Forged in Fire

Four bladesmiths must forge a blade from Greek armor and artifacts using the Go-Mai, or the five-layer technique. Two smiths go on to re-create the mythical Sword of Perseus.

In a Forged in Fire first, four bladesmiths are tasked with forging a parameter specific blade shape in just two hours. To add more fuel to the fire, the smiths are unaware of the weapon they're making and how it will be tested.

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.

Four bladesmiths honor the forge's legendary power hammer Big Blu by ripping it apart and forging competition choppers. The finalists then must recreate the Rock-Throwing Crossbow.

Four smiths salvage steel from the corpses of broken, decaying blades, and turn it into a zombie killer. The finalists then recreate a ghoulish weapon from the Middle Ages: the War Scythe.

Four smiths must know the drill when they're tasked with forging a canister damascus blade using different sized drill bits. But a tough round of fighting forge welds and chasing parameters takes one smith out of the competition.

Four smiths are tasked with transforming old damascus steel into fossil damascus blades. Two smiths then recreate one of the most elegant and lethal weapons in history: the Musketeer's Rapier.

Four smiths must face the music when they are tasked with creating San-Mai blades from musical instruments.

In honor of Veteran's Day, four bladesmiths pay tribute in a special military themed competition, forging their blades from the biggest salvage yet--a panzer tank.

Four smiths spring into action when they are tasked with creating signature blades from different sized springs.

Four smiths must salvage steel from old weapons and combine them using the Hada technique to forge a Pugio-the dagger said to have murdered Julius Caesar.

Two families go head-to-head in an all-out battle not only against another household, but also each other. Loyalties will be put aside as the smiths fight forge welds.

Four smiths get ready for the ultimate showdown when they are tasked with forging a camp knife out of steel harvested from a barbecue.

It's the most wonderful time of the year in the Forge! Four merry bladesmiths gather 'round the fire to spread holiday cheer.

Four smiths are tasked with not only freeing their tools from a steel grate, but also forging a knife from it. The two remaining smiths head home to recreate a Chinese War Sword.

Four smiths are on a quest to forge signature blades from various Damascus patterns. The two final competitors are tasked with recreating their own version of the legendary Sword in the Stone.

Four smiths crack open crucibles to reveal surprise metals they'll use to forge signature blades. Only two survive to recreate the legendary sword of King Charlemagne: the Joyeuse.

Four smiths are faced with recreating the WWII Special Forces Smatchet knife. A knife famous for its versatility on the battlefield.

Four smiths must navigate stormy seas by making Hada blades from the material harvested from a ship's wheel. After confronting an ocean of problems in the first two rounds, just two smiths sail through testing.

Four smiths are out on the farm to salvage steel from old farm equipment to make classic chef knives. Only two smiths will slice and dice their way to the final round.

In a twist of fate, four smiths must forge a twist and stack damascus blade. After two rounds the last two smiths standing must return home and recreate the Darb Sri Gun Chai.

Four smiths are tasked with forging Japanese Natas using a traditional Japanese technique.

Four smiths are tasked with creating signature blades from 1095 steel. As time ticks by, new parameters will be added, keeping the smiths on their toes.

Four bladesmiths are tasked with making a canister damascus blade from threaded bolts. After a couple of intense rounds and some brutal testing, two smiths return to their home forges to recreate the deadly German Dussage Sword.