EVERY FRIDAY Forged in Fire

World-class bladesmiths recreate historical edged weapons in a cutthroat competition.

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December 6, 2024

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Forged in Fire

The Boateng Saber

In this first ever pay-to-play competition, four smiths learn they must fork over forge funds in order to use the tools needed to make signature blades.

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12:00A

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Summer Forging Games: Part 1

In this two-part Forged in Fire special, four smiths enter the forge to compete in four events that will test every aspect of their bladesmithing capabilities.

9:00A

5:00P

1:00A

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Summer Forging Games: Part 2

In the second half of the Forged in Fire Summer Games, three smiths remain, eager to win the Damascus metal and $15,000.

10:00A

6:00P

2:00A

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The Deadly Vajra-Mushti

After a couple of intense rounds in the forge, two competitors head back to their home forges to recreate a deadly and unique Indian weapon: the Vajra-Mushti.

11:00A

7:00P

3:00A

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The Legendary Sword of Saladin

Four smiths are in for a twist when they are tasked with forging signature blades from either a large suspension cable or thin piano wire.

12:00P

8:00P

4:00A

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M1905 Springfield Bayonet

Four smiths must rely on their math skills to determine the amount of steel needed to make their signatures blades. After a couple of calculating rounds, two smiths return home to build the intricate M1905 Springfield Bayonet.

1:00P

9:00P

5:00A

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The Giant Sword of William Wallace

Four bladesmiths are faced with a gigantic challenge, scaling down a nine foot long dagger to exactly a fifth of its size.

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10:00P

6:00A

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The Massive Maguro Bocho

Four bladesmiths get cooking when they are tasked with forging a cleaver using only the steel from meat hooks. After two rounds of slicing and dicing, two smiths head back to their home forges to create the Maguro Bocho.

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