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Season 1 – Master of Arms

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Programs showcasing the ancient art of weaponry construction have attracted large audiences in recent years. Discovery gets into the act with this competition series that features top weapons smiths building armaments that changed the course of history. Empires centuries ago relied on craftsmen to create the blades, bows and bullets that would win wars and shape mankind. Here, master smiths test their technical knowledge and creativity in historical challenges that call upon era-specific weaponry, from the firearms of the frontier to the blades of the Vikings. A judges panel scores the builds, and each episode one smith earns a $10,000 first prize.
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Master of Arms — Season 1

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Episode 1 Aired Nov 2, 2018 Flintlock Axe Pistol Flintlock pistol meets battle-axe as expert craftsmen compete to build a hybrid weapon that bloodied 16th-century battlegrounds; tested by a Spec Ops sniper and judged by a panel of experts, only one craftsman will earn $10,000 and the title. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 9, 2018 Joan of Arc Sword Three expert craftsmen compete to build two legendary weapons shrouded in mystery; tested by a special operations legend and judged by a panel of experts, only one walks away with $10,000 and the title, Master of Arms. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 16, 2018 American Long Rifle Three expert craftsmen battle to build the weapon that won the Revolution -- the American Flintlock Long Rifle; the weapon is tested by a legendary special operations sniper and judged by a panel of experts; one person walks away with $10,000. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 23, 2018 Blunderbuss Three expert craftsmen compete to build the father of the modern day shotgun, the iconic Blunderbuss; tested by a Special Ops sniper, and judged by a panel of experts, only one craftsman walks away with $10,000 and the title, "Master of Arms." Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 30, 2018 Grenade Launcher Three expert craftsmen compete to build an 18th-century flintlock grenade launcher out of raw wood and metal; tested by a special operations legend and judged by a panel of experts; one craftsman walks away with $10,000 and the title Master of Arms. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 7, 2018 Elgin Pistol Three expert craftsmen face off to build the obscure 19th-century gun-knife, the U.S. Navy's Elgin Cutlass Pistol; tested by a Spec Ops sniper and judged by a panel of weapons experts, only one craftsman walks away with $10,000 and the title. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 14, 2018 Arbalest Crossbow Before firearms, bows ruled the long-range battleground; expert craftsmen compete to build an arbalest crossbow from raw wood and steel; tested by a Spec Ops sniper and judged by a panel of experts, only one can earn $10,000 and the title. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 21, 2018 Blades of WWI The craftsmen are asked to build weapons from the modern era; they craft a deadly trench knife and a 1913 cavalry saber. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 21, 2018 Ball & Chain Flail + Joan of Arc Sword Three expert craftsmen compete to build two legendary weapons shrouded in mystery, but only one walks away with $10,000 and the Master of Arms title. Details

Season Info

Executive Producer
Todd Lubin, Jay Peterson, Brian Nashel, Chris Rantamaki, Matthew Vafiadis, Bill Howard, Jerry Carita
Network
Discovery Channel
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 2, 2018