; the finalists head to their home forges to recreate the prestigious Zulu war zxe.
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Episode 23
Aired Mar 11, 2020
The Chinese Zhanmadao
Four smiths are tasked with creating signature blades from 1095 steel; ultimately, two smiths make it back to their home forges to recreate the Chinese Zhanmadao.
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Episode 24
Aired Mar 18, 2020
The German Dussage
Four bladesmiths are tasked with making a canister damascus blade from threaded bolts; two smiths return to their home forges to recreate the deadly German Dussage Sword.
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Episode 25
Aired Mar 25, 2020
First Responders Edition
Four first responder bladesmiths are tasked with forging tactical knives out of rescue tools; two smiths persevere and return home to recreate one of the most important tools in a firefighter's arsenal: the Halligan Bar.
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Episode 26
Aired Apr 1, 2020
Game of Forge
In a throwback to the Iron Age, four smiths must forge daggers relying solely on coal forges and brute force; two competitors return to present day and head back to their home forges to recreate Arya Stark's "Needle" from "Game of Thrones."
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Episode 27
Aired Apr 8, 2020
The Ikakalaka
Four smiths determine their fate when they have to select a forging technique ranging from easy to difficult; two smiths must recreate the Ikakalaka African Sword.
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Episode 28
Aired Apr 15, 2020
Samurai Showdown
Four smiths must forge a Japanese tanto dagger; summoning their inner warriors, the smiths fight to produce blades that are worthy of the samurai; two competitors return home to reproduce the deadly Sodegarami.
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Episode 29
Aired Apr 22, 2020
Baby Boomer vs Gen Z
After several intense rounds, two smiths head back to their home forges to recreate ancient China's Sword of Goujian, one of the most intact artifacts ever uncovered.
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Episode 30
Aired Apr 29, 2020
The Nimcha
Four smiths are tasked with forging signature blades from scrap metal shavings; smiths head home to re-create the Nimcha, a sword traditionally made from recycled blades.
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Episode 31
Aired May 6, 2020
Titanium Smackdown
Four smiths forge handles using titanium; two competitors are able to produce weapons worthy of moving on to their home forges for another complex build: the Horseman's Tabar and Hidden Dagger.
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Episode 32
Aired Jul 15, 2020
Tomahawk and Bowie
Four smiths are put to the test when they must forge keys to unlock boxes of steel to make a knife; two competitors are picked to head back to their home forges to re-create the tomahawk and Bowie knife.
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Episode 33
Aired Jul 22, 2020
Japanese Ono
Four smiths are tasked with forging a blade that must fit perfectly into a puzzle piece cut out; after two rounds, the final two smiths return home to re-create the ancient samurai pole axe, the Japanese Ono.
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Episode 34
Aired Jul 29, 2020
Super Champion Edition
Four former champions return to the forge to compete; after the first round, three move onto a fit-and-finish round; the finalist is tasked with recreating a Cossack Shashka and must defeat one of the judges to be named Super Champion.
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Episode 35
Aired Aug 5, 2020
The Boateng Saber
In this first-ever pay-to-play competition, smiths must fork over forge funds to use the necessary tools; after two smiths are left bankrupt, the remaining two return home to re-create the most expensive sword ever sold; the Boateng Saber.
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Episode 36
Aired Aug 12, 2020
Summer Forging Games
Four smiths test every aspect of their bladesmithing capabilities.
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Episode 37
Aired Aug 19, 2020
Summer Forging Games
In the second half of the Forged in Fire Summer Games, three smiths remain, and they're eager to win the Damascus metal and $15,000.
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