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Season 1 – Forged in Fire: Cutting Deeper

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This show presents enhanced episodes of reality series "Forged in Fire," which tests some of the best blacksmiths 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 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.
Forged in Fire: Cutting Deeper — Season 1

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Wil Willis

Host

J. Neilson

Judge

Doug Marcaida

Judge

David Lain Baker

Judge

Jason Knight

Judge

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 6, 2016 Fan Favorites Four former contestants return for a shot at victory in a new challenge; the competitors make their signature blades; after two rounds, two smiths take on the final challenge of recreating a weapon they've never seen before, the hook sword. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 27, 2016 Champions Edition Four champions return for a chance to prove themselves; after two rounds of competition, only two will move on to the final round where they will have just five days to create a weapon that stumped previous contestants -- the Scottish claymore. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 4, 2016 Butterfly Swords Four new contestants try to craft a signature-style blade from a pile of tools, both old and new; crafting Chinese butterfly swords, the final two smiths face twice the work, and twice the pressure, in their attempt to claim the title. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 11, 2016 The Falcata Four smiths must create a blade out of high-carbon steel while also forging the hammer they'll use to make it; in the final round, they'll have five days to create a weapon known for its deadly prowess against armored soldiers, the falcata. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 18, 2016 Kora Sword Four new smiths must forge blades using pieces of steel harvested from monstrous power tools; some of them excel under the pressure, while others are pushed to the limits of exhaustion; the final two must create a sacrificial sword from history. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 25, 2016 Xiphos Sword Bladesmiths must harvest the steel from a piece of construction equipment; after a round of testing and another elimination, the two remaining smiths face off to recreate a classic Greek sword used in close quarters combat. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 4, 2017 Viking Sword Four bladesmiths are subjected to one of the most extreme challenges of the season during which they must salvage material from a car and forge a blade in record time, then two smiths will have five days to create a Viking sword; enhanced. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 11, 2017 The War Hammer Bladesmiths must choose wisely as they are asked to dumpster-dive for steel to be turned into a hardened blade of their choosing; two smiths will move on to forge a war hammer. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 7, 2017 Hunga Munga Four bladesmiths must make a serrated blade out of the tools on the table in front of them; they must harvest enough steel to forge the blade without melting down a crucial tool; the final two smiths attempt to forge a Hunga Munga; enhanced. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 14, 2017 Zulu Iklwa Four new bladesmiths are put to the test when they must forge a bayonet blade and engineer it to attach to a rifle; the final two smiths are sent home to spend five days forging the legendary African blade, the Zulu Iklwa; enhanced. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 21, 2017 The Naginata Four bladesmiths must create a signature blade using a randomly chosen mystery technique; two will return to their home forges where they will reproduce a Japanese Naginata, which is famous for its long length and use in martial arts; enhanced. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 28, 2017 Night of Redemption Four bladesmiths salvage steel from a junkyard to create a blade using a hand-cranked coal forge; the smiths struggle to create a Japanese hardening technique; after two rounds, the two remaining smiths face off to recreate a Viking sword. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 2, 2017 The Zweihander Four competitors must forge weld blades for friction folders from tiny cubes of steel; two smiths return home to forge a German Zweihander; enhanced. Details Episode 14 Aired Apr 4, 2017 Night of Champions Bladesmiths must forge a weapon from cable steel; next, the smiths are asked to forge a weapon in their signature style from a large pile of mixed metal; four champions return for a challenge that leaves no room for error, a high carbon steel inlay. Details Episode 15 Aired Apr 11, 2017 The Haladie For the first time ever, four bladesmiths must use high carbon steel to forge a hatchet; two smiths make it to the final round during which they will have five days to create an ancient Indian weapon used to both stab and slice; enhanced. Details
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Forged in Fire: Cutting Deeper — Season 1

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Season Info

Network
History
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 6, 2016